COLPLANT Dean Becomes Fellow of SSSN
By Olaoye Oyewole & Temiloluwa Osinuga Prof. Bolarinwa Senjobi, Dean, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COPLANT), has been honoured with the prestigious Fellowship Award of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) during their 48th Annual Conference, held at the International Women Center, Abuja. The accolade recognised his outstanding contributions to the field […]
AMREC Holds 2-Day Organic Agriculture Refresher Training
By Femi Dansu The Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta recently organised a Two-Day Refresher Training for Multipliers of Organic Agriculture. The event was held between July 31 and August 1, 2024, at the Green Chamber of the University. In his Opening Remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde […]
VC Congratulates COLPLANT’s Icons on Heroes Day Celebration
… As the College Honours immediate past VC, others By Joy Adeyiga & Temiloluwa Osinuga The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has congratulated the heroes of the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) for their significant contributions to the growth and development of both the College and the University, encouraging current staff to learn […]
Egba Molusabi Oju Lankanri Network Zonal Executives Visit FUNAAB Zoo Park
The Zonal Executives of the Egba Molusabi Oju Lankanri Network, representing communities in Adigbe, Ibara, Oke-Itoku, Kemta, and Adatan Divisions, recently paid a Courtesy-Visit to the Director, FUNAAB Zoo Park, Prof. Sammy Sam-Wobo. The delegation was led by the Zonal Chairman, Alhaji Mohammed Bello, Vice-Chairman, Ven. Ebenezer Ogundeyi, and Secretary, Mr. Olufemi Ayoola, among others. […]
FUNAAB Organises Comprehensive Fire Safety Training for Key Staff
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu In a proactive effort to enhance the safety and security of lives and property on campus, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) in collaboration with Jobi Consulting Firm, organised a 3-Day Fire Safety Training for key staff members. The Training targeted personnel from the Environmental Unit, selected staff […]
NITDA Partners FUNAAB on Smart Brooding System
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Patrick Erinoso The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to implement a Smart Brooding System (SBS) programme. Under the initiative, 50 FUNAAB students were trained to raise day-old broiler chicks for a period of six to eight weeks using advanced solar-powered […]
FUNAAB Staff School to Receive Enhanced Support, VC Assures
By Bamidele Odegbami The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has reaffirmed the University’s commitment to improving the academic excellence of FUNAAB Staff School. Speaking at the school’s 2024 Prize-Giving ceremony on July 25, 2024, Prof. Kehinde, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi, highlighted the University’s investments in […]
FUNAAB Partners CWAY to Enhance Graduate Employability
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CWAY Nigeria Diary Industries Co. Ltd. to establish a framework for collaboration between the two parties in the area of enhancing the employability of FUNAAB graduates. In his Remarks during the signing ceremony which took place on […]
IFSERAR Holds One-Day Seminar on Indigenous Knowledge Systems
By Femi Dansu The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources, and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), on July 24, 2024, held a One-Day Seminar, titled “Unseen Values of Common Agricultural Crops and Livestock,” at the Postgraduate School Auditorium. In her Welcome Address, the Director, IFSERAR, Prof. Alaba Jolaosho, noted the inherent benefits of all God’s creatures for […]
DVC, Development Visits Zoo Park
As part of his oversight function, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Prof. Kola Adebayo, visited the FUNAAB Zoo Park on July 24, 2024, to pledge full support on behalf of the University Management. During the visit, Prof. Adebayo emphasised the importance of collaborative efforts, encouraging the entire staff members of the Zoo to unite under the […]
FUNAAB/HarvestField Begin 250Ha Soybean Cultivation on Campus
By Joy Adeyiga As part of efforts geared towards agricultural revitalisation on campus, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with HarvestField Industries Limited, today, July 23, 2024, began the cultivation of 250 hectares of land on campus for soybean production. Recalled that the University forged a significant partnership through a Memorandum of […]
THE Impact Ranking 2024: FUNAAB Ranks 1st in SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
By Emeka Oluka The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been ranked first in Nigeria in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2) Zero Hunger Impact Ranking for the year 2024 by the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking. This information was revealed by the Resource Person/Chairman FUNAAB Committee on SDG, Prof. Adeniyi Olayanju during […]