Cultivate Reading Culture -VC Charges Students
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kolawole Salako has charged Nigerian students to cultivate the habit of reading, declaring that “today’s Readers are tomorrow’s Leaders”. Prof. Salako who was represented by the Deputy Director, AMREC, Dr. Olalekan Oyekunle dropped the hint at a Seminar tagged, “Education and the Nigerian Child” and Interschool Debate Competition. The programme was organised […]
AMREC/COBFAS Hold Weed Management Training for FPY Students
The Directorate of Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) in collaboration with the Community Based-Farming Scheme (COBFAS) and The Cassava Weed Management Project (CWMP), have trained the current Farm Practical Year (FPY) Students on Cassava Weed Management. According to Director, AMREC, Professor Dorcas Adegbite, the training became expedient, in order to meet and train all […]
FUNAAB Must Stand, Says VC …As Management Appreciates CERECOM
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has called for unity among members of staff and all stakeholders of the University, saying that “FUNAAB Must Stand”. Professor Salako said this during the Appreciation Party organized for the members of the University Ceremonials Committee (CERECOM) for the success recorded during the 23rd, 24th and 25th Combined Convocation Ceremonies. The Vice-Chancellor […]
COLENG Holds International Conference on STEM
The College of Engineering, COLENG has held its International Conference on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as a driving force for sustainable development. Delivering his Keynote Address at the Opening Ceremony titled, “STEM Education and Sustainable Development in Africa”, the Head of Department, Wood Products Engineering, University of Ibadan, Professor Abel Olorunnisola said that […]
2017/2018 ACADEMIC SESSION MATRICULATION CEREMONY
NOTICE TO ALL MATRICULATING STUDENTS All Matriculating Students are hereby informed that the MATRICULATION CEREMONY for the 2017/2018 Academic Session will be held at the University Ceremonial Building on Wednesday, 30th May, 2018. All Matriculants are required by regulation to wear academic gowns. Academic Gowns and Caps can be obtained from the Colleges from Monday, […]
DEPLORABLE CAMP/ALABATA ROAD: Management Embarks On Rescue Mission -Solution underway
The nightmare being experienced by members of the University Community over the deplorable state of Camp/Alabata Road will soon become a thing of the past, as the University’s Management is reaching out to appropriate authorities and concerned stakeholders to facilitate major rehabilitation. The Registrar of the University, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola disclosed Management’s efforts to repair […]
FUNAAB ALUMNI Support Students With 10 Mini Buses
As part of efforts to boost transportation of students within and outside campus, FUNAAB Alumni Association has supported the institution with 10 mini Suzuki branded shuttle buses to join its fleet of buses. Presenting the buses to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako, the President of the Alumni Association, Mr. Olusola Tobun stated that the shuttle […]
Professor Morenike Dipeolu Appointed DVC Academic
The Governing Council of the University has approved the appointment of Professor (Mrs.) Morenike Dipeolu as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). According to a release by the Registrar, Dr ‘Bola Adekola, the appointment, which was on the recommendation of Senate is with retroactive effect from January 8, 2018 and is for a period of two years. A […]
SERVICOM Sensitizes University Community
The SERVICOM Unit of the University has called for increased awareness of the presence of SERVICOM on campus. A release signed by Focal Officer of the Unit, Mrs Adesumbo Laniyan, informed that its services as indicated in the SERVICOM motto is ” You have the right to be served right”, adding that its activities include […]
Report Your Harraser(s) To Us …Dean of Student Affairs charges students
The Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Babatunde Idowu has charged the students of the University to report whoever is harassing them to the Division. Prof. Idowu who gave the charge in an interview with FUNAAB Bulletin said Student Affairs Division and the University at large won’t condone any form of harassment or intimidation of student(s) […]
FUNAAB Graduates 43 Veterinary Doctors
Forty-Three new Veterinary Doctors were recently inducted during the Induction Ceremony and Admission of Graduates in the College of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET) into the Veterinary profession. Speaking at the occasion, the Guest Speaker, a Veterinarian and a Musical Guru popularly known as Beautiful Nubia, Dr. Segun Akinlolu who spoke on the theme, “The Cosmopolitan Veterinarian” […]
Mr. Fatokun Emerges FUNAAB CMS President
Mr. Olusola Fatokun of the University Library has emerged the President of FUNAAB Staff Co-operative Multipurpose Society Limited (CMS). Mr. Fatokun’s emergence came on the heels of his victory at CMS election. Also elected are Mr. Oladapo Oluwatudimu (Vice President); Mr. Daniel Odegbami (Secretary); Mrs. Margret Omisope (Treasurer) who was returned unopposed; and the quartet […]
