FUNAAB’s 34th Ramadan Lecture Reflects on Faith, Survival
… As VC Harps on Fear of God, Need For Harmony By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), witnessed a momentous occasion, recently as it hosted the 34th Ramadan Lecture at the FUNAAB Central Mosque. Titled “Surviving the Profane World: Antidote from Islamic Principles,” the event served as a […]
COLENG Organises OBE Workshop to Keep Pace with Global Engineering Trends
The College of Engineering (COLENG), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta recently held a 2-Day Mandatory Outcome Based Education (OBE) Workshop for an assemblage of engineering academic staff, members of the Engineering Community and interested members of the public. This was a follow-up to the recent Outcome Based Education (OBE) Workshop in Lagos, which marked a […]
Ogun NLC Appoints NAAT Member into Political Commission
By Joy Adeyiga The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Ogun State Chapter has approved the nomination of Comrade Atinuke Jooda into its Political Commission to serve as a member of the administration to reposition the political involvement of the Congress for the advantage of its members. A Memo dated March 25, 2024, and signed by the […]
Ogun NLA Leadership Visits ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library
The Nigeria Library Association (NLA) Ogun State Chapter, led by its Chairman, Dr. Godwin Oyewole, along with the Vice-Chairman, Dr. Bosede Ajiboye and the Secretary, Comrade Saheed Olawepo, paid a Courtesy Visit to the University Librarian, Dr. Abayomi Owolabi. Dr. Oyewole during the visit extolled Dr. Owolabi’s dynamic leadership, citing the flurry of activities and […]
Top Echelon of ADAN Visits FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The topmost echelon of the Association of Deans of Agriculture in Nigerian Universities (ADAN) led by their President, Prof. Olumuyiwa Jayeoba paid a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor on April 5, 2024. Speaking at the brief ceremony, the President of ADAN, Prof. Jayeoba stated that the Visit was to ascertain the University’s […]
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 […]
VC Graces 2024 Agrofood Fair
… Emphasises FUNAAB’s Openness to Collaboration By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, graced the 9th edition of the Agrofood and Plastprintpack Nigeria Trade Show today, March 26, 2024. Organised by the Organisation for the Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA), the event took place at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, […]
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 […]
Wafroex Donates Beehives to FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a bid to foster sustainable agricultural practices and technological advancement, Wafroex Ltd, an Agro-Allied organisation, has extended its philanthropic arm to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), with a significant donation of beehives. The event, which marks the beginning of a promising collaboration between the two entities, […]
Economic Diversification: Don Harps on Potentials of African Giant Rats
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga A significant call for economic diversification echoed through the halls of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) as Prof. Adebayo Akinloye, an esteemed figure in Veterinary Anatomy, delivered the University’s 87th Inaugural Lecture titled “The Magnum Opus of Reproductive Anatomy: The African Giant Rat and the Giant of […]
VC Appreciates CERECOM
… Describes Members as Dedicated By Emeka Oluka The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has appreciated the members of the Ceremonials Committee for their commitment, selfless service and dedication to the duties of the University. The Vice-Chancellor gave the appreciation while attending the CERECOM’s appraisal meeting of the recently held Matriculation Ceremony, including the upcoming 87th […]
SystemSpecs to Launch Innovative Campus App in FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Tofunmi Adebayo In a groundbreaking collaboration, SystemSpecs, a leading technology firm, has concluded plans to partner with the University to introduce an innovative app dubbed FUNAABMobile. The pioneering venture aimed to revolutionise campus life by offering a suite of features geared towards enhancing convenience and connectivity. Speaking at the collaborative meeting, […]