ASUU-FUNAAB, A Great Pillar, Says Prof. Ogunyemi
The National President, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi has commended members of the local branch of the union for their support towards the advancement of the national body. Prof. Ogunyemi gave this commendation while speaking at a one-day training workshop tagged, “Academic Freedom and Ethics”, organised by ASUU-FUNAAB. According to ASUU […]
Alumni, Major Varsity Stakeholders, Says Pro-Chancellor
Members of the Alumni Association have been described as major stakeholders in the life of any university. It is for this reason that necessary encouragement should be given to the alumni to enable them contribute meaningfully to their alma mater. This observation was made by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the University, Dr. […]
Don Advocates Merit in Vice-Chancellors’ Appointment
A University don has called on Nigerians in the country to rise above all the parochial, sectional and retrogressive forces that have worked against its unity and nationhood and embrace the promotion of excellence in unlocking its potentials so as to take its rightful place in the comity of nations. This was the submission […]
Be Loyal, Student Affairs’ Dean Tasks FUNAABSU
The Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. Mobolaji Omemu, has charged newly-elected officials of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Students Union (FUNAABSU), to be loyal and honest while discharging their duties in the University. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of elected FUNAABSU officials, the Dean encouraged the new officers to take their oaths of office seriously, […]
Computer Science Presents Tracking Solution
The Department of Computer Science of the University has organised a one-day sensitisation workshop on “Intelligent Animal Tracking and Pastoral Management”, for farmers within and outside the University community. Declaring the workshop open, the Head, Department of Physics, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Prof. Biodun Badmus, who represented the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, said that […]
Application for Fulbright Programme Opens-FUNAAB
The Public Affairs Section, United States of America Consulate is calling for application from interested applicants for the Fulbright Foreign Student Programme for the 2021/2022 academic year. It is a research programme that is funded by the United States Department of State and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), New York City. The […]
Promote Sports at Grassroots Level, Says Don
Nigerians, particularly stakeholders in the sports and wellness sector have been urged to promote the development and growth of sports at the grassroots level, to ensure that the country takes its pride of place among comity of nations. Making this call was Prof. Olanrewaju Ipinmoroti of the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Tai […]
Commendation Service for Late Prof. Momoh -FUNAAB
Members of the University community have bade a final farewell to the late Professor of Farm Management and Agricultural Finance, Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD), Siaka Momoh. Delivering his tribute at the commendation service, held in honour of the late Prof. Momoh, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. […]
Biotechnology Centre Director Lauds Predecessors-FUNAAB
The Director, Biotechnology Centre of the University, Prof. Akinola Popoola, has commended past Directors for their contributions toward the development of the Centre. He gave the pass-mark during a befitting get-together ceremony, held in honour of its immediate past Director, Dr. Olusegun Obadina. Prof. Popoola appreciated Dr. Obadina for building on the past achievements of […]
FUNAAB, French Govt to Collaborate
The University and the Government of France are working on collaborating in the areas of agricultural development and academic exchange. This was disclosed when the Regional Agricultural Counsellor for Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria, and Togo at the French Embassy, Dr. Sonia Darracq, paid a courtesy call on the University Management, and was received by the […]
Make Conference Outcomes Impactful – VC
The need for organisers and participants to make academic conferences impactful and useful to the society has been stressed. Making this call was the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako at the Royal Statistical Society of Nigeria (RSS) Local Group Conference themed; “Population Data for Informed National Planning and Development”. Declaring the conference open, the Vice-Chancellor, represented […]
Create Jobs, Don Tells Students
A University Don in the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD), FUNAAB, Prof. Kolawole Adebayo has called on Nigerian youths to be creators of job rather than seeking for white-collar employment. He made the call at the Annual Valedictory Programme of the Agricultural Extension and Rural […]
ASLTON Gets New Executive
The Association of Science Laboratory Technologists of Nigeria (ASLTON), FUNAAB Branch, has elected a new executive to run the affairs of the body for the next three years. The officers are: Mr. Chidi Emele, Department of Mechatronics, College of Engineering (COLENG), Chairman; Mr. Emmanuel Macaulay, Department of Physics, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Secretary; Mrs. […]
Bursary Issues Directive on Unretired Advances
The Bursar, Mr. Chukwunwike Ezekpeazu, has urged members of staff with outstanding cash advances against their names to urgently retire same or be prepared to have their unretired cash advances recovered from their salaries. The Bursar informs that the directive is in accordance with the extant financial regulations which stipulate that cash advances are to be […]
We Are Committed to Funding Our Varsities, Says Visitor
The Visitor to the University and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, has reiterated the determination of the Federal Government to adequately fund its universities to enable them achieve their mandates. The Visitor gave this assurance during the 27th Convocation Ceremony of the University. The President, who stressed […]
USSA Elects New Officers
Members of the University Secretarial Staff Association (USSA), FUNAAB Chapter, have elected a new executive, to steer the affairs of the Association. Appreciating members, the newly-elected Chairperson of USSA, Mrs. Cecilia Obembe, thanked God and members for the confidence reposed in her. According to her, “I intend to continue where the immediate past Chairperson, Mrs. […]
27th Convocation Begins
Activities for the 27th Convocation Ceremony of the University kicked off on Friday with the Jumat Service, held at the University Mosque, Theatre Performance, Film Show titled, “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” directed by the Nigerian-born British actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and to be screened by ‘Tunde Kelani, as well as the Inter-denominational Church Service […]
FUNAAB Commends Former DVC (Academic)
The University Management has lauded the immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of FUNAAB, Prof. Morenike Dipeolu for her impressive contributions, hard work and resilience while in office. Extolling her outstanding qualities, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, commended Prof. Dipeolu for her high sense of commitment and responsibility saying, “She put in her best to make […]
Be Patriotic, VC Charges Staff
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has charged newly-employed laboratory staff of the Directorate of Technologists and Technical Staff (DITTECS), to be patriotic, dedicated and committed while discharging their duties in the University. Speaking at the two-day orientation and training workshop, organised for them, the Vice-Chancellor appreciated the Acting Director, DITTECS, Dr. Julius Amira for the […]
VC Hosts Delegate from Alma Mater
Teachers and students from the Apostolic Church Grammar School, Orishigun, Ketu, Lagos State; the Alma Mater of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, recently paid a courtesy call on him as part of efforts to identify with one of their own. Speaking during the visit to the Vice-Chancellor, the Principal of the Senior School, Mrs. Remilekun […]
Biotechnology Centre Appreciates Former Director
The Director, Biotechnology Centre of the University, Prof. Akinola Popoola, has described the immediate past Director of the Centre, Dr. Olusegun Obadina, as an achiever, a pacesetter and goal-getter, who has contributed immensely towards the growth of the Centre. Speaking during a get-together, organised by the Centre to appreciate the former Director, Prof. Popoola recalled […]
27th Convocation Addresses
27th Convocation: FUNAAB to Honour AfDB President, Adesina & Emeritus Professors Okojie & Adu too
All is now set for the 27th Convocation Ceremony of the University for the Award of Academic and Honorary Degrees. A former Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and incumbent President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina would be conferred with an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science. According to the programme of […]
Shun Exam Malpractice, Says TIMTEC Chairman
The Chairman, University’s Timetable and Examination Committee (TIMTEC), Dr. Oluseyi Ojekunle, has admonished students of FUNAAB to read, pray, avoid cheating and all forms of examination malpractices during the ongoing second semester examinations. The Chairman disclosed that the committee had put necessary measures in place to ensure that students perform well in their examinations, stating […]