FUNAAB Boosts Town & Gown Relationship With its Products … Hands Over Palliatives at Iwe Iroyin, Ake Palace
FUNAAB AT IWE IROYINIn continuation of the contributions of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), towards easing the societal pains caused by the lockdown to curtail the spread of COVID-19, the Vice-Chancellor and his team extended gestures to more staff, journalists and residents of Egbaland through the Alake on April 27, 2020. The Vice-Chancellor […]
Season’s Greetings
The Vice- Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Felix Kolawole Salako, felicitates with the University Muslim Community and other Muslims nationwide for seeing another Holy Month of Ramadan. The VC wishes all faithful to use the Month of Ramadan to intensify prayers to Allah to have mercy on Nigeria and the […]
COVID-19: FUNAAB Complies with FG Directives
In line with the Federal Government directives that all tertiary institutions should close academic activities, as part of measures to curtail the spread of the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, FUNAAB Management has directed members of the University community to stay at home. The University Management, in its bid to prevent the spread of the […]
FUNAAB Courses Get Full Accreditation
The University is reaping its fruits of hard work with the granting of full accreditation to all its courses during the last accreditation exercise, conducted by the National Universities Commission (NUC) for the year 2019. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako disclosed this while speaking during an interview on FUNAAB Radio 89.5 FM, to commemorate two […]
We Are Proud of Our Graduates – VC
The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Kolawole Salako has confirmed that FUNAAB graduates are well-baked. He stated this while responding to a team of journalists that recently paid him a courtesy visit in his office. According to the Vice-Chancellor, most of the graduates produced by the University are job-creators, who are employing people in their […]
At 2, FUNAAB Radio is Doing Well, Says VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has described the University Radio Station, FUNAAB 89.5FM as “Really doing well”. The Vice-Chancellor gave this nod while speaking on a live programme in commemoration of the second year anniversary of the radio station. The Vice-Chancellor commended the efforts of the founding fathers of the radio station, particularly a former […]
Season’s Greetings
“The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole SALAKO, wishes all members of staff the very best of Good Friday and Easter. As we know, it is a season of remembering that Jesus Christ paid the supreme sacrifice to save mankind. We are Staying Safe because He saved us. With the resurection of Christ, we have no fear […]
Presidential Directives on Restriction of Movement in some States of the Federation
President Muhammadu Buhari, who is also the Visitor to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, in his address to the Nation today 29th March, 2020 reviewed the steps being taken to combat the spread of COVID-19 pandemic ravaging different countries of the world, including Nigeria. As part of the measures, he has directed the complete […]
FG Solar Project Laudable – VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has commended the Federal Government’s efforts at ensuring that the power outage facing federal universities becomes a thing of the past. The Vice-Chancellor, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Bolanle Akeredolu-Ale, gave the commendation while fielding questions during the stakeholders’ interactive session, organised by the World Bank Team on Energising […]
CENTS Prepares Students for Life After Graduation
As part of activities geared toward successfully integrating students of the University into the job market after graduation, the University’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), has put together a workshop for final year students of the University titled, “2020 Branding FUNAAB Graduates for Employability and Marketability”. Speaking on the rationale for the workshop, the Director, […]
Show More Interest in National Development – Don Urges ASUU
“For education to function properly towards economic and cultural liberation, the material and social foundation of the society need unrelenting interrogation”. This was the charge given to academics by a veteran member of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Omotayo Olorode. Speaking on the topic “Academic Freedom, University Autonomy and the Crisis of […]
FUNAAB Becomes US Test Centre
Preparations are in top gear for FUNAAB to become the first testing centre for the American College Test (ACT) in Abeokuta. Disclosing this, during an enlightenment workshop on the benefits of ACT, the Centre Manager, International Centre for Professional Development (ICPD) of the University, Mr. Lawrence Kazeem said that the purpose of the seminar was […]
Press release by Professor Felix Kolawole Salako, Vice-Chancellor, on Friday, March 20, 2020
