Camp/Alabata Road Users Commend Erection of Speed Breakers
Motorists and pedestrians have commended the erection of speed breakers on the newly rehabilitated Camp/Alabata Road. Speaking on the erection of the speed breakers in a chat with FUNAAB Bulletin, a cross-section of the interviewees, comprising commercial drivers, students, passengers, petty traders and members of staff of the University described it as a welcome development. […]
FUNAAB/GIZ Empowers Service Providers, Coaches
The Director, Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, Professor Babatunde Adewumi has commended the FUNAAB/GIZ Business Start-Up Loop Programme for empowering service providers and coaches with leadership and team building skills. Speaking at the Team Building Workshop which attracted representative from different units of the University, the Director said it is part of the requirements for the […]
Professor Bodunde to Deliver 59th Inaugural Lecture
All is set for the 59th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to be delivered by Professor Jacob Goke Bodunde, a Professor of Hortuculture and Landscape Management, from the Department of Horticulture in the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT). The Lecture, titled, “Unveiling the Beauty of An Unforbidden […]
UNAAB CMS AGM: Don’t Politicise Our Cooperative Society – VC …Warns Users of Fake Pay Slips
The University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has warned the Executives and Cooperators of UNAAB Staff Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited in general not to bring politics, religious leaning’s and sentiment into the affairs of the society in order not to compromise standards and lose their money and assets. The Vice-Chancellor further cautioned cooperators to desist from […]
Don Proffers Solution to Nigeria’s Economic Challenges
The Director, Institute for Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ibadan, Prof. James Adediran has made a case for the country to return to Agriculture, if she is truly desirous of boosting the economy for the benefit of her citizens. Professor Adediran made the call while delivering a Keynote Address titled, “Revitalizing The […]
COBFAS Orientates 2018/2019 FPY Students
The University’s students on Agriculture based course due for the Farm Practical Year (FPY) for the 2018/2019 Academic Year have been orientated on the basics of what to do during their FPY programme by the Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS). Addressing the students at the orientation, the Area Manager Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Ogun State, Mrs. […]
FUNAAB Crèche Celebrates Children on Children’s Day
May 27, a day set aside for celebrating Children around the world has come again, and this year, the Nigerian Association of University Women (NAUW) FUNAAB Branch celebrated it with former and current children and parents of the FUNAAB CRECHE. Speaking at the ceremony, The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako who was represented by the Deputy […]
2018/2019 Orientation Programme: FUNAAB VC Tasks New Students on Academic Excellence
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has charged newly admitted students of the University, particularly the male folks to shun the use of hard drugs and other social vices as the University has zero tolerance for such. Professor Salako gave this charge during the 2018/2019 Orientation programme, organized to familiarize the newly admitted students with […]
“AWARD Has Contributed to Our Academic & Professional Development” – VC
The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has been described as a large contributor to the Academic and Professional Development of staff mentees and mentors in FUNAAB. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako said this during the AWARD training, held in the University, for selected Mentees drawn from Colleges, Centres and Units in the […]
2019 Ramadan Lecture: VC Commends Peace On Campus
The University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has enjoined Muslims to imbibe the teachings and lessons of Ramadan during and after the holy month Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, (Development), Professor Lateef Sanni, he said this at 29th Ramadan Lecture of FUNAAB Muslim Community. Thanking the Muslim Community for the cooperation, peace and tranquility enjoyed by […]
FUNAAB VC Declares ‘War’ On Yahoo Boys … Seeks the support of Community Leaders
The University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. KolawoleSalako has declared full scale war on elements who indulge in the “get-rich-quick” rituals, otherwise known as ‘Yahoo Plus’. Addressing Baales and Chiefs (Community Leaders) of Isolu/Emere-Atadi host areas, the Vice-Chancellor charged them to go after people with questionable characters, especially students and youths who indulge in “yahoo-yahoo” and get rich […]
Management Boosts COBFAS, DUFARMS & DEM …Hands Over Tractors, Lawn Mower, Brush Cutters & SUVs
It was a Bumper harvest of equipments and machinery as Professor Kolawole Salako—led Administration handed over working tools to the University Community-Based farming Scheme (COBFAS), Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS) and the Directorate of Environmental Management (DEM).Explaining the rationale behind the purchase of the equipment, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Salako noted that, “as a University of […]
