UK Alumni Provide Food Aid to Indigent Students
By Durodola Makinde The Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Alumni Association United Kingdom (UK) Branch recently extended its annual social responsibility initiative by providing food aid to indigent students before the start of the examination period. The gesture aimed to alleviate the challenges faced by financially-disadvantaged students amidst the prevailing economic downturn in the nation. […]
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 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, […]
From Land to Table: The Journey of Vegetables in COBFAS
By Olatoye Sanusi In a bid to empower students with practical agricultural skills, the Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has taken a unique approach by training students in the art of vegetable farming. The process began with land clearing, where students rolled up their sleeves and hit the […]
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, […]
NAUW Celebrates International Women’s Day in Grand Style
By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The National Association of University Women (NAUW) FUNAAB Chapter celebrated the 2024 International Women’s Day in a splendid event, marking the global significance of March 8 as a day to honour the achievements of women in the society. In his Address at the occasion marking the Day, the Vice-Chancellor, […]
FUNAAB Celebrates Bumper Palm Fruit Harvest
By Olaoye Oyewole & Femi Dansu The Oil Palm Processing Unit at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), marked a momentous occasion recently with a remarkable harvest of palm fruit. The Unit proudly displayed the abundant yield, showcasing the University’s commitment to agricultural excellence. Students of the Farm Practical Year were observed diligently working […]
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 […]
Alumni Executives Pay Courtesy Visit to FUNAAB
By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga The newly-elected Global President, of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Alumni Association, Mr. Bolaji Gbadