Zoo Park Welcomes PFN Children

… Harvests Fresh Vegetables In a significant move to drive the influx of visitors, to increase the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) recently had the pleasure of hosting children from the Prison Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Ogun State Chapter, for an unforgettable wildlife adventure at the FUNAAB Zoo Park. […]

Acting Head of DPR Donates Water Turtle to FUNAAB Zoo

By Femi Dansu The Acting Head of the Directorate of Public Relations (DPR), Mr. Olasunkanmi Olajide, today, August 26, 2024, donated a water turtle to the FUNAAB Zoological Park to support its growth and development. Commending the donor, the Director, FUNAAB Zoo Park, Prof. Sammy Sam-Wobo, appreciated Mr. Olajide for his generosity, calling on other […]

Don Calls for Legislation to Ban Open Grazing

… As FUNAAB Holds 93rd Inaugural Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Temiloluwa Osinuga A renowned expert in Wildlife Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Omotola Jayeola has called for the enactment of legislation to ban open grazing in Nigeria, even as he emphasised the need to promote wildlife […]

FUNAAB to Hold 93rd Inaugural Lecture on August 21

By Tofunmi Adebayo & Temiloluwa Osinuga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), would on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, host its 93rd Inaugural Lecture at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building by 2 p.m. The Lecture, titled “The Tragedy of Consumption and Conservation: A Paradox of Community Emancipation,” would be delivered by Prof. Omotola Abiola Jayeola […]

Egba Molusabi Oju Lankanri Network Zonal Executives Visit FUNAAB Zoo Park

The Zonal Executives of the Egba Molusabi Oju Lankanri Network, representing communities in Adigbe, Ibara, Oke-Itoku, Kemta, and Adatan Divisions, recently paid a Courtesy-Visit to the Director, FUNAAB Zoo Park, Prof. Sammy Sam-Wobo. The delegation was led by the Zonal Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Bello, Vice-Chairman, Ven. Ebenezer Ogundeyi, and Secretary, Mr. Olufemi Ayoola, among others. […]

FUNAAB Organises Comprehensive Fire Safety Training for Key Staff

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a proactive effort to enhance the safety and security of lives and property on campus, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) in collaboration with Jobi Consulting Firm, organised a 3-Day Fire Safety Training for key staff members. The Training targeted personnel from the Environmental Unit, selected staff […]

NCF Visits FUNAAB to Forge New Collaborations

By Olaoye Oyewole & Femi Dansu The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) team has paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) with a view to establish a fruitful partnership between both parties. During the visit held in Conference Room A of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, Mr. Ayodele Alamu, Senior […]

Biotech Centre to Hold Two-Day Workshop

The Biotechnology Centre, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to hold a 2-Day Workshop on Biorisk Management Awareness from May 20 to 21, 2024, at the Bioinformatics Laboratory of the Biotechnology Centre, by 10:00 a.m.

Works Controller Visits FUNAAB

 … Assesses Camp/FUNAAB Road for Immediate Rehabilitation By Femi Dansu & Abiodun Babatunde The Federal Controller of Works in Ogun State, Mrs. Oloyede Forosola, on Monday, May 13, 2024, paid a Courtesy Visit to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Accompanied by key representatives, she was received by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, who […]

NILH Holds South-West Zonal Meeting in FUNAAB

By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on Thursday, March 14, 2024, hosted the Nigeria Institute of Landscape Horticulturists (NILH) South-West Zonal Meeting. Declaring the meeting opened, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde welcomed participants and reiterated the University’s rating by the Times Higher  Education as the best University of […]

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 […]

 Introducing the Newest Member of the FUNAAB Zoo Family!

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of a precious baby donkey, “BAMGBO” right here at FUNAAB Zoo Park! This adorable addition to our animal family is already stealing hearts with his playful antics. Bamgbo is a symbol of new beginning. Join us in celebrating this special moment!  Visit our female donkey and her adorable […]