Applause as COLPLANT Bids Farewell to Former DVC, Others
By Ayo Arowojolu The College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) was aglow with a celebration on December 4, 2024, as academic and non-teaching staff gathered in large numbers to honour four esteemed professors who recently retired from the University. The retirees included former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Omolayo Ariyo; former Dean of the […]
Pro-Chancellor Leads Delegation to Pay Homage to the Chancellor
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joshua Akinmodiro The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, HRM Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV Asoludero, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, led a high-level delegation on an official visit to the Chancellor, His Royal Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, the Obong of Calabar, today, Tuesday, December 3, 2024. The […]
Pro-Chancellor Leads Delegation to Calabar to Visit the Chancellor
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joshua Akinmodiro The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), and the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV Asoludero, led the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, and the Registrar, Dr. Titus Adeniyi, including the Bursar, Mr. Olukayode Osinuga on […]
FUNAAB Webinar Series 016
Title: Leveraging the Triple Helix Model with Competence-Based Teaching to Enhance Employability In today’s dynamic and competitive job market, bridging the gap between academia, industry, and government is crucial for fostering employability. The Triple Helix Model – a framework that emphasizes collaboration among these three entities – combined with competence-based teaching, offers a transformative approach […]
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UNAAB NEWS ( Now FUNAAB Bulletin ) VOL 4 No. 1 of January 1992. Credit: Oladele Soneye (PKA Baba Sho) Compiled by Olatoye Sanusi👇
Paragon of Virtue: FUNAAB Honours late Prof. Adedipe with Special Jumat
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olatoye Sanusi The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, November 29, 2024, honoured the departed pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nurudeen Olorun-Nimbe Adedipe with a special Jumat Service held at the University Mosque. The event, celebrating Prof. Adedipe’s enduring impact drew a large attendance from the University Community, reflecting the profound respect […]
Registrar Advocates Adherence to University Laws at Webinar Series
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The critical role of University laws in ensuring smooth operations and conflict management took centre stage during the 15th Webinar Series of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Speaking on the topic, “The Imperative of University Laws and Regulations in Preventing Conflicts and Crisis Management, the Registrar, Dr. […]
VC Describes Late Pioneer VC as a Visionary Leader
… As Family Visits FUNAAB to Express Gratitude Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has extolled the late pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Nurudeen Olorun-Nimbe Adedipe, as a visionary leader who dedicated his life to advancing Nigeria, FUNAAB, and humanity. Prof. Kehinde paid this glowing tribute during a Courtesy Visit […]
Youth Unemployment in Nigeria: COLBIOS Dean Discusses Triple Helix Model at Webinar Series
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Dean, College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), Prof. Iyabode Kehinde, has laid bare the issues of youth unemployment in Nigeria, even as she proposed the way out for the youths. Tackling the topic, “Leveraging the Triple Helix Model with Competence-Based Teaching to Enhance Employability,” during the FUNAAB Webinar series 016, […]
FUNAAB Pays Glowing Tribute to Pioneer VC at 8th Day Fidau Prayer
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on November 21, 2024, paid a heartfelt tribute to the Pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nurudeen Olorun-Nimbe Adedipe, during the 8th-Day Fidau Prayer held in his honour at the Musical Village, Ikorodu. The event was a profound celebration of the life and […]
COLAMRUD Elects New Deputy Dean
The College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has elected Dr. Chioma Adekunle from the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management as the new Deputy Dean. Dr. Adekunle succeeds Prof. Bosede Sotiloye of the Institute of Communication and General Studies, who recently completed her tenure. The Dean […]
VC Directs FUNAAB Flags at Half Mast to Honour Pioneer VC
As a mark of honour, reverence, and in tribute to the departed iconic academic leader, and Pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Nurudeen Olorun-Nimbe Adedipe, the 7th Substantive Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has directed that the University’s flags be flown at half-mast for three days, commencing immediately. The University, which […]