FUNAAB Sets to Board Unserviceable Assets
The University’s Board of Survey is inviting interested members of the University Community to bid for economically unserviceable vehicles, mowers and cutters. A release signed by the Chairman, Board of Survey, Arch. Babatunde Anasanwo informed that the exercise is scheduled to hold between Wednesday, 17th July to Wednesday, 31st July, 2019. Interested bidders are advised to inspect the assets […]
Professor Waheed to Deliver FUNAAB’s 60th Inaugural Lecture
A Professor of Thermo-Fluid Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), Professor Mufutau Adekojo Waheed is set to deliver the 60th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The Lecture, titled, “Man, Energy and Environment: The Exigent Remediation”, will hold on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 by 2:00pm at […]
Pro-Chancellor Commends COLENG Staff, Students
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Dr. Barr. Aboki Zhawa has lauded staff and students of College of Engineering (COLENG) for their ingenuity and resourcefulness in constructing a four units comfort station using bricks. Commending their efforts, the highly elated Pro-Chancellor said “there is no education or experience that is wasted. You will be surprised […]
ES TETFund Tasks Researchers on Content Development
The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund), Professor Suleiman Bogoro has encouraged Researchers in the University to access the research and publication funds available at TETFund by submitting quality research proposals. Giving the charge during the Manuscript Development, Peer Review and Critiquing Workshop, organized by the University’s Journals Editorial office, the Executive Secretary (ES) […]
PEARL Farms Develops New Hatching Technology
The Programme of Emerging Agricultural Research Leaders (PEARL) Farm has developed a new hatching technology that reduces the cost of hatching day old chick by about 80 per cent. Sharing this new discovery, the Hatchery Manager, Mr. Tunji Oyekanmi explained that the technology involves the use of gas, water heater and water to hatch the […]
VC Commissions Boys Brigade Musical Instruments
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has commissioned the newly purchased musical instruments procured for The Boys Brigade Nigeria, 2nd Ogun Cadet Company, FUNAAB, with a charge to the group to sustain and improve the tempo of commitment and dedication. Represented by the Dean, Student Affairs, Professor Babatunde Idowu, the Vice-Chancellor appreciated the dedication and services […]
FUNAAB Hosts 1st International Scientific Conference on NTDs
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has played host to the 1st ever Scientific Conference on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The Conference brought together scholars, researchers and donors from across the globe, with the aim of eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria. The Conference had a tripartite theme tagged, “Neglected Tropical Diseases Elimination […]
FUNAAB Inaugurate IELTS & TOEFL Centre
The internationalisation dreams of the founding fathers of the University and present Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako recently became a reality with the inauguration of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Test Centres in the University. With the inauguration, the Centres are now fully operational for […]
FUNAAB Library Organises Training for Final Year Students
In order to enable final year students have a seamless Content and Literature search during their project work, the ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has organized a University-wide Training Workshop titled “Information/Digital Literacy and Information Sourcing: A Sine-Qua-non for Quality Research” for the final year students of the University. […]
FUNAAB COLENG INDUCTS ENGINEERS
The 2017/2018 Engineering Graduates of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta have been charged to be highly dedicated to their work as they practice the Engineering profession. This charge was made by the Head of Service, Ogun State, Engineer Isiaka Birisiyu, during the Induction Ceremony as Graduate Membership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers. Represented […]
FUNAAB Inaugurates SERVICOM Marshals & Brigades
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has inaugurated Service Compact (SERVICOM) Marshals and Brigades, with a charge to act right and help the University in its service delivery. The members of the SERVICOM Marshals comprises the academic and Non-teaching staff of the University while the students were inaugurated as SERVICOM Brigades. Delivering her welcome […]
VC Reads Riot Act To Contractors
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has read the riot act to Contractors executing projects in the University to either deliver on the projects or be ready to be replaced. Professor Salako gave the warning while leading Principal Officers and other top management staff of the University on an inspection tour of the various project sites. […]
