Professor Okojie Clamours for Quality Assurance in Nigerian Universities
A former Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Julius Okojie, OON has declared that any nation that is serious about engaging education, as a social-change instrument, should ensure good quality University education for her citizenry. The University Don made the disclosure while delivering the maiden Distinguished Lecture Series of the Federal University of Agriculture, […]
NATION BUILDING: We’ve Made Impact At 30 … Vice-Chancellor Tells Journalists
The University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has appraised FUNAAB’s Thirty Years of existence declaring that the institution has contributed to the transformation agenda of successive Federal Government, especially in the area of agriculture. Professor Salako who disclosed this at a Press Conference commemorating the University 30th Anniversary Celebrations attributed FUNAAB’s contributions to nation building to […]
VC meets with University Professors …Describes them as elders in the system
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako has described the Professors in the University as elders in the system, irrespective of their age, stressing that they are an integral part of the system that enhances smooth running and development of the Institution. The Vice-Chancellor said this during a “town hall” meeting, held at the Mahmood Yakuub […]
IMC Lauds Quality of FUNAAB NEEDS Project
The Implementation Monitoring Committee (IMC), on the Needs Assessment Intervention in Nigerian Public Universities has expressed satisfaction With the quality and standard of projects being executed in the University. The leader of the team, Mr. Samson Ugwuoke gave the commendation after leading his team on an inspection tour of project sites. Mr. Ugwuoke who is […]
FUNAAB to Deepens Ties with Odeda LG, PFM … As Ghanian Envoy Seeks Partnership
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Odeda Local Government Area and Paramount FM are interested in strengthening their partnerships. Speaking during a Courtesy Visit by the University’s Management team to Odeda Local Government Secretariat, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako reiterated the tripodal mandate of the University which is Teaching, Research and Extension, adding that […]
Package Yourselves Well – CENTS Director Charges Graduates
The Director, Centre of Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS), Professor Babatunde Adewunmi has admonished the graduating set of different Colleges in the University to package themselves well for profitable employment. Professor Adewunmi who disclosed this, at the CENTS programme titled, “Branding FUNAAB Graduates for Employment and Marketability”, he noted that the programme was special as it would […]
After CAVA, Cassava should continue …VC Charges CAVA II Service Providers
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has charged Cassava Adding Value for Africa Phase II (CAVA II), Nigeria to make sure that cassava cultivation and processing continue unabated even after rounding-off CAVA. Professor Salako disclosed this recently, while giving the Opening Address at the CAVA II Nigeria Meeting with Service Providers which was held at the […]
AMREC Collaborates with Wheels of Hope Rising Foundation, Others
The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC), in conjunction with Gender Development Initiative (GenDI); Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ogun State Chapter and Small Adult Voices partnered recently, with Wheels of Hope Rising Foundation to empower over 100 school children as well as more than 80 rural dwellers which comprised of men and women. The […]
COLENG Honours Retired Professor
The College of Engineering (COLENG) has organised a Send-forth in honour of its pioneer Dean, Professor Peter Aiyedun for his contributions to the development of the College. He was a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Speaking at the occasion, the Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering, Dr Olayide Adetunji stressed the importance of celebrating […]
VC Presents Strategic Agenda to Congregation
As part of efforts to take the University to unprecedented heights, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has presented his 12-point strategic plan to members of Congregation. Making the presentation at the first Congregation Meeting he presided over since his assumption of office on November 1, 2017, Professor Salako disclosed that his administrative style would be […]
VC Pays Homage to Egba Royal Fathers … Solicits Royal Support for FUNAAB
As part of efforts to enhance town and gown relationship, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has paid homage to prominent Royal Fathers in Egbaland. The Obas are, the Osile of Oke-Ona Egba, HRM Oba (Dr.) Adedapo Adewale Tejouso, Karunwi III; the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, HRM Oba Olusanya Adegboyega Dosunmu, Amororo II; the Olubara of […]
Head, DPR Bags Double Honours
The Ovie R’Uvwie Kingdom in Effurun, Delta State has honoured the Head of the University’s Directorate of Public Relations, Dr. (Mrs.) Linda Ogugua Onwuka, MCIPM, MNIPR with the Distinguished Corporate Leadership Award for her immense contributions to the successful take-off and rapid development of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) as pioneer Registrar. The […]
AMREC Honours Immediate Past Director
Every member of staff, irrespective of his or her cadre is important and key to the success of administration, especially in the University. The outgone Director, Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC), Professor Victor Olowe stated this amid glowing tributes showered on him for a job well done at a Send-Forth Ceremony, held in […]
Gold House Shines at FUNIS Inter-house Sports
Team Gold House was all smiles as they beat other competitors with 270 points to clinch the first position at the FUNAAB International School (FUNIS), 5th Inter-House Sports Competition, held at its Sport’s pitch. The keenly contested tournament featured various sporting events which included march past, relay races, soccer, track and field, table tennis, scrabble and […]
FUNAAB Registrar Bags Golden Service Merit Award
The Registrar, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Dr. Bola Adekola, FCIA, FCIDA, has been honoured with the prestigious Golden Service Merit Award by the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA), Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye Chapter, for his meritorious service to the institution. The Award was presented to him at a colourful ceremony, […]
Management Strengthens Cooperation with Security Agencies … Visits DSS & Police Headquarters in Ogun State
The Management of the University has paid a Courtesy Call on security agencies in Ogun State, seeking more support in the areas of proactive security measures, sharing of information and intelligence, as well as sustaining the peace being enjoyed on campus and neighbouring communities. Speaking at the office of the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, […]
FUNAAB Holds Advanced School Applications – Trains 50 Participants on Modern Scientific Simulation Code
The Department of Physics, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in conjunction with the Faculty of Physics, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany, has hosted an Advanced School on Applications of First-Principles and Molecular Simulations in Physical Sciences. The School was sponsored by the Volkswagenstiftung, Germany and the Abdus Salam International Centre […]
Ogun State Government Seeks More Partnership with FUNAAB
Ogun State Government has expressed its readiness to strengthen it partnership with the University by exploring other relevant areas of agriculture for the overall development of the state and the nation in general. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mrs. Adepeju Adebajo stated this during a Courtesy Call on the Management of the University. Mrs Adebajo […]
FUNAAB VC Becomes SSSN Fellow …As Society Holds 42nd Annual Conference
The University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako has been honoured with the distinguished award of Fellow of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN). 2Delivering a Goodwill Message at the Opening Ceremony of 42nd Annual Conference of SSSN, held at the Professor E. A. Adebowale Training Hall of IITA, Professor Salako stated that he was […]
PMB Honours FUNAAB’s Graduate
President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR has honoured a FUNAAB Alumnus, Mr. Micheal Ugwuzor for winning the Presidential Graphics Design Competition, which received over 500 entries within the country. The President recognized Mr. Ugwuzor for his exceptional performance in his personal Twitter handle. Mr. Ugwuzor, who graduated from the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology (EMT), College […]
University Librarian Bows out in Style
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako and other Principal Officers of the University have joined members of staff of ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library in honouring the outgone University Librarian, Dr. (Mrs.) Mulikat Saalam, for her selfless service to the University during her tenure of office. Speaking at a Send-Forth ceremony, Professor Salako commended Dr. (Mrs.) Salaam for […]
FUNAAB Alumni 20th Annual Convention: … VC Canvasses for Food Security
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has stressed the need to increase agricultural productivity in order to alleviate hunger in the face of global economic recession. The call was made by the Vice-Chancellor at the 20th Annual Convention and 19th Annual Lecture Series of FUNAAB Alumni Association. According to Professor Salako, recession is a business cycle contraction that […]
DIVIDENDS OF COBFAS: Monarchs canvass retention of nine months duration
The Royal Fathers of towns hosting the University’s Community Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) have unanimously called for the retention of nine-month duration, for the practical training of the institution’s undergraduates, in their domain, in order to enhance quality training. Receiving the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kola Salako and his Management team in their respective palaces, the Monarchs […]
VC Seeks to Consolidate Relationship with FMC, Others … Says they are FUNAAB’s Partners in Progress
In a bid to consolidate as well as enhance Town and Gown relationship with other Federal Government’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA’s) in Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun State, the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Kolawole Salako has paid courtesy visits to the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba; Federal College of Education […]