I am not after Mr. Ifemosu Michael Adewale: Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta PROTOCOL INTRODUCTION The attention of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been drawn to the character assassination and blackmail in various publications on the social media by one Ifemosu Michael Adewale against the person of Professor Felix Kolawole Salako, […]
Results of 2019 Accreditation Exercise: Acknowledgement & Appreciation -Professor Felix Kolawole SALAKO, FSSSN
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako, FSSSN received with joy the official results of the NUC 2019 Accreditation Exercise for our Universities on March 20, 2020. All Programmes presented have “Full Accreditation”, except Mechatronics in Engineering which has “Interim Accreditation”. This feat was achieved because of the support of stakeholders, particularly staff and students of […]
FUNAAB Empowers Police Station
The University has empowered the Divisional Police Headquarters, Harmony Estate, Alabata Road, Abeokuta with a brand new Qlink Cruiser motorcycle, to enhance mobility while discharging its duties. Speaking during the handing-over ceremony of the motorcycle, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako commended police officers for their tireless efforts at ensuring that peace and adequate security reigned […]
VC Congratulates Alake on Lisabi Day
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, on behalf of the University community, has rejoiced with the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, HRM Oba (Dr.) Adedotun Gbadebo, Okukenu IV, on the celebration of the 34th Lisabi Festival held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta. At the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor lauded the Alake for sustaining the […]
Thumbs-Up for Corps Members
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has commended the 2019 Batches A and B corps members serving in the University for contributing towards the development of FUNAAB. The Vice-Chancellor, represented by the Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. Mobolaji Omemu, while speaking at the commissioning of the project tagged “FUNAABOT Bus Stand”, appreciated the corps members for working […]
Works Directorate Honours Staff
For their meritorious service to the Directorate of Works and Services, and the University, the Electrical Unit of FUNAAB has honoured Messrs. Celestine Egwuonwu, James Olatunde and Jonathan Adenekan. At the event, the Director, Works and Services, Engr. Olawole Akinyele commended the retirees for their remarkable contributions to the University. He added that their ability […]
FUNAAB Bids Professor Apantaku Farewell
“Death is something that happens to all but as Christians, we should be consoled in the fact that Christ overcame death”. These were the words of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako at the commendation service, organised by the University in honour of the late Prof. Olusegun Apantaku, an expert in Agricultural Extension Education from the […]
Be Good Leaders, VC Charges Student Executives
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, has advised members of the Student Union Government (SUG) to be good leaders as they carry out their duties in the University. Speaking at the leadership training, organised for the newly-elected Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Student Union (FUNAABSU) executives, the Vice-Chancellor emphasised the need for them to exhibit good […]
FUNAAB Appoints New DVC (Academic)
The Governing Council of the University has approved the appointment of Prof. Bolanle Akeredolu-Ale as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). Prof. Akeredolu-Ale, who is of the Department of Communication and General Studies, College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD), was the former Dean of the College. The new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) bagged her first […]
VC Felicitates with Immediate Past DVC (Development)
The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Kolawole Salako has felicitated with the immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Lateef Sanni on his election as Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science. The University Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola, on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, noted that Prof. Sanni’s election as Fellow was in recognition of his unalloyed […]
FUNAAB Health Services Now NHIS Provider
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Health Services has been accredited by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), as Secondary Health Care Provider for the NHIS Social Health Insurance Programme for Pharmacy and Medical Laboratory Services. The accreditation, which came with the accreditation codes of OG/0105/S/4 and OG/ 0105/S/5, respectively is an offshoot of […]
Prof. Ayodele Honoured
A Professor of Reproductive Biology and Plant Systematic, Muyiwa Ayodele of the Department of Pure and Applied Botany, College of Biological Sciences (COLBIOS) of the University, has been described as a man with passion for what he does, who maintains cordial relationship with his colleagues and students. For these outstanding contribution to the University and […]