FUNIS Rolls Out Drums at 20
By Femi Dansu All is now set for the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS), as it gears up to celebrate its 20th Anniversary. FUNIS has planned a series of events to mark this special occasion after providing quality education to students for two decades. According to a Release signed by the Principal, […]
CRPA to Honour VC with Exemplary Leadership Award
By Emeka Oluka One of the foremost Civil Society organisations in Nigeria with its base in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, the Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CRPA) is set to honour the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde with the Exemplary Leadership Award. The award ceremony would be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 by […]
Pro-Chancellor Leads Council on Campus Facility Tour
… Describes FUNAAB as a National Treasure By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Emeka Oluka The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, has praised FUNAAB’s world-class facilities, describing the University as one of the […]
FUNAAB Set to Hold 94th Inaugural Lecture on October 30
By Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is scheduled to hold its 94th Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building, starting at 2 p.m. The Lecture, titled “Afrocentric and Gendered-Constructions of Psychological Well-Being in Families: The Sojourn of a Gender Scholar,” would be delivered by Prof. […]
Works Directorate to Honour Outgoing Director
By Olaoye Oyewole The Directorate of Works and Services, is set to honour its outgoing Director, Engr. Oluwole Akinyele, with a Special Send-forth ceremony for his contributions and dedicated service to the University. According to the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Mr. Lawal Surajudeen, the occasion would be a sincere expression of gratitude for Engr. […]
FUNAAB Begins Construction of Research Laboratory, Demonstration Farm
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has begun the construction of a state-of-the-art Research Laboratory and Demonstration Farm, which included the development of a modern Greenhouse and a cutting-edge Research Centre, aimed at enhancing agricultural research and practical training at the University.
FUNAAB Commences Coffee Cultivation
By Olasunkanmi Olajide Recognising the economic and agricultural importance of coffee as one of the most valuable commodities exported by developing countries, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has embarked on a significant coffee cultivation project. Reports indicate that over 75 million people globally rely on coffee for their livelihood, and in early September […]
FUNAAB Hosts Japanese Professors, Explores Collaboration Opportunities
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), recently hosted three distinguished professors from Japan, marking a significant step toward strengthening international partnerships. The visiting professors, Prof. Juichi Inada from the Department of International Economics, Senshu University; Associate Prof. Fu Hoi, Senshu University; and Prof. Yuichi Sasaoka, Dean of the Graduate School of Global Governance, Meiji […]
COLENG Honours Retired Staff with Farewell Celebration
By Olaoye Oyewole The College of Engineering (COLENG) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on September 18, 2024, honoured two distinguished retired staff members, Prof. Samson Awokola and Engr. (Dr.) Lawrence Olaoluwa, in a heartfelt farewell celebration, recognising their outstanding contributions to the College and University. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. […]
FUNAABite Wins Chinese Government Scholarship
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olaoye Oyewole Mr. Oladeji Olaide Ayodele, a student from the Department of Crop Protection, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has been awarded the highly competitive Chinese Government Scholarship to pursue a PhD in Plant Pathology at the Northwest A&F University, […]
Pro-Chancellor, VC Honoured with CIML Fellowships
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, HRM, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV alongside the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, were conferred with the prestigious Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership (CIML). The Pro-Chancellor who was represented at the event by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Kola […]
Board Chair Commends Staff School for Professionalism
… As their New Session Kicks-Off with Workshop The Chairman of the FUNAAB Schools’ Management Board and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi, has commended the management and staff of the FUNAAB Staff School for their dedication to professionalism and commitment to maintaining high standards in the previous sessions, as he welcomed them to […]