AMREC, C:AVA, Others Empower Farmers on Best Practices in Cassava Cultivation
Not less than 100 farmers have been trained on ‘Best Practices in Cassava Cultivation’ by the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the University in collaboration with Cassava Adding Value for Africa (C:AVA II ) Project, Cassava Weed Management Project (CWMP) and Community Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS). The main objective of the Training […]
FUNAAB to Strengthen Collaboration with Imeko, Imala Communities
As part of efforts towards strengthening the relationship between the University and its host communities, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako and some top officials of the Institution have paid a courtesy call on the Onimeko of Imekoland, HRM Oba Benjamin Alabi Olanite, Akanku IV and the Omola of Imala-Land, HRH Oba Moses Adelani Olabode, Odunfa […]
FUNAAB VC Becomes Grand War Marshal …Charges members to return to their activities
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has been bestowed with the highest honour of the Grand War Marshall (GWM) of the Man O’ War Club, FUNAAB Command. At a light parade ceremony at the basement of the Senate Building, the Dean, College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD), Professor Adewale Dipeolu who is also a […]
Don Advocates Proper Record Keeping By Farmers
The Director, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC), Professor Dorcas Adegbite has stressed the need for farmers in the Country to imbibe the culture of effective record keeping and information management if they are to run productive farms, break even and record profit. Speaking at a Training Workshop organised by the Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation […]
Hoarding of Data Worries APU …Director Seeks for Cooperation of HODS, Others
The Director of the Academic Planning Unit (APU), Professor Olusola Adeniran has frowned at the apathy of some Heads of Departments and Units towards requests for the release of data to the Unit for statistical computation for the University’s development and academic programmes. But outside the University Community, Professor Adeniran expressed joy that FUNAAB’s through […]
STUDENTS’ ACCOMODATION Management Sets To Complete 3 Blocks of Hostels …PG students Hostels to be ready in July
THREE BLOCKS of Hostels that will accommodate about 459 students will be completed before the end of this semester, all things being equal. The Hostels are part of stakeholders oriented projects that are nearing completion under the relatively young but highly focused Professor Felix Kolawole Salako’s Administration. The Director of Physical Planning Unit (PPU), Architect […]
Dr. Onifade Appointed University Librarian …Promises to take NAL to the next level
The Governing Council of the University has approved the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Fehintola Onifade as the 4th University Librarian even as she promised to take ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library to the next level. A release signed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Dr. (Barr.) Aboki Zhawa informed that the appointment is for a single […]
FUNAAB Set To Build Capacity … To Establish Several Business Ventures
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Development), Professor Lateef Sanni has affirmed the University’s commitment to making impact as a University of Agriculture in Ogun State and beyond the shores of the country. Professor Sanni stated that the University intends to realise this feat through its recently commissioned root and tuber processing factory and the up scaling […]
“No Winner, No Loser, Says VC …As Sports Directorate Commences Inter-Collegiate Sports
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has declared that there would be no winner no loser charging the players to see themselves as winners as the University Sports Directorate kicked-started its 2018 Inter-Collegiate Sports Festival and the Vice-Chancellor’s Cup competition. The Vice-Chancellor admonished the students not to see the competition as a do-or-die affair, but rather, […]
CPN Inducts 53 FUNAAB Computer Science Graduates
A total of Fifty Three (53) Graduates of B.Sc. Computer Science programme of 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 Sets of the University have been inducted. Speaking on the theme, “IT Professional: The Needed Impetus”, at the 4th Induction Ceremony, the Guest Speaker and the Head, Computer Services, Office of the Accountant-General, Ogun State, Mr. Odusanya A. Adebayo […]
‘Nimbe Adedipe’s Library Commissions New Services
The ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta has added new services to its shelves for user’s convenience. Commissioning the services, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako, who was represented by his Deputy in charge of Academic, Professor Morenike Dipeolu, commended the Management of the University Library for the feat. She charged them […]
ATTENTION FUNAAB STUDENTS! …Egba Science Education Foundation Scholarship Scheme Beckons
The Egba Science Education Foundation (ESEF), has called on FUNAAB’s Students of Egba Origin to take advantage of its Scholarship Scheme. The Foundation in a release signed by its Executive Secretary, Alhaji A. S. Ogundimu urged the University Management to provide the required assistance and support in the filling of the Application Forms to interested […]
