FUNAAB Marks World Food Safety Day
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has joined stakeholders all over the world to mark and celebrate the maiden edition of World Food Safety Day, with an awareness rally. Speaking at the occasion, the Project Leader and former Dean, College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), Professor Folake Henshaw said the June 7, […]
CAMP/ALABATA ROAD Users Commend Erection of Speed Breakers
Motorists and pedestrians have commended the erection of speed breakers on the newly rehabilitated Camp/Alabata Road. Speaking on the erection of the speed breakers in a chat with FUNAAB Bulletin, a cross-section of the interviewees, comprising commercial drivers, students, passengers, petty traders and members of staff of the University described it as a welcome development. […]
Professor Bodunde to Deliver 59th Inaugural Lecture
All is set for the 59th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to be delivered by Professor Jacob Goke Bodunde, a Professor of Hortuculture and Landscape Management, from the Department of Horticulture in the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT). The Lecture, titled, “Unveiling the Beauty of An Unforbidden […]
Don Proffers Solution to Nigeria’s Economic Challenges
The Director, Institute for Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ibadan, Prof. James Adediran has made a case for the country to return to Agriculture, if she is truly desirous of boosting the economy for the benefit of her citizens. Professor Adediran made the call while delivering a Keynote Address titled, “Revitalizing The […]
FUNAAB Crèche Celebrates Children on Children’s Day
May 27, a day set aside for celebrating Children around the world has come again, and this year, the Nigerian Association of University Women (NAUW) FUNAAB Branch celebrated it with former and current children and parents of the FUNAAB CRECHE. Speaking at the ceremony, The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako who was represented by the Deputy […]
2018/2019 Orientation Programme: FUNAAB VC Tasks New Students on Academic Excellence
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Kolawole Salako has charged newly admitted students of the University, particularly the male folks to shun the use of hard drugs and other social vices as the University has zero tolerance for such. Professor Salako gave this charge during the 2018/2019 Orientation programme, organized to familiarize the newly admitted students with […]
The Problem With First Aid … Director, Health Centre
Lack of basic knowledge and skill in the proper handling of crisis is the bane of First Aid treatment, according to the Acting Director, Health Centre, Dr. Abiodun Amusan. Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of a 2-Day Workshop on First Aid and Handling of First Aid Box, Dr. Amusan disclosed that, “when faced with crisis, […]
Experts Counsel Finalists
Guest speaker, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi has charged the final year students of the University to expand their thinking horizons, be bold to lay hold on the future and be ready to dare the world with new inventions”. She encouraged the graduating students, charging them that their future is NOW!, and not tomorrow, urging them to […]
FOOD SAFETY ALERT! Beware of Mycotoxins – Experts
Producers and Consumers of food-stuffs and feeds have been warned to beware of the presence of Mycotoxins because of their chronic effects on the health of man and animals. Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of a Training Workshop on Mycotoxins, organized by the University’s Biotechnology Centre, Experts described Mycotoxins as toxic metabolites that are injurious […]
Experts Advocate Youth Inclusion in Agriculture
Agricultural Experts and Stakeholders have advocated the urgent need for youth inclusion in agricultural innovations as panacea for sustainable national development. They spoke at an agricultural forum, organized by Agricultural Innovations Movement (AIM), in collaboration with the Postgraduate Students Association (PGSA) and FUNAAB Alumni Association, held recently in the University. Speaking on the topic, “Grant […]
COBFAS Records Bumper Harvest
The Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) has recorded a bumper harvest of maize at its Farm located along Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) Road, on the University Campus. FUNAAB Bulletin Crew was on ground at the harvesting and sales of the maize to marketers from Abeokuta metropolis. In an interview with […]
AMREC Hosts Workshop
The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the university last week organised a One Day Workshop to sensitise and orientate people of Budo-Ayetoro and neighbouring community on benefits of good health and nutrition. The Workshop which was aimed at strengthening the cordial relationship between FUNAAB and members of the community, featured medical assistance and free […]