COBFAS, DUFARM, DEM Commend Management-Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
The trio of Director of Community Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS), Prof. Sunday Adigbo, the Acting Director of Directorate of University Farm (DUFARM), Mr. Joseph Olobashola and the Coordinator of Directorate of Environmental Management (DEM), Mr. Olufunso Idowu commended the Prof. Kolawole Salako—led Management for boosting the service delivery of their respective arms of the University […]
DRUG ABUSE: NDLEA Commends FUNAAB’s Stance
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has been commended for having zero tolerance for Drug Abuse among its students and youths in general. This commendation was given by the representative of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mrs. Ikairan Ekpo at the 2018/2019 orientation programme for new intakes by the University. In a […]
2018/2019 ORIENTATION FOR FRESH STUDENTS: … Your Purpose Here is Academic – DVC (A)
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Morenike Dipeolu has charged fresh students of the University to face their studies squarely because their primary purpose in the University is purely academic Professor Dipeolu gave the charge at the Orientation Programme organised for the fresh students. Speaking on the topic, “Academic Matters, Results, Students Disciplinary Committee and the […]
FUNAAB VC Demonstrates Love for Children
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has demonstrated his unalloyed love and commitment to students of the University’s Staff School and FUNAAB International School (FUNIS) by paying them surprise visit on their first day of resumption. Recalling his early school days in Salvation Army Primary School, Ebute Meta and St Judes Primary School, Ebute Meta, the […]
FUNAAB VC Pledges To Sustain CEADESE
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has assured of the University’s commitment to the sustainability of the World Bank Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE). Making this declaration during a meeting with a team from World Bank Africa Center of Excellence (ACE), Professor Salako said, “Our University is very conscious of the […]
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY: – Council of Chiefs, Baales Commend VC, Team
The Council of Chiefs and ‘Baales’ that make up the Villages under the Isolu/Emere-Atadi Area has commended the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako for the University’s immense contribution towards the building of the Police Station at Harmony Estate and the on-going rehabilitation of FUNAAB-Camp Road. Relaying their appreciation and commendation, the Head of Baales and the […]
RETIRED BUT NOT TIRED: Prof. O. O. Balogun Soars To TASUED …As Former VC Becomes Pro-Chancellor
Former Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun who during his tenure served two Chairmen of Council has been appointed as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. A University Administrator par excellence and quintessential manager of men and resources, Professor Balogun left on […]
Osun Dep. Gov. Fetes Prof. Sanni, Others – As DVC (D) Emerges BAGOSA VP
Osun State Deputy Governor, Mr. Gboyega Alabi has congratulated the University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Professor Lateef Sanni (and other Executives) over his election as the 2nd National Vice-President of Baptist Grammar School Old Students Association (BAGOSA), Ikire, Osun State. Speaking after the Inauguration of BAGOSA Old Student Association and the new Executives, the Deputy Governor who […]
OGUN NLC: FUNAAB Scores Another First …Produces First Chairman from Academic Community
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has scored another first, this time in the labour terrain of Ogun State by being the first higher institution to produce the State Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ogun State. A former Director in the Directorate of Environmental Management of the University, Comrade Emmanuel Bankole flew the kite […]
FUNAAB Staff Football Team Draws Babcock Team
FUNAAB Staff football team with their counterpart from Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, locked horns in a friendly football match that ended in draw. The friendly football match was organized by the Directorate of Sports, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. The first half of the match was dominated by the visiting team with good passes, team cohesion […]
INDECENT DRESSING: Management Set to Deal With Erring Students
The University Management has warned that any student caught in the act of indecent dressing will incur the wrath of the University. Speaking through the Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Babatunde Idowu in a circular, Management noted with displeasure, the acts of indecent dressing and unkempt appearances are on the rise among the teeming students […]
FUNAABSU Fetes VC At 58
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Student Union (FUNAABSU) Executives have felicitated with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako on his 58th Birthday with the presentation of a commemorative personal portrait. Appreciating the Student Union body, Professor Salako thanked the Adeola Ahmed-led Administration for the presentation. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako (middle) flanked by FUNAABSU Executives during […]