FUNAAB Hosts TETFund Assessment Team for Equipment Upgrade
By Emeka Oluka A team of experts from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) paid an assessment visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on April 18, 2024, for the upgrade of Workshops and Laboratory Equipment. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde with the Director, Directorate of Academic Planning, Prof. Olajide Sogunle, and the […]
GRADUATE AGRIPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME – PHASE III
In the year 2022, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta entered into a partner Service Agreement with the British American Tobacco Nigerian Foundation (BATN, Foundation) for a Graduate Agripreneurship programme funded by BATNF. So far, 6 (six) agripreneurs have been selected (for phase I and II) to participate in the programme and were given one […]
FUNAAB Begins First Semester Examinations
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olaoye Oyewole Students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, embarked on their First Semester Examinations amidst a backdrop of meticulous planning, in spite of the daunting challenge of the rainstorm that ravaged the University, last week. In an exclusive interview with FUNAAB Bulletin at […]
VC Delivers Impressive One-Year Report at 35th Congregation
… Urges Staff to Uphold Peace By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde at the 35th Congregation meeting held today, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, rallied the University Community towards upholding peace and fostering a collaborative environment to propel FUNAAB to greater heights. In his Address, titled “Elevating Excellence: A Year of […]
Don Advocates Agricultural Machinery Engineering for Food Security in Nigeria
By Tofunmi Adebayo A don in the Department of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Engr. (Prof.) Alex Folami Adisa has advocated agricultural machinery engineering for food security in Nigeria. Speaking as the University’s 88th Inaugural Lecturer on the title, “Agricultural Machinery Engineering: A Key Towards Sustainable […]
NAUW Celebrates International Women’s Day in Grand Style
By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The National Association of University Women (NAUW) FUNAAB Chapter celebrated the 2024 International Women’s Day in a splendid event, marking the global significance of March 8 as a day to honour the achievements of women in the society. In his Address at the occasion marking the Day, the Vice-Chancellor, […]
FUNAAB Matriculates 4,324 Students
… As 11th Commencement Lecturer Urges Newly-Matriculated Students Not to Limit Themselves By Olaoye Oyewole & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has matriculated a total of 4,324 students for the 2023/2024 Academic Session. The matriculation which took place on February 28, 2024, signifies the importance of ambition and responsibility. Addressing the […]
VC Calls for Synergy Among Security Agencies
… As NSCDC Pays Courtesy Visit to FUNAAB By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has called for synergy among the Nigerian Security Agencies to enhance efficient and effective security operations in the country. Playing host to the topmost hierarchy of the Nigeria Security and […]
Don Stresses Vital Role of Soil Microbes
…As FUNAAB Holds 86th Inaugural Lecture By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga The need to make deliberate and determined efforts in protecting microbes in the soil so as to maximise their positive effects on food production has been emphasised. This charge was made by a seasoned Professor of Soil Microbiology, Prof. Oluwatoyin Babalola of the […]
Craftsmen Recognised as Pillars of National Development
By Olaoye Oyewole & Olatoye Sanusi The Nigeria Association of Engineering Craftsmen (NAEC) has been recognised as pillars of national development. The Association received high praise and encomium for their indispensable role in shaping the nation’s future at a One-Day Seminar organised by the Association for its members. The event, themed “Upholding Workplace Ethics: Bedrock […]
Ogun CP Addresses Mistrust Between the Police, Citizenry
…As FUNAAB Alumni Hold 26th Annual Convention By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alamutu has pointed corruption, and inadequate training on the part of the police as the major factors contributing to mistrust between the police and the citizens. CP Alamutu disclosed this while addressing the theme […]
NUC Audit Team Pays Courtesy Visit to VC
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Audit Team of the National Universities Commission (NUC) paid a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde prior to embarking on an audit assignment of the Part-Time Degree Programme in strict adherence to regulatory requirements. Led by Mrs. Mercy Nwoke, a Deputy Director at the NUC, the […]