NADESTU Celebrates Delta Day
In a bid to promote cultural heritage and historical values, the National Association of Delta Students (NADESTU) of FUNAAB, held the Delta Day Celebration with the theme, “Sustaining Cultural Norms and Historical Values”. The Chairman of the occasion, Mr. Edward Tuoyo encouraged the students to learn to embrace their culture, irrespective of where they come […]
Be Creative – VC Tells Corps Members
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has urged corps members participating in the National Youth Service Corps scheme in the University to be proactive and to bring out initiatives for their survival in a harsh economic environment. He gave this charge while speaking at the sendforth programme, organised by the University for the outgone Batch ‘C’ […]
FUNIS Red Cross Society Rated High
The FUNAAB International School (FUNIS) Red Cross Unit has been rated the best by the Odeda Divisional Secretary of the Red Cross Society, Mr. Adedayo Aiyegbokiki at the reiteration programme held recently in the school. According to Mr. Aiyegbokiki, “In Odeda Division, FUNIS is the best unit that we have at the moment”. As a […]
Be Focused, Don Admonishes Students
The immediate past Director in the former Directorate of Grants Management of the University and Chief War Marshal of the Man O’War in FUNAAB, Prof. Kolawole Adebayo, has charged graduates to identify their desire in life and push for greatness. Prof. Adebayo made the charge at the 11th edition of a 3-day Pre-National Youth Service […]
Accreditation Team Harps on Quality Assurance
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) Accreditation Team, led by Engr. Olayinka Ali, has reiterated the importance of quality assurance in engineering profession. Speaking during a courtesy call to the University Management before the commencement of the re-accreditation exercise to civil, mechanical and mechatronics engineering programmes of the University, Engr. Ali […]
Centre Holds Workshop on Molecular Biology
The Biotechnology Centre of the University has organised a 3-day “Hands-On Workshop on Molecular Biology” for graduates and undergraduates from diverse backgrounds of study. Declaring the workshop open, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako said the University was currently reaping the gains of its huge investment, which he noted, has produced top-rated researchers that had contributed immeasurably […]
COLBIOS Ends Second Biennial Conference
The College of Biosciences (COLBIOS) of FUNAAB has successfully ended its Second Biennial Conference themed, “Sustaining Biosciences for Human and Agricultural Development”. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, represented by the Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. Babatunde Idowu, expressed his delight at the progress made by the college, stating that the conference that started as a child […]
FUNAAB Chancellor, Obong of Calabar Clocks 70
The Chancellor of the University, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, the Obong of Calabar, has turned 70. Series of events were organised to celebrate the monarch. At the church service, held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral, Calabar, Cross River State, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Calabar, Most Rev. Joseph Ekuwem, administered on […]
Adeofun Becomes DVC (Development) … Works, Health Services Get New Directors
The Governing Council has approved the appointment of Prof. Clement Adeofun as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) for the University. Prof. Adeofun was of the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), the immediate past Dean of the College, and a Senate representative on the University Governing Council before his […]
IPPIS Enrolment Begins
In compliance with directive by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja, on the enrolment of staff of federal universities and colleges of education in Nigeria into the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), the enrolment exercise began in the University on Thursday, November 28, 2019 and would […]
Join Police to Fight Crime – Students Charged
Students and by extension, members of the University community, have been called upon to continue working with security officials, to expose criminally-minded people in the society. This call was made by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ogun State Police Command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, during a courtesy call on him by FUNAAB Students Union (FUNAABSU) […]
Expert Calls for Better Agricultural Funding
Agriculture remains a vital component of the Nigerian economy, contributing 24.4 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), providing employment for over 30 percent, and guaranteeing food security for the teeming population of nearly 200 million people, hence, requires better funding. This was the submission of a leading financial expert and the Managing Director, Standard […]