DUFARMS Honours Its Pioneer Director
The Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS) has organized a befitting Send-Forth in honour of its outgone Director, Mr. Michael Jaiyeola. Speaking at the colourful ceremony, the Chairman, Professor Isaac Aiyelaagbe noted that Mr. Jaiyeola had the opportunity to express his ideas and impact on others, his wealth of experience, saying that he was glad that […]
CAVA II Nigeria Trains Fabricators
The Deputy Director, Natural Resources Institute (NRI), United Kingdom, Prof. Ben Bennet has stated that Nigerian Fabricators have the potentials of becoming a force to reckon with in the fabrication of simple effective equipments that can meet the needs of Africans, if given the opportunity and adequate support. Prof. Bennet who made this disclosure at […]
VC Commends ICGEB, Biotechnology Centre
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has commended the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) and the University’s Biotechnology Centre for organizing a 4 Day Meeting and Courses on the “Application of Molecular Techniques in the Study of Bacteria Associated with Crops”. Represented by the Head, Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Prof. Iyabo […]
Don Makes Case For Proper Animal Handling
A Professor of Animal Physiology, Prof. Olusegun Osinowo has identified the neglect of animal handling and restraint as a limitation to the production of healthy and safe high quality animal protein. Speaking at a 2-Day Training Workshop on Professionalism and Practice of Animal Handling and Restraining, organised by the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural […]
Expert Cautions against Plastic Pollution …As FUNAAB Celebrates World Environment Day, Hosts 2nd CFA Conference
Nigerian government has been charged to promote the use of recyclable papers as substitute to plastics, in order to curb the increasing menace of plastic pollution that is gradually defacing our environment on daily basis. This charge was given by the Head of Department, Social and Environmental Forestry, Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, University of […]
FUNAAB Matriculates 3,807 Students Holds Commencement Lecture … Our new students are among the best – VC
The University has matriculated 3,807 students offered provisional admission with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako declaring that “our new students are among the best that can be admitted”. The Matriculation Ceremony which featured the University’s Sixth Commencement Lecture delivered by Mrs. Oluyemisi Iranloye, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Psaltery International Limited, Ado-Awaye, Oyo […]
Princess Soboyejo Delivers 2018 Registry Lecture, Says, “We Must Promote Meritocracy”
The Pioneer Registrar of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Princess Adebisi Soboyejo has stated that with appropriate leadership and mental disposition it is possible to attain good ethical standards, enhance and enthrone meritocracy and an excellent work environment, in order to restore the institution’s lost glory. Princess Soboyejo stated this while delivering the […]
Nimbe Adedipe Library Online Registration Ongoing
The Nimbe Adedipe Library is calling on members of staff and students to partake in the ongoing online library registration and avail themselves of the rich collection of materials in the University library. A release signed by the Acting University Librarian, Dr Fehintola Onifade informed members of the University Community to visit the following site […]
Students’ Welfare Management Adjusts Timetable to Ease Stress – TIMTEC Chairman
The Chairman, Timetable and Examination Committee (TIMTEC), Dr. Oluseyi Ojekunle has disclosed that the welfare of students was a major determinant in preparing the current Timetable. Speaking in an exclusive chat with FUNAAB Bulletin, Dr. Ojekunle revealed that as part of efforts to further ease the challenge of transportation being faced by the students in […]
AMREC Trains Students On Poultry Production
Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) has empowered some selected Secondary School Students in Ogun State with skills and knowledge in Poultry production, at its Capacity Building Training, organized by the Extension and Adaptive Research (EAR), Unit of the Centre. In her address, the Director, Professor (Mrs.) Dorcas Adegbite said that the training was […]
FUNAAB INAUGURAL LECTURE Don Makes Case for Adequate Manpower In Geophysics
The 56th Inaugural Lecturer of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Adeniyi Olowofela has decried the shortage of manpower in Solid Earth Geophysics, calling on Government and stakeholders in the education sector to urgently address the challenge, in order to harness the financial prosperity in Geophysics. Prof. Olowofela stated this while delivering the […]
Focus On Ways Of Restoring The Institution’s Glory – Professor Adedipe
The Pioneer Vice Chancellor, Professor ‘Nimbe Adedipe has stressed the need for the University to quickly put the past behind it, and focus on ways of restoring the Institution’s glory as quickly as possible. Professor Adedipe who made this declaration during a Courtesy Visit to him by the Vice- Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako and other […]