NAUW Empowers Students
The Nigerian Association of University Women (NAUW), FUNAAB Chapter, has empowered indigent students of FUNAAB with essential food items to ensure that they are well nourished throughout the period of their examinations. The development, which is aimed at encouraging and supporting students as they write their second semester examination, is coming after an enlightenment programme […]
Be Dedicated to Duty – Student Affairs’ Dean
The newly-appointed Dean, Student Affairs in the University, Prof. Mobolaji Omemu, has implored members of staff of the Student Affairs Division to be dedicated and self-motivated in providing solutions to challenges that may come their way in the course of carrying out their duties. Speaking on the topic, “Strengthening Student Affairs Division in FUNAAB”, during […]
We Place High Premium on Hospitality – FUNAAB VC
On a regular basis, the University receives variety of visitors from within and outside the country for academic, research, administrative, and other matters. Despite the frequency and the caliber of people visiting, what usually resonates is the high level of hospitality extended to guests. This observation was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako during […]
DRIP Gives Updates on TETFund Scholarships
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Board has updated its guidelines for scholarship for academic staff. According to the Director, Directorate of Research, Innovation and Partnerships (DRIP) of FUNAAB, Prof. Abdul-Rasaq Adebowale, unconfirmed academic staff are now eligible to be beneficiaries of the scholarship. The Director said sponsorship for bench-work, which had been restricted to only scholars […]
Safety Club Honours Staff
The FUNAAB Safety Club, Detachment 2019 regime, has honoured its officials for their support and dedication to the development of the club. Awardees include the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Clement Adeofun of the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), who was decorated as Patron; a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. […]
Sports Directorate Unveils Plans for New Year
The Acting Director, Directorate of Sports of FUNAAB, Dr. Samuel Olabanji has unveiled sporting plans for the year 2020, while adjudging the activities of the Directorate in 2019 as eventful. According to him, projections for the New Year include better sports awareness programme through adequate publicity among staff and students, continuous upgrading of all sports facilities, […]
Restore Management Sciences – Agric Varsities Pro-Chancellors
Members of the newly-formed Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Federal Universities of Agriculture in Nigeria (CPFUAN) have agreed to work harmoniously for the benefit of the country in transforming agriculture from theoretical, into the practice level, with a call for the restoration of management sciences to Universities of Agriculture in the nation. Members of the committee […]
Corps Members Should Embrace Vocational Skills – NYSC Boss
The Ogun State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Dr. (Mrs.) Belinda Faniyi, has charged Nigerian youths to surmount the challenge of high unemployment rate in the nation by embracing vocational skills. Delivering the keynote lecture at the last edition of Corpers’ Week, organised by the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Corpers Association (FUCA) titled, […]
ANUPA, Key to Virile Administration, Says Registrar
The Registrar of the University, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola has described the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA) as vital to sound administration of universities. The Registrar stated this while rejoicing with members of the association during their end-of-year get-together, which was organised to appreciate God for protecting members throughout the year. Dr. Adekola lauded […]
Prof. Sanni Becomes AWARD Committee Chair
Prof. Lateef Sanni, the immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) of the University, is the new chairperson of the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Steering Committee. He was unanimously nominated and elected at AWARD’s 16th annual meeting held recently in Nairobi. Prof. Sanni has over 25 years’ global experience in research and development […]
VC Congratulates New Students’ Union Executive
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has congratulated the newly-elected FUNAAB Students’ Union (FUNAABSU) executive for successful and peaceful election, tasking them not to betray the trust reposed in them by their fellow students in particular and the University in general. Addressing the new Students’ Union executives, Prof. Salako said “It always gives me great joy […]
NAUW Gets Commendation
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has lauded members of the Nigerian Association of University Women (NAUW), FUNAAB Branch, for involving students in their enlightenment programmes. The Vice-Chancellor, who was represented by Dr. Florence Olowokere of the Department of Soil Science and Land Management, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) of the University, at […]
Medical Expert Cautions on Drug Abuse
Dr. Sunday Amosu, a Consultant Psychiatrist at Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, has cautioned against drug abuse in the society. The medical expert defined drug as any chemical substance, which when taken into the body, alters its functions physically and psychologically. Dr. Amosu gave this definition during the 2019 Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting held […]
Student Affairs Celebrates Dean
Members of staff of the Student Affairs Division of the University have celebrated the outgoing Dean, Prof. Babatunde Idowu, as he bows out as the Dean to assume the position of Vice-Chancellor, Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State. The Deputy Dean, Prof. Taofeek Shittu who is also the outgoing Deputy Dean, said that staff in […]
27th Convocation Ceremonies Activities
FUNIS Holds Christmas Carol
Grace, favour, joy, redemption, and love have been described as the five blessings of Christmas. This was the submission of Pastor Olanrewaju Anifowose, while delivering this year’s carol message of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, International School (FUNIS) themed, “The Blessings of Christmas”. According to Pastor Anifowose, who is also the Resident Pastor of […]
Igbo Community Celebrates End-of-the-Year
Members of the FUNAAB Igbo Community (FIC), have celebrated the end-of-the-year with thanksgiving. The chairman of the community, Prof. Godfrey Ezeri of the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM) said that it was a good thing for brothers and sisters to come together. Prof. Ezeri thanked everyone present for […]
Vice Chancellor Celebrates Christmas with Children-FUNAAB
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako joined pupils of FUNAAB Staff School in celebrating this year’s Christmas at the maiden edition of Christmas Show, taking place at the FUNAAB Zoological Park. At the event, the Vice-Chancellor expressed his love for children and women. “We give all glory to God, and as I have always said, children […]
FUNAAB Honours former DVC (Development)
The immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) of FUNAAB, Prof. Lateef Sanni has been described as a man of great strength, who is humble, hard-working, and capable of multi-tasking, during an event held in his honour. Describing his exemplary qualities, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako said, “We want to thank you for your contributions to the […]
Budget Planning – Key to Development
The Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB, Prof. Kolawole Salako, has identified budget planning as a key component for development. Prof. Salako made this known while delivering a keynote address at the maiden Professional Summit of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN), Ogun State Chapter. According to him, budget is a micro-economic concept that shows the […]
We Need More Youths in Agriculture, Says VC
Nigerian youths have been tasked on the need to take up agriculture as a business and means of livelihood. Speaking at the 2019 Agribusiness Excellence Recognition Award, put together by the Golden Crown Agricultural High School, Awa Ijebu, the Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB, Prof. Kolawole Salako stated that the world population of developing countries, such as […]
Epileptic Power Supply to End Soon – DVC (Development)
The newly-appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Clement Adeofun, has disclosed that the inadequate power supply being experienced on campus would soon be a thing of the past. Prof. Adeofun disclosed this during familiarisation visits to units and centres under his office. During the tour, he hinted that the University had made a purchase of a very high […]
Management, Agriculture Are Interrelated, Says Don
The importance of management sciences to the advancement of agriculture has been stressed. This disclosure was made by the Coordinator, University’s Department of Banking and Finance, College of Management Sciences (COLMAS), Dr. Oluwatoyin Oyetayo while delivering her lecture titled, “Management: A Necessity for Development of Agriculture” during this year’s Southwest Management Students Conference (S-MSC). Describing […]
FUNAAB Partners AWARD on Staff Training
The University has partnered the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) for the training of its academic and non-teaching staff through the “Self-leadership through Personal Branding and Assertiveness” programme. At the event, the immediate past Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) and Chair, Steering Committee of AWARD, Prof. Lateef Sanni, stressed the need for the participants […]