We Are Repositioning FUNAAB to Lead – VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has restated the determination of University Management in repositioning FUNAAB to become a leading citadel of learning. The Vice-Chancellor disclosed this while receiving the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB), Prof. Adewale Okunuga, during the 2019 JUPEB conference, held in the University. Represented […]
Security Alert to All Students
Due to the incessant reports of off-campus robbery incidents, the University Management, in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Force, and other security agencies in Ogun State conducted a full survey of most of the off-campus hostels owned by private individuals. It was observed that some students have chosen to live in isolated areas far inside the […]
Our Graduates to Take-Over Tourism Industry Soon, Says VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has affirmed that in the next 10 years, FUNAAB graduates would become captains of industries in the tourism and hospitality business in the country. The Vice-Chancellor expressed this optimism at the 13th National Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN) themed, “Expanding […]
ANUPA Elects New Officers
The Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA), FUNAAB Chapter, has elected new officers to steer its affairs for a period of two years with effect from October 30, 2019. They are: Mrs. Adesunbo Laniyan, Chairperson; Mr. Babatunde Shehu, Vice-Chairman; Mr. Olufemi Babatunde, Secretary; Mr. Adekunle Adebiyi, Treasurer; and Mrs. Lucia Bakare, Financial Secretary. Others […]
CIRCULAR TO ALL STUDENTS
The University Management has noticed in the recent times that student associations, clubs and Unions on campus have decided to organize events without proper permission. It is equally noticed that such events attract dignitaries outside the University without the consent of the University Management. Consequent on the above, all students are therefore directed to henceforth […]
FUNAAB is Going Digital, Says VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has stated that the University is making deliberate and sustained efforts at going digital. The Vice-Chancellor made this known during the annual conference and general meeting of the Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria (AWLIN), held in FUNAAB. The Vice-Chancellor, while describing himself as a lover of books, said the […]
VC Honoured
Series of awards and laurels won by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako increased with another honour bestowed on him by the Management of Temis Media, publishers of TM News Magazine. This time around, the Vice-Chancellor was honoured with the Dynamic Role Model Award in Academic Excellence, during the 7th TM News Magazine Summit themed, “Security, […]
PG Students Get Research Tips
Postgraduate students in the University have been educated on the various designs and methods needed in carrying out their research work. The students were given the tips during the Postgraduate Students’ Association Orientation Programme for newly-admitted students, to familiarise them with policies guiding the University, expose them to writing proper research work, and let them know how […]
COLVET Graduate Showcases Research Findings
Dr. Deborah Olunlade, a recently-graduated student in the College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET) of the University, has presented excerpts of her research project to the ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library. The project was titled “Ethnoveterinary Plant Species and Practices of the Indigenous People of Ọdeda Local Government Area, Ogun State, Southwest, Nigeria”. According to Dr. Olunlade, the […]
FUNAAB Hosts International Conference on Libraries, Cybernetics
The University has recorded another feat by hosting an International Conference on Libraries, Information Scientists and Cybernetics in the Era of Knowledge Economy (LISCKE). The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Morenike Dipeolu, said the conference was aimed at bringing together information scientists and librarians to share experiences from the […]
Summary of the List of Students Expelled from the University
Exhibition of Violence S/N NAME MATRIC. NO. LEVEL DEPT. RECOMMENDATION 1 Okunlaja, Abdul-Lateef Babajide 2012/0164 500 AE&RD Expelled 2 Craig, Samuel Damilola 2012/0139 500 AE&RD Expelled 3 Olawale, Yusuf Idris 2012/2988 500 AE&RD Expelled 4 Sokunbi, Ayodeji Abdulwasiu 2012/0394 500 ABG Expelled 5 Adegbite, Abdul-Rogeed Adewale 2012/3461 500 SSLM Expelled 6 Owolabi Oluwaseyi 2012/1810 500 […]
VC Shares Experience after Two Years in Office
It was an interesting moment for members of the University community, as they listened to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. KolawoleSalako, while sharing some of his experiences as the Chief Executive Officer of FUNAAB. The Vice-Chancellor described the last two years as very eventful, smooth and bumpy. During a live broadcast on FUNAAB Radio 89.5 FM, Prof. […]