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, HortiNigeria Host 2024 International Youth Day
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on August 17, 2024, hosted the International Youth Day in partnership with HortiNigeria and Heifer International. Speaking at the event, Prof. Isaac Aiyelaagbe, a key figure in FUNAAB’s agricultural initiatives, emphasised the importance of the programme to the University, highlighting FUNAAB’s dedication to Entrepreneurial Agriculture […]
CSLU Conducts Graduate Intern Interview for CWAY
By Femi Dansu In line with its ongoing partnership with CWAY Nigeria Dairy Limited, the Career Services and Linkages Unit (CSLU) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, August 16, 2024, organised a graduate internship interview for selected graduating students from the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET), Animal Science & Livestock Production (COLANIM), […]
RUFORUM Awards FUNAAB for Agriculture Capacity Building
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been honoured with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) at its 2nd Triennial Conference in Windhoek, Namibia. The conference which was held from August 12-16, 2024, brought together over 1,500 delegates from around the world, […]
FUNAAB Zoo Park Organises Workshop on Fire Safety, Prevention
By Femi Dansu, Tofunmi Adebayo & Temiloluwa Osinuga In a proactive effort to enhance the safety and security of lives and properties on campus, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Zoo Park, in collaboration with Stamp Multiventure, has organised a Fire Safety Workshop for its staff on August 14, 2024. Welcoming participants to the […]
LASUSTECH Officials Visit COBFAS to Explore Collaborative Opportunities
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on August 14, 2024, played host to a distinguished delegation from the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, Lagos State, underscoring the growing relationship between the two institutions. The team was led by Dr. Khadijah Agbalaya, Ag. HoD, Animal Production Department, LASUSTECH. The delegation’s visit […]
VC Commissions 30-Unit Small Ruminant Pen for COLANIM
By Femi Dansu In a bid to boost agricultural research and livestock production, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, today, August 12, 2024, commissioned a state-of-the-art 30-unit Small Ruminant Experimental Pen at the College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM) Farm, along the Directorate of University Farms […]
AUXANO Farms Strengthens Partnership with FUNAAB
By Femi Dansu & Temiloluwa Osinuga The Management of AUXANO Farms today, August 13, 2024, paid a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde to strengthen their ongoing partnership. During the meeting, held in the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, both parties explored further opportunities for collaboration, aiming to […]
Access Dental Clinic: Now On FUNAAB Campus!
We are thrilled to announce that Access Dental Clinic is now available on campus at the FUNAAB Health Centre (2nd Building). We are here to provide top-notch dental care to all students and staff. Why Choose Access Dental Clinic? Location: FUNAAB Health Centre (2nd Building) For more information, please contact us on 07064334199, 0703 0832562 […]
Assetrise Set to Host Summit at FUNAAB on September 6
In a bid to make food affordable for all, the Assetrise Smart Agropreneurship Project, in partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), would on September 6, 2024, hold a Summit, themed “Commercialising Agriculture For Food and Income,” at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building by noon. The event aims to empower over 1,000 students […]
FUNAAB/NOLAP 9ha Maize Farm Set for Harvest
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in partnership with NOLAP Farms, has been preparing for a massive maize harvest by the end of August. The 9-hectare maize farm which was part of a broader initiative, included the development of a state-of-the-art Cattle Ranch on the University campus, focusing on both beef […]
FUNAAB, Auxano Farms Collaborate to Establish 500ha Farm Estate on Campus
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a significant move to spearhead agricultural revitalisation and enhance food production within its immediate environment, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has entered a strategic partnership with Auxano Farms to establish a sprawling 500-hectare Farm Estate within the University campus. The collaboration, which has started with the […]