Be Studious, Dean COLAMRUD Charges Students
The Dean, College of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (COLAMRUD), Professor Wale Dipeolu has charged students in his College to be studious as that is the primary and most important reason why they are in the University. Giving this charge during an interactive session organized for the students by the College, Professor Dipeolu informed the […]
NAIRA RAIN …As UNAAB CMS Declares Surplus
Barely Thirteen months in office, the Executive of UNAAB Staff Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta has laid the foundation of a Multipurpose Hall and realized a net surplus of 108,920,442.87 in the year under review (2018) as against N94.926.448.19 in year 2017. The President, UNAAB CMS Ltd, Mr. Jonathan Fatokun disclosed […]
NOTICE TO ALL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS- Re: Need to Write Names in Full
This is to inform all Undergraduate students of this University that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has proscribed the use of abbreviations or initials as names of candidates to be uploaded on NYSC portal by the Student Affairs Division of the University during the NYSC Mobilization Exercise.It has been observed that some students mobilized […]
FUNAAB Matriculates 4,013 Students
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta has matriculated a total of 4,013 students for the 2018/2019 Academic Session. Delivering his Address at the Matriculation ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako informed that the matriculation of 2018/2019 was the second he would be presiding over as the Vice-Chancellor of the University. Professor Salako reminded the students […]
University Don Calls For Ban of Tomato Paste
The 59th Inaugural Lecturer of the University, Prof. Goke Bodunde has called on the government to enforce the ban clauses on various agricultural products particularly tomato paste as some imported pastes contain up to 50% starch before dilution in Nigeria where an additional 15% starch is often added. The Professor of Horticulture and Landscape Management, made […]
Remember your Primary Purpose of Being in the University – Prof. Osinowo Charges Matriculants
The 2018/2019 Academic Session Matriculating Students have been charged to always bear in mind, their primary purpose of being in the University inspite of any other side attractions that might come their way. This advice was given by a retired University Don and a one time Director of the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources […]
CEADESE Team Visits World Bank, NUC Offices in Abuja
The Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE), led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako recently paid a courtesy visit to the World Bank Office, Abuja. Giving a brief introduction about the Centre and the purpose of the courtesy visit to World Bank Office, Abuja, the Director, CEADESE, Professor Olukayode Akinyemi gave […]
COLVET INDUCTION CEREMONY: Best Graduating Students Bag Instant Employment
For emerging First and Second Best Graduating Students, Miss. Popoola Deborah and Miss. Kuye Anuoluwapo have instantly secured immediate employment in a reputable Animal Hospital in Lagos. Reward for academic excellence expressly came the way of Popoola and Kuye who topped the graduands’ exceptional performance list, when Dr. Tunji Nasir announced his employment of the […]
Computer Science Holds 4th Induction
Graduates from the Department of Computer Science have been inducted into the Computer Professionals Council of Nigeria. Speaking on the theme of the Induction Ceremony tagged “Building A Better Life with Information Technology”, the Technical Adviser/Head Marketing, Precise Financial System, Mr. Obot Akpan called on the graduands to use their knowledge in Computer Science for […]
FUNAAB Marks World Food Safety Day
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has joined stakeholders all over the world to mark and celebrate the maiden edition of World Food Safety Day, with an awareness rally. Speaking at the occasion, the Project Leader and former Dean, College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), Professor Folake Henshaw said the June 7, […]
FUNAAB Bids Mr. Oginni Farewell
A former Acting Registrar of the University, Mr. Charles Obafemi Oginni has been described as a master at his work and a good team player, who has contributed immensely to the development of FUNAAB in general and the Registry in particular. These and other accolades filled the air during the Commendation Service held in honour […]
Aquaculture & Fisheries Dept. Inducts New Graduates into FISON
The 2019 Graduates from the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management (AQ&FM) have been Inducted into the Professional Membership of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) with a charge to maintain good attitude wherever they go. Addressing the newly Inducted Graduates, the National President (FISON), Dr. Lukmon Agbabiaka, represented by Dr. Lekan Oguntade charged the […]