FUNAAB Zoo Park Welcomes New Crocodile Hatchlings in Captive Breeding Milestone
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Zoo Park has once again recorded a significant breakthrough in wildlife conservation, with the successful hatching of six crocodile hatchlings under its ongoing captive breeding programme. The hatchlings emerged after an incubation period of approximately three months, following the natural nesting behaviour of the mother crocodile, who had […]
FUNAAB-WAFROEX Holds Beekeeping Training for 160 Students
By Tofunmi Adebayo The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with WAFROEX, a leading multinational apiculture and agro-allied organisation powered by Goldswarm, have successfully conducted an introductory training on beekeeping for 160 FUNAAB students. Held today, April 9, 2025, at the Green Chamber, the event was tagged “Introductory Training on Beekeeping and Apiculture […]
FUNAAB Zoo Park Undergoes Major Upgrades Following Vice-Chancellor’s Visit
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Zoo Park is currently undergoing significant upgrades, following a recent visit by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde. True to his pledge to enhance infrastructure and animal welfare across the University, the Vice-Chancellor’s visit has sparked immediate improvements at the Zoo Park, with work now in progress on key […]
VC Pays Inspection Visit to FUNAAB Zoo Ahead of Elephant Arrival
…Reaffirms Commitment to Infrastructure, Welfare and Eco-Tourism In anticipation of a landmark addition to its animal population, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Zoological Park played host to a landmark event on April 5, 2025, as the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, undertook an extensive inspection tour of the Zoological Park’s 62-hectare expansive landmass. The […]
FUNAAB to Host Introductory Training on Beekeeping, Apiculture Value Chain on Wednesday
In a bid to promote sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship, the WAFROEX-FUNAAB Beekeeping Academy, in partnership with GoldSwarm, is set to host a comprehensive One-Day Introductory Course in Apiculture and Beekeeping Value Chain Fundamentals at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the training would take place from 9:00 a.m. […]
Don Advocates for Colleges of Marine, Blue Economy in Agricultural Institutions
… As FUNAAB Holds 100th Inaugural Lecture By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu A distinguished scholar in Fish Pathology and Management, Prof. Adeolu Akinyemi, has called for the establishment of a Faculty or College of Marine and Blue Economy in institutions offering agricultural courses. Prof. Akinyemi, from the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, College […]
FUNAAB’s 98th Inaugural Lecture:
Finally! Goats Gain an Advocate in FUNAAB Don By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu Goat, an animal that has been tagged stubbornly by many can now heave a sigh of relief as it can now boast of an Advocate in the person of Prof. James Daramola, an expert in Reproductive Physiology from the Department of […]
FUNAAB-Wafroex Honey Production Partnership Yields Positive Results
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The strategic partnership between the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and Wafroex Ltd, an agro-allied company, has yielded positive results as honey harvesting has commenced on the University campus. As part of its corporate social responsibility initiative, Wafroex has donated another set of 70 Lyson Langstroth Beehives to […]
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 […]