The FUNAAB Success Story: Fostering Growth, Development through Strategic Partnerships
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Emeka Oluka In an era where global collaboration is key to academic and technological advancement, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has emerged as a leading example of how strategic partnerships could drive innovation, foster development, and enhance global reputation. Under the dynamic leadership of the 7th Substantive Vice-Chancellor, Prof. […]
Expert Identifies Challenges of Food Inflation in Nigeria
…Calls for Intensive Agricultural Mechanisation By Durodola Makinde & Emeka Oluka An expert in Agricultural practices and the Acting Director, Directorate of University Farms, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Dr. Emmanuel Bankole has lend his voice to address the issue of rising food inflation in the country. Dr. Bankole who was a guest on […]
FUNAAB, HortiNigeria Host 2024 International Youth Day
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on August 17, 2024, hosted the International Youth Day in partnership with HortiNigeria and Heifer International. Speaking at the event, Prof. Isaac Aiyelaagbe, a key figure in FUNAAB’s agricultural initiatives, emphasised the importance of the programme to the University, highlighting FUNAAB’s dedication to Entrepreneurial Agriculture […]
FUNAAB/HarvestField Begin 250Ha Soybean Cultivation on Campus
By Joy Adeyiga As part of efforts geared towards agricultural revitalisation on campus, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with HarvestField Industries Limited, today, July 23, 2024, began the cultivation of 250 hectares of land on campus for soybean production. Recalled that the University forged a significant partnership through a Memorandum of […]
8th Governing Council Visits Ogun State Governor
By Olasunkanmi OlajideOn July 18, 2024, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, His Royal Majesty Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, alongside the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, and other Council members, paid a Courtesy Call on Ogun State Governor Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun, CON, at the Governor’s Office […]
Pro-Chancellor Solicits Congregation’s Support at its 36th Meeting
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land has called for the support of the members of Congregation and the University at large to assist the 8th Governing Council succeed in running the affairs of the University. […]
FUNAAB Dam: The Largest in any Nigerian University, Says Pro-Chancellor
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, who assumed duties on campus on July 15, 2024, revealed that the dam in the University was the largest […]
Netherlands Diplomat Visits FUNAAB to Boost Agricultural Ties
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Olaoye Oyewole, Femi Dansu & Temiloluwa Osinuga Ambassador Michel Deelen, the Consul General (CG) of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Lagos, visited the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), to boost agricultural ties. The event, held at the Red Chamber of the University on July 11, 2024, aimed to strengthen bonds […]
ADAN Hosts 8th Annual Conference, 67th AGM at FUNAAB
By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu In a bid to tackle the pressing challenges of climate change and food security in Nigeria, the Association of Deans of Agriculture in Nigerian Universities (ADAN), in partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), held the Opening Ceremony of its 8th Annual Conference and 67th Annual General […]
FUNAAB Dawning a New Day to Address Food Challenges
By Emeka Oluka, Femi Dansu & Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has embarked on a massive production of cassava, livestock, and other farm products to address food security challenges in Abeokuta, in particular, and Ogun State, in general. Bearing as its core mandate of Teaching, Research and Extension Service, FUNAAB was […]
TETFund-NRF Project:
Tomato Agronomic Biofortification Project Holds Inception Meeting By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Tomato Agronomic Biofortification Project, a Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund)-National Research Fund (NRF) sponsored project has held its Inception Meeting to kick-start the project. The meeting, was held on June, 26, 2024, at the College of Plant Science and Crop Production […]
COLBIOS Holds Workshop for PG Students
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu As a means of preparing its Postgraduate students in the art of writing Grant Winning Proposals, the College of Biosciences (COLBIOS) has held a Grant Writing and Application Workshop for Postgraduate students in the College with the theme “Writing a Winning Grant Proposal”. Speaking during the Opening Ceremony, the […]