Transportation Problem Is Being Addressed …Management Assures Students
As part of proactive measures to ameliorate the transport challenges faced by the students, the University Management has given approval for the repair of four (4) buses while funds have also been released to fix another three (3). Management disclosed this in a Press Release signed by the Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola and made available […]
STUDENT’S’ WELFARE Management Tackles Challenges -Registrar, DSA, CSO Speak
The students of the University will start to heave a sigh of relief from the challenges they are facing as the ongoing proactive efforts of the six months old Professor Kolawole Salako led Management is poised to start yielding dividends. The trio of the University Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola, the Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. Babatunde […]
Alumni Donate to FUNAAB, ANP Students too
In a bid to ensure smooth processing of transcripts for students on request, the UNAAB Alumni Association has donated a sum of One Million Naira (N1,000.000.00) only for the upgrading and computerization of the Exams and Records Unit of the University. Making the donation, the President of the Association, Mr. Olusola Tobun noted that the […]
FUNAAB @ 30: NRI Felicitates with FUNAAB
The Natural Resources Institute (NRI), University of Greenwich, UK a frontline partner with the University has felicitated with the University on the celebration of its 30 years of existence. Speaking through the Director, Professor Andrew Westby in an online message released through its official Facebook page, NRI stated that the collaboration between the two institutions […]
Admission to FUNAAB Excites New Students
New students have expressed joy and hope of a bright future following their admission into the University. Some of the freshers who made their feelings known in a vox-pop conducted by FUNAAB Bulletin described their admission as a fulfillment of childhood dream. They stated that the privilege of pursuing their preferred courses in a conducive […]
Students’ Resumption Good for Business – Traders
Business activities within and especially outside the campus have come back to life, following the resumption of students for the 1st Semester 2017/2018 Academic Session. FUNAAB Bulletin crew which visited students’ densely populated neighbourhood including Harmony Estate, Isolu and Camp where petty trading thrives, gathered from traders and other operators of commerce that business was […]
“No Receipt, No bed Space” -DSA Warns FUNNAB Students
The attention of the Student Affairs Division has been drawn to the unwholesome practices by some students residing in the Halls of Residence. It has been observed that the prescribed hostel fees were not paid by the students before they were allocated bed spaces. Consequent on the above, receipt of payment of the prescribed hostel […]
FUNAAB Committed to Food Security in Nigeria – DVC (D)
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has reinstated its commitment to facilitate solution to agriculture, overcome hunger, poverty and unemployment for the youths and teeming graduates. Giving the assurance was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Professor Lateef Sanni, at the 2017/2018 Orientation Programme for the Farm Practical Year Students. His words “I want to assure […]
AMREC COMMENCES FARM BROADCASTS ON FUNAAB RADIO
As part of efforts geared towards realising the mandate of disseminating information on proven agricultural technologies to farmers and other stakeholders in agriculture, the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) has started an on-air farm broadcast on FUNAAB Radio 89.5 FM. The Programme titled, “Agbe-Sunwon” is a weekly programme aired every Wednesday between 2pm […]
UMFB Holds 2nd AGM …Poised to Impact Stakeholders – Vice-Chancellor
In line with its commitment to render excellent, prompt, efficient and accountable service to its shareholders and customers at large, the UNAAB Micro Finance Bank has held its 2nd Annual General Meeting, with the introduction of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako as the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Bursar, Mr. Chukwunwike Ezekpeazu as […]
FUNAAB Must Be a Better Family in my Time – Obong Muslim Community – Partners in Progress – Amir
In the spirit of the 30th Anniversary of the University, the Chancellor, and the Obong of Calabar, His Royal Eminence, Edidem Okon Ekpo, Abasi Otu V, has emphasized that the University must be a better family under his watch as the Chancellor of the University. The Obong made the charge during the Inter-denominational Service held as […]
2017/2018 Orientation Programme Be Focused … VC Charges New Students
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has charged newly admitted students of the University to be focused and be of good character as the University has zero tolerance for indiscipline and other social vices. Giving this charge at the 2017/2018 Orientation programme, organised for the new students, Professor Salako who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, […]