Deputy Director CENT Becomes IMC Fellow
The Deputy Director Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS) Dr. Elizabeth Oluwalana has been honoured with the award of Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC). According to the Certificate of Award signed by the Director General, IMC, Professor David Lornem and National President IMC, Professor (Chief) Addison Wokocha respectively, the award is in recognition […]
FUNAAB VC Rewards Diligence
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako and other Principal Officers of the University have lauded the commitment to duty, dedication and diligence of Mrs. Mariam Popoola, Deputy Registrar II, Senate and Admissions. Commending Mrs. Popoola during a Send Forth, organised in her honour, the Vice-Chancellor described her as a seasoned Administrator, who demonstrated exceptional commitment to […]
Monarch Lauds FUNAAB Extension Service …as AMREC Empowers Community
His Royal Majesty, Oba Joseph Oladele Olusoji Tella, Arapapatira II, the Onisaga of Isaga Orile has given kudos to the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta for the empowerment training programme on fish farming organized for the Isaga Orile community. According to the Monarch, the Training which […]
Professor Sokoya Bows Out From SIWES
Professor Grace Sokoya, the immediate past Director, Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), has completed her 5-year tenure as the Director of the Scheme and bowed out meritoriously. The 7th Director and the first female, Professor Sokoya assumed duty on September 23, 2013 and had her valedictory meeting with the SIWES Committee, headed by the […]
FUNAAB Shines At Schlumberger Foundation Outreach
The University’s efforts at ensuring gender balance in its entire structure, right from the appointment of Principal Officers to other appointments in the University have been acknowledged by the Schlumberger Foundation. The Foundation which is a non-profit organization that supports Science and Technology education, recognizes the link between science, technology, and socio-economic development, as well […]
Utilize opportunity, Become Entrepreneurs Don Charges Youths … Don Charges Youth
The Chief War Marshal of Man O’ War, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Idris Ayinde has charged Nigerian youths to utilize opportunities at their disposal to become entrepreneurs, saying entrepreneurship remains the potent tool to fight the scourge of unemployment currently ravaging the country. Professor Idris made the call while delivering the lecture […]
International Collaboration: Key To Developmental Goals
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has called for an increase in research partnership and collaboration among scientists as a means to promoting research development and increasing global competitiveness. Professor Salako made this call while delivering his Address at the Research Collaboration Symposium between the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and the Alexander Von Humboldt […]
AWARD Lauds FUNAAB For Being A Worthy Partner
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has commended the University for being a supportive and worthy partner in progress since it’s establishment about a decade ago. Giving the commendation during a Courtesy Call on the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako and other Principal Officers of the University, Delegates from AWARD led by Deputy Director […]
Agricultural Extension Services, the Bedrock of Agricultural Development – VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has described Agricultural Extension Services as the bedrock of Agricultural Development. Professor Salako said this while declaring open the Extension Orientation Workshop for University Academic Staff and Agricultural Development Staff in South West, Nigeria, organized by the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC). Represented by the Dean, College of […]
Don Tackles Food Crisis
A University Don from the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management (AE & FM) in the College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD), Professor ‘Bola Okuneye has proffered Research and Extension as a key factor to achieving Food Security and Economic Development. Professor Okuneye made this declaration while delivering the Keynote Address titled, […]
Bursary Staff are Valued Assets – Bursar
The University Bursar, Mr. Chukwunwike Ezekpeazu has commended the crop of Bursary staff in the University, describing them as valuable and important asset. The Bursar made this known during the maiden edition of the Bursary Monthly In-House Training, organized for the Bursary staff of the University. Speaking further during the Training tagged “Understanding the Bursary […]
P-UTME Screening Excites VC …Thanks Staff
The University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has expressed satisfaction over the successful conduct of the Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Screening, even as he commended members of staff for a job well done. Fielding questions from FUNAAB’s Bulletin Crew after his painstaking on the spot assessment tour of venues and facilities dedicated for the […]
