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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FUNAAB Partners NITDA to Train FPY Students in Cutting-Edge Agricultural Practices
By Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo In a strategic collaboration aimed at revolutionising agricultural education and practice, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has joined forces with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), operating under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Their mission was to empower current […]
VC Delivers Impressive One-Year Report at 35th Congregation
… Urges Staff to Uphold Peace By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde at the 35th Congregation meeting held today, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, rallied the University Community towards upholding peace and fostering a collaborative environment to propel FUNAAB to greater heights. In his Address, titled “Elevating Excellence: A Year of […]
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, […]
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 […]
2024 NIPR Week: VC Receives Ogun NIPR Delegates
By Olasunkanmi Olajide In preparation for the inaugural NIPR Week, slated to be held with fanfare, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) initiated proceedings by paying a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, in his Office recently. Leading the delegation was Mrs. Seun Boye, Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Ogun […]
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 […]
COLPHYS Holds 2nd International Conference
By Tofunmi Adebayo The College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) commenced its 2024 2nd Biennial International Conference today, March 19, 2024, with an Opening Ceremony held at the Red Chamber. Themed “Scientific Innovations and Developments: Scenic Route to Sustainable Development, Economy, and Security,” the event aimed to explore the important […]
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 […]
NILH Holds South-West Zonal Meeting in FUNAAB
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on Thursday, March 14, 2024, hosted the Nigeria Institute of Landscape Horticulturists (NILH) South-West Zonal Meeting. Declaring the meeting opened, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde welcomed participants and reiterated the University’s rating by the Times Higher Education as the best University of […]