COLPLANT Dean Becomes Fellow of SSSN
By Olaoye Oyewole & Temiloluwa Osinuga Prof. Bolarinwa Senjobi, Dean, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COPLANT), has been honoured with the prestigious Fellowship Award of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) during their 48th Annual Conference, held at the International Women Center, Abuja. The accolade recognised his outstanding contributions to the field […]
AMREC Holds 2-Day Organic Agriculture Refresher Training
By Femi Dansu The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta recently organised a Two-Day Refresher Training for Multipliers of Organic Agriculture. The event was held between July 31 and August 1, 2024, at the Green Chamber of the University. In his Opening Remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde […]
VC Congratulates COLPLANT’s Icons on Heroes Day Celebration
… As the College Honours immediate past VC, others By Joy Adeyiga & Temiloluwa Osinuga The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has congratulated the heroes of the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) for their significant contributions to the growth and development of both the College and the University, encouraging current staff to learn […]
NAL Organises E-Books, Journal Exhibition
By Femi Dansu In a bid to promote research activities among students and staff, the Nimbe Adedipe Library (NAL), on July 30, 2024, commenced E-books and Journal Exhibition at the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) Foyer. Speaking at the Opening Ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, who was represented by the Deputy […]
VC Celebrates with FUNIS at 18th Speech, Prize Giving Ceremony
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Bamidele Odegbami The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, joined the Federal University of Agriculture International School (FUNIS) community to celebrate their 18th Speech & Prize Giving Ceremony and 15th Valedictory Service. Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and FUNAAB Schools Management Board Chairman, Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated the students, especially […]
Egba Molusabi Oju Lankanri Network Zonal Executives Visit FUNAAB Zoo Park
The Zonal Executives of the Egba Molusabi Oju Lankanri Network, representing communities in Adigbe, Ibara, Oke-Itoku, Kemta, and Adatan Divisions, recently paid a Courtesy-Visit to the Director, FUNAAB Zoo Park, Prof. Sammy Sam-Wobo. The delegation was led by the Zonal Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Bello, Vice-Chairman, Ven. Ebenezer Ogundeyi, and Secretary, Mr. Olufemi Ayoola, among others. […]
Prof. Dairo Reappointed as COLENG Dean
… As Mr. Amubode Becomes Director, FIV By Emeka Oluka & Bamidele Odegbami The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has reappointed Prof. Olawale Dairo from the Department of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering as the Dean, College of Engineering (COLENG). The reappointment, which is based on the recommendation of the College Board, is for three […]
NITDA Partners FUNAAB on Smart Brooding System
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Patrick Erinoso The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to implement a Smart Brooding System (SBS) programme. Under the initiative, 50 FUNAAB students were trained to raise day-old broiler chicks for a period of six to eight weeks using advanced solar-powered […]
FUNAAB Staff School to Receive Enhanced Support, VC Assures
By Bamidele Odegbami The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has reaffirmed the University’s commitment to improving the academic excellence of FUNAAB Staff School. Speaking at the school’s 2024 Prize-Giving ceremony on July 25, 2024, Prof. Kehinde, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi, highlighted the University’s investments in […]
FUNAAB Partners CWAY to Enhance Graduate Employability
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CWAY Nigeria Diary Industries Co. Ltd. to establish a framework for collaboration between the two parties in the area of enhancing the employability of FUNAAB graduates. In his Remarks during the signing ceremony which took place on […]
VC Inspects Ongoing Construction Projects
By Tofunmi Adebayo On July 24, 2024, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, inspected several key construction projects at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). These projects included the Phase II Building of the College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), a new 100-Capacity Laboratory for the College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET), and a 120-Bed Undergraduate Hostel. […]
FUNAAB Launches Major Cocoa Planting Project to Boost Revenue
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo In a move inspired by the University’s Founding Fathers, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has initiated the planting of 3,000 cocoa seedlings to enhance its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). The Founding Fathers planted cashews and Teak, among others for teaching, research and revenue generation. During the inspection […]