FUNAAB Honours Nigeria’s Sprinter with Scholarship
By Olaoye Oyewole In a remarkable gesture of recognition and appreciation, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has awarded a Masters Degree scholarship to Miss Olayinka Olajide, Nigeria’s sprinter and representative at the 2023 All African Games in Accra, Ghana. The announcement came from the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, during a special ceremony held […]
UK Alumni Provide Food Aid to Indigent Students
By Durodola Makinde The Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Alumni Association United Kingdom (UK) Branch recently extended its annual social responsibility initiative by providing food aid to indigent students before the start of the examination period. The gesture aimed to alleviate the challenges faced by financially-disadvantaged students amidst the prevailing economic downturn in the nation. […]
FUNAAB Honours Retired Senate Members
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga Showcasing its traditional display of gratitude, celebration of achievements, and to inspire and motivate those coming behind, as well as recognising the importance of each individual’s contribution and the collective impact over time, the Management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on Thursday, March 28, 2024, convened […]
FUNAAB Partners NITDA to Train FPY Students in Cutting-Edge Agricultural Practices
By Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo In a strategic collaboration aimed at revolutionising agricultural education and practice, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has joined forces with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), operating under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Their mission was to empower current […]
VC Delivers Impressive One-Year Report at 35th Congregation
… Urges Staff to Uphold Peace By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde at the 35th Congregation meeting held today, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, rallied the University Community towards upholding peace and fostering a collaborative environment to propel FUNAAB to greater heights. In his Address, titled “Elevating Excellence: A Year of […]
VC Graces 2024 Agrofood Fair
… Emphasises FUNAAB’s Openness to Collaboration By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, graced the 9th edition of the Agrofood and Plastprintpack Nigeria Trade Show today, March 26, 2024. Organised by the Organisation for the Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA), the event took place at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, […]
From Land to Table: The Journey of Vegetables in COBFAS
By Olatoye Sanusi In a bid to empower students with practical agricultural skills, the Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has taken a unique approach by training students in the art of vegetable farming. The process began with land clearing, where students rolled up their sleeves and hit the […]
Building Academic Research Through Journal Writing
… VC Reiterates Commitment To Capacity Development By Joy Adeyiga & Bamidele Odegbami The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has reiterated the University’s commitment to improving capacity development through research. Prof. Kehinde who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Kola Adebayo, addressed the participants during the Workshop, titled “Writing Scientific Papers and Ethical Aspects […]
COLENG Organises OBE Workshop to Keep Pace with Global Engineering Trends
The College of Engineering (COLENG), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta recently held a 2-Day Mandatory Outcome Based Education (OBE) Workshop for an assemblage of engineering academic staff, members of the Engineering Community and interested members of the public. This was a follow-up to the recent Outcome Based Education (OBE) Workshop in Lagos, which marked a […]
2024 NIPR Week: VC Receives Ogun NIPR Delegates
By Olasunkanmi Olajide In preparation for the inaugural NIPR Week, slated to be held with fanfare, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) initiated proceedings by paying a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, in his Office recently. Leading the delegation was Mrs. Seun Boye, Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Ogun […]
Don Advocates Agricultural Machinery Engineering for Food Security in Nigeria
By Tofunmi Adebayo A don in the Department of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Engr. (Prof.) Alex Folami Adisa has advocated agricultural machinery engineering for food security in Nigeria. Speaking as the University’s 88th Inaugural Lecturer on the title, “Agricultural Machinery Engineering: A Key Towards Sustainable […]
COLPHYS Holds 2nd International Conference
By Tofunmi Adebayo The College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) commenced its 2024 2nd Biennial International Conference today, March 19, 2024, with an Opening Ceremony held at the Red Chamber. Themed “Scientific Innovations and Developments: Scenic Route to Sustainable Development, Economy, and Security,” the event aimed to explore the important […]