FUNAAB Holds Workshop to Review 2021-2025 Strategic Plan
By Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), recently held an intensive workshop focused on its strategic plan for 2021-2025. The event gathered key University stakeholders, including Deans, Directors, and Heads of Departments and Units. In his Opening Remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, Prof. […]
Pro-Chancellor Seeks Alake’s Intervention for FUNAAB Access Road’s Rehabilitation
By Emeka Oluka, Olaoye Oyewole & Joy Adeyiga The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, His Royal Majesty (HRM) Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, has appealed to the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba (Dr.) Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, CFR, Okukenu IV, to leverage his influence to facilitate […]
FUNAAB Presents Multi-Million Naira NRF Awards to Recipients
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo Six distinguished Researchers in the University have been presented with the award of the prestigious National Research Fund (NRF) Grants. The momentous ceremony was held on January 16, 2024 at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room A. Speaking at the Handing-over Ceremony of Letters of Awards to the recipients, the Vice-Chancellor, […]
Prof. Oso Becomes Dean, COLANIM
By Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has approved the appointment of Prof. Abimbola Oso from the Department of Animal Nutrition (ANN), as the Dean, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production. The appointment which was on the recommendation of the College Board of COLANIM was for a term of three years, commencing on […]
WAFROEX, FUNAAB Deepen Partnership on Honey Production
By Olasunkanmi Olajide WAFROEX, a leading Apiculture and Agro-Allied organisation has deepened its partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) in sustainable beekeeping practices, including enhancing honey production in Nigeria. Speaking at the meeting, the Team Lead, Mr. Samir Lababidi detailed the organisation’s plans to deepen its collaboration with FUNAAB, highlighting their success […]
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 […]
Quality Assurance Crucial to Prevent System Collapse – VC
By Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has stated that quality assurance was vital to achieving the vision and mission of any organisation, warning that without it, organisations risk premature failure. Prof. Kehinde disclosed this at a One-Day Workshop organised for members of the University’s Quality Assurance Committee, […]
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 […]
ANAN-FUNAAB Chapter Elects New Officers
The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Chapter, composed of professional accountants from the Bursary and Internal Audit Departments of FUNAAB, made history on July 3, 2024. At their quarterly meeting held in the Pension Board Room, the chapter elected new officers who would lead the Association from […]
Professors Ajayi, Ojo Celebrated for Exemplary Service to FUNAAB
By Emeka Oluka The Department of Agricultural Administration (AGAD) today, July 2, 2024, honoured Prof. Michael Ajayi for his meritorious service to the Department and the University at large. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, appreciated Prof. Ajayi for his services to the Department of AGAD and the University, describing him as […]
TSU Seeks FUNAAB’s Mentorship on Development
By Olaoye Oyewole Principal Officers from the Taraba State University (TSU), Jalingo, recently visited the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to seek its mentorship and understudy its structural development. In his Address to the TSU delegation, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde expressed gratitude for TSU’s decision to model its development after FUNAAB. He emphasised […]
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 […]