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 […]
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 […]