FUNAAB Conducts Post-UTME
The University Permanent Site at Alabata Road was a beehive of academic and commercial activities for three successive day (September 23rd – 25th) as it played host to hundreds of candidates who thronged the Campus massively for the Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation (Post UTME) Screening. All roads from major entering points of Abeokuta led to […]
FUNAAB Hosts BioInformatics Training
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in conjunction with the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3ABioNet), a Pan African BioInformatics Networks for Africa in Cape Town, South Africa has organized a BioInformatics Training for scholars and students. Declaring the Training open, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako, who was represented by the Director, Information […]
NMA Canvasses for Members’ Welfare
Members of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ogun State Chapter have called for an improved welfare package for their members working in the University system. Addressing the University Management, the Chairman of the Association, Dr. Ismail Lawal appealed to the Vice-Chancellor and the entire Management to look into the promotion and career structure of her […]
COBFAS Records Bumper Harvest
The Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) has recorded a bumper harvest of maize at its Farm located along Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) Road, on the University Campus. FUNAAB Bulletin Crew was on ground at the harvesting and sales of the maize to marketers from Abeokuta metropolis. In an interview with […]
AMREC Hosts Workshop
The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the university last week organised a One Day Workshop to sensitise and orientate people of Budo-Ayetoro and neighbouring community on benefits of good health and nutrition. The Workshop which was aimed at strengthening the cordial relationship between FUNAAB and members of the community, featured medical assistance and free […]
Ogun NUJ Commends FUNAAB’S VC …For restoring peace to campus
Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council has commended the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako for restoring peace to the institution, barely a year after his assumption of office. The State Chairman of NUJ, Comrade Wole Sokunbi, his predecessor, Comrade Tunde Sodeke and gave the commendation when the Vice-Chancellor, accompanied by the Head of […]
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT VC Salutes NUJ …Promise to leave enduring legacy
The University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has commended journalists in the country for contributing immensely to national development, assuring that he will strive to leave an enduring legacy typical of Iwe Irohin which Henry Townsend bequeathed on Nigerian Journalism. Speaking during his Courtesy Visit to the Executives of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State […]
FLOODING OF FUNAAB END OF ALABATA ROAD: There Is No Cause For Alarm … We’ve carried out paliative measure – Ag. Director of Works
The University’s Directorate of Works has assured members of the Academic Community that there’s no cause for alarm over the wreckage of FUNAAB end of Alabata/Camp Road by incessant flood. The Acting Director of Works, Mr. Kehinde Ajiboye allayed fears of probable collapsed of the heavily flooded portion of the road when FUNAAB Bulletin crew […]
University Don Clamour for Adoption of Biochar Technology
A Professor of Soil Physics from the Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Professor Durodoluwa Oyedele has reiterated the called for the adoption of Biochar Technology for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Protection. The University Don made the call while delivering his Keynote Address at the Biochar Intiative of Nigeria […]
Chemistry Hosts German Scholar, Eyes Research Collaboration
Chemistry Department, in the College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS) is eyeing possible research collaboration with European Universities in Germany and Spain, through Professor David Diaz who paid a courtesy visit to the Department recently. Professor Diaz who visited FUNAAB from the Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Regensburg, Germany also took time out to deliver […]
Council Commends, Thanks Out-gone Members
The Governing Council of the University has commended three (3) out-gone members of Council for serving the institution meritoriously during their tenure of office. They are representative of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on Council Dr. Olumuyiwa Akinsola, and the Representatives of Senate on Council, the duo of Professor Christian Ikeobi and […]
SIWES Holds Orientation for Non-Agricultural Students …Charges them to be Disciplined
The Directorate of Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) has held an orientation for the students in the non-agricultural discipline who are going for their Industrial Training with a charge to be good ambassadors of the University wherever they are posted. Addressing the students, the Director, SIWES, Professor Grace Sokoya disclosed that the orientation programme […]