Sport, Key to Healthy Living, Says VC
The importance of sports was brought to the fore during this year’s edition of the Inter-Collegiate/Vice-Chancellor’s Cup, which was organised by the Directorate of Sports and Wellness Centre of the University. At the opening ceremony of the sports fiesta, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, described sports as the series of games that are meant not […]
Registrar Appreciates University Management
The Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola has appreciated the University Management for the opportunity given to new Registry staff to join FUNAAB. Speaking at the maiden edition of the orientation programme, put together by the Registry, to expose the new staff to university administration, Dr. Adekola described the event as proper induction programme to enable them know […]
AGAD Celebrates 10 Years
The Department of Agricultural Administration (AGAD), College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD), has celebrated its 10 years as a Department in the University. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako, tasked the Department, not to rest on its oars but continue to do better, to improve the image of the University. Prof. Salako gave the […]
Always Fulfill Your Obligation – Cooperators Urged
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has urged members of the UNAAB Staff Co-operative Multipurpose Society Limited to be faithful whenever they obtain loan from the society. The Vice-Chancellor gave this charge during a one-day seminar, organised by the Co-operative Society for its members themed, “Guarantorship and its Attendant Implications”. According to the Vice-Chancellor, who was […]
Soybean: FUNAAB, USSEC to Collaborate
In an effort to boost Soybean production in the country, the University is collaborating with the United States’ Soybean Export Council (USSEC) for the production of Soybean, to curtail protein deficiency in Nigeria. FUNAAB, through the Agricultural Media and Extension Centre (AMREC), has the track-record of successful collaboration with Nestle Nigeria Plc on Soybean production […]
Tap Entrepreneurial Opportunities, Students Tasked
Students of the University have been advised to put their creativity and productivity skills to work and to utilise the entrepreneurial opportunities at their disposal. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Felix Salako gave the advice during the Enterprise Education Workshop and Book Distribution Programme, organised by the Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria (YOUWIN) connect. Prof. Salako, who […]
Scout Council Celebrates World Food Day in FUNAAB
The Ogun State Scout Council celebrated this year’s World Food Day in the University. The Commissioner, Prince Kola Adewale described the body as one of the largest youth development organisation in the world, stressing that the mission of the movement is to contribute to the education of young people through a large system, based on […]
We Need National Unity – FECF Coordinator
Christians in federal establishments have been charged to embrace unity in their various organisations. The General Coordinator, Federal Establishments Christian Fellowship, Ogun State, Mr. Gabriel Oyelami made the call at the joint monthly fellowship titled “Victory in Unity”, held at the Chapel of Grace of the University. On his part, the Chaplain, Chapel of Grace (FUNAAB), […]
Girls Guide Decries Gender Discrimination
A chieftain of the Girls Guide movement, Mrs. Abimbola Ayanwale, has lamented that despite the widely-celebrated adoption of the Beijing Declaration, Platform for Action and the passage of the Convention on the Rights of the Girl-Child in 1990, many of the commitments made to girls, they are still being discriminated against in the society. Mrs. […]
COSFAN Organises Symposium on Commonwealth Scholarship
A symposium was held recently for staff and students of the University on the available opportunities under the commonwealth scholarships and fellowships to either advance their careers or pursue postgraduate studies in United Kingdom universities. The symposium was organised by the Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association of Nigeria (COSFAN), a non-profit organisation, consisting of Nigerians, who […]
Security: NSCDC Pledges Support for FUNAAB
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun State Command, has pledged its support and desire to collaborate with the University in securing lives and property. The assurance was given by the state commandant, when he led a delegation to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Felix Salako. The commandant, Hammed Abodunrin stated that “Security challenges are global […]
FUNAAB Embraces FG Initiative on Power
To make epileptic power supply a thing of the past on campus, the University Management has partnered the government, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), under the World Bank-funded Nigerian Electrification Project (NEP), to ensure that there is 24-hours electricity supply within the campus. The project, which is a Federal Government initiative, is aimed at […]
Commonwealth Scholarships for Staff, Students
The Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme and Fellows Alumni Association (COSFAN), a body of eminent Nigerians, who have benefited from commonwealth scholarship, has put in place a scholarship mentorship committee, to mentor students and staff of selected universities on how to access scholarship opportunities from foreign countries, especially the United Kingdom. COSFAN’s objective is to promote and […]
AMREC Celebrates World Egg Day
In commemorating the 2019 World Egg Day, the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the University, in collaboration with Premier Feed Mills, celebrated the day in grand style in FUNAAB by hosting students from selected secondary schools in Abeokuta to an enlightenment programme on the importance of egg to human health. The Director […]
Health Awareness for Drivers
In a bid to create health awareness among drivers in the University, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Alumni Association (FUNAABAAS) recently held its maiden edition of health awareness programme. Delivering his keynote address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Felix Salako, represented by the Deputy Dean, Postgraduate School, Prof. Moolaji Omemu, thanked FUNNABAAS for giving back to […]
ANSWER Inaugurated, As FUNAAB Staff Gets Appointment
The African Network for Sensory Evaluation Research (ANSWER) has been inaugurated. The event took place during the 13th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium, organised by Elsevier at the Edinburgh International Convention Centre, Scotland. An Executive Committee was also inaugurated, made up of Prof. Riette de Kock (South Africa) as Chair, Prof. Maame Yaakwaah Blay Adjei (Ghana) as […]
FRSC Opens Office at Kotopo
The Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) has brought succour to car owners and motorists, who live or work around Osiele, Camp, Alabata, Eleweran and Obantoko axis and beyond by announcing that it has opened an operational branch office at the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) compound, Kotopo, Abeokuta. Making this known is the FRSC Supervisor for […]
No Seed, No Life, Says 61st Inaugural Lecturer
Without seed, there cannot be life. This was the position of the 61st Inaugural Lecturer of the University, Prof. Dupe Akintobi of the Department of Plant Breeding and Seed Technology, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT). The Inaugural Lecturer, who is a Professor of Seed Science and Technology, stated that for profitable agricultural business […]
No Robbery within FUNAAB Premises – Management
The University Management has debunked claims that robbery attacks took place within its premises. At a press conference, addressed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Felix Salako, he described as untrue, malicious and defamatory, the published story alleging that management had banned FUNAAB students from protesting after robbers invaded their hostels three times within a week. The […]
Tunde Kelani Becomes Fellow at FUNAAB
The University has appointed Alagba Tunde Kelani, as a Visiting Fellow in its Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS). Alagba Kelani is to facilitate the teaching and coordination of short courses designed to enhance the entrepreneurial skills and knowledge of film-making to students of the University. Popularly called TK, Kelani is a respected Nigerian filmmaker, storyteller, director, photographer, cinematographer and producer […]
Don Makes Case for Women Mentoring
The Nigerian Women in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) has held its mentoring workshop on building a new generation in STEM. The workshop, which was powered by the Schlumberger Foundation, Faculty for the Future Fellows (FFTF) Nigeria and FUNAAB, was aimed at helping Nigerian women reach their career goals, attain career satisfaction and enjoy more […]
FUNAAB Hosts FAMAN Conference
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Felix Salako has commended the Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN), as the University hosted FAMAN’s 33rd National Conference with the theme, “Revitalisation of Nigerian Agriculture to Meet the Sustainable Development Goals”, describing it as apt in addressing the agricultural challenges facing the country. The Vice-Chancellor, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), […]
VC Calls for Collaboration among Geo-Scientists, Public Health Researchers
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Felix Salako has called for collaboration among geo-scientists and public health researchers for national development. The Vice-Chancellor made the call during the conference of the International Medical Geologists Association (IMGA) held recently in the University. The conference, which was the second edition, was themed “Medical Geology and the Emerging Health Challenges”. Declaring […]
AWARD Writing Workshop for New Academic Staff
In a bid to equip the newly-recruited academic staff with skills needed to write scientific articles that are original, innovative and publishable in high impact journals, the University, in conjunction with African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), held a 5-day scientific Writing Workshop for Academic Staff. Speaking at the event, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), […]