NUJ Ogun State Council Honours FUNAAB VC
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has been honoured as a Patron of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Ogun State Council. The award which was conferred on the Vice Chancellor at the Gala and Award night of the 2018 Ogun NUJ Press Week was in recognition of his immeasurable support and contribution to the […]
FUNAAB Hosts Journalists to Media Luncheon
In recognition and appreciation of the essential role of the Press to organizational and societal development, the University Management recently hosted Journalists to a Media Luncheon. Addressing the gathering, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako who explained that the luncheon was in appreciation of the support of the Press to the success story of the […]
Former Deputy Bursar bows Out In Style …As VC Charges Staffers to be Resourceful
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has charged staffers of the University on the need to be resourceful, committed and diligent in the discharge of their duties, noting that the contribution of every member of staff is essential to the success of the University. Giving this charge during a Sent-off Ceremony organized by the Bursary […]
Dean PG School Makes Case for Proper Training of Staff
The Dean, Postgraduate School, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Wilfred Alegbeleye has stressed the need for continuous training and retraining of members of staff, particularly those in the Postgraduate School due to the sensitive nature of the job they perform. Speaking during an In-house Retreat organized by the Postgraduate School, Professor Alegbeleye who […]
FUNAAB Signs MoU With Greenwich University …Commences another with Copenhagen University
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and the University of Greenwich, UK has taken their collaboration of over two decades to the next level with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on another strata of development other than the existing ones. In the same vein, the University (FUNAAB) and the University […]
FUNAAB Staff School Holds End of Year Ceremony/ Christmas Carol …Recounts God’s Blessings
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Staff School has celebrated its end of the year party and Christmas Carol with praise and thanksgiving to God for His provisions, protection and preservation over members of staff, pupils and other stakeholders. Recounting God’s blessing on the entire staff and students in the year 2018, the Head Teacher, […]
FUNAAB Hosts Queen Varsity Africa Reality Show … As organiser marvels over facilities on campus
The University in its entirety has been described as a perfect location for the hosting and recording of Queen Varsity Afrika Reality Television Show, a programme aimed at empowering the African female. Speaking during the formal Flag-Off of the Show, the Project Consultant, Miss Jasmine Ofoegbu who expressed unreserved gratitude to the University Management for […]
RMRDC Eyes Partnership with FUNAAB
The Governing Council of Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to the University’s Industrial Park Unit with keen interest in the Cashew Processing Unit as a major area of collaboration. Speaking during a facility tour of the University, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako disclosed that FUNAAB Industrial Park […]
IBT Course Has Impacted Us — Staff
We have been impacted is the consensus of members of staff who participated in the just concluded three months (3-months) Bioinformatics (IBT) Class, organised by the University in conjunction with the Human Heredity and Health in Africa. Commenting on the Training, the participants noted that the training has impacted knowledge and amazing experience. In his […]
CAVA 2 Boosts Ifo Fufu Market, Upscales Shed
It was a joyous moment for Cassava processors and end users at the popular Ifo Fufu Market as the Cassava: Adding Value for Africa (CAVA 2) with compliment of FUNAAB upscaled their shed by giving it a new face lift. Unveiling the project, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako appreciated the stakeholders in the market […]
FUNAAB will sustain CEADESE Programmes, VC Assures
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has assured that the programmes of the Centre for Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE) will be sustained and given necessary support by the University. Professor Salako gave the assurance at the meeting of the Principal Officers with the International Accreditation Team of the Centre, who were in the […]
I Never Thought I Could Reach This Academic Height – FUNAAB Best Graduating Student
The Overall Best Graduating Student (2016/2017) of the University, Miss Akinyele, Oluwatobiloba Oyindamola has revealed that, “Eight years ago, if someone had told me a day like this would come, I would have laughed in the person’s face just because I never thought I could reach this academic height”. The 23 years old graduand of […]
VC Acquires, Handover New Vehicles to Users
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has handed over the newly acquired Fortune Jeep to the University Librarian, Dr. (Mrs.) Fehintola Onifade and six other Toyota Yaris cars to Directorates, Centres and Units, declaring that they are not meant for luxury but for the job and safety of lives of the users. The Directorates, Units and […]
26th Convocation Interdenominational Service: Pray More for FUNAAB, VC Charges Staff, Students
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has charged members of the University Community to be more committed in prayers for the University, now and always. The Vice-Chancellor made the charge during the Inter-denominational Church Service held at the University’s Chapel of Grace to usher in the just concluded 26th Convocation Ceremony of the University. Professor […]
CONVOCATION CEREMONY: DAY TWO: FUNAAB Is My Last Honorary Degree FUNAAB Is A Beautiful Closure for Me …I’m Done with Academic Honors — Prof. Wole Soyinka
Moments after bagging the Honorary Award (Doctor of Letters) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has expressed deep satisfaction on the honour to the extent of concluding and declaring publicly to the world that he’s taking no more Award other than the latest one just given to him […]
CONVOCATION CEREMONY: DAY ONE: FUNAAB Mounts Appeal to Visitor … To restore Management Science – As 113 Bags First Class
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta on Thursday graduated 3,548 students amid fresh calls on the Visitor to the University, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR to restore Management Courses that were delisted in Universities of Agriculture. The Chancellor of the University and Obong of Calabar, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon, Abasi Otu V and the Pro-Chancellor and […]
CONVOCATION LECTURE: African Government Not Doing Enough to Provide Food Security – Professor Falola
A distinguished University Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, United States of America, Professor Toyin Falola has berated many African governments for not doing enough to provide food security for Africans. Professor Falola who delivered the 26th Convocation Lecture of the University titled, “Food and Us: Poverty, Policies and Politics”, said this failure […]
CONVOCATION PRESS CONFERENCE: Media is Essential to Nation Building – FUNAAB VC
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has reiterated that the importance of the Media to the progress and development of the University and nation building in general can not be overemphasized. Speaking during the University’s 26th Convocation Ceremony Press Conference, Professor Salako described the Media as partners in progress and an efficient platform and medium […]
FUNAAB Begins 26th Convocation Ceremony …With Juma’at Service
Activities marking the 26th Convocation Ceremony and Award of Academic and Honorary Degrees of the University began in full swing on Friday with a Juma’at Service, held at the University Mosque. Expectedly, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako led Principal Officers, Deans, Heads of Departments, Directorates, Centres and Units to the Service. They were received by the […]
VC Welcomes FUNAAB WAUG Heroes …Presents Medals, Commends Athletes
The FUNAAB team to this year’s West Africa Universities Game (WAUG) has been commended by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako doing the University proud by winning 9 medals at the just concluded tournament. Receiving the victorious team at the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, Professor Salako appreciated the students for their efforts at winning 1 Gold, 2 Silver […]
FUNAAB Has Met Its Mandate, Counting Its Blessings – VC
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has declared that the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB has met the mandates upon which it was founded in its thirty years of existence and it is poise to make greater impact. The Vice-Chancellor made the declaration during an interview with Journalists from the Guardian Newspaper, who paid […]
VC Tasks Staff on Capacity Development
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has stressed the need for members of staff to constantly update their knowledge and skill, in order to remain relevant in the system. Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the Advanced Data Processing and Proficiency in the Use of Internet Training, organised by the University’s International Centre for Professional […]
DEM Partners Stakeholders on Sanitation
The Directorate of Environmental Management (DEM) has partnered critical stakeholders around the Promise Adewusi Shopping Complex and University Motor Parks on the need to ensure efficient, effective and safe sanitation. Speaking at the parley comprising shop owners, transporters and SSANU Exco members, the Coordinator, Directorate of Environmental Management (DEM) Mr. Olufunsho Idowu said the […]
FUNAAB Hosts Council Chairs of Agric ‘Varsities …Partners on Agric Development …Choose FUNAAB As Steering Committee’s Secretariat
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta has played host to the duo of Pro-Chancellors of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, (MOUAU), Abia State and University of Agriculture, Makurdi (UAM), Benue State, Honourable Lawal Zayana and Professor Al-kasun Abba respectively Welcoming his colleagues to the University during a special meeting with the Principal Officers and […]