Last Updated on October 23, 2026 by Olasunkanmi Olajide
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has appointed Prof. Oladele Talabi as the Director of the FUNAAB Zoo Park for a three-year tenure, effective October 20, 2026, to October 19, 2029.
The appointment, approved by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, is in recognition of Prof. Talabi’s capacity to provide effective academic and administrative leadership to the Zoo Park and contribute positively to the overall development of the University.
Prof. Talabi, a Senate Representative on the Governing Council and a former Director of the Institute of Human Resources Development (INHURD), FUNAAB, brings previous administrative experience within the University to his new responsibility. His appointment is expected to strengthen the management and development of the Zoo Park, particularly in advancing its roles in teaching, research, wildlife conservation, environmental education and community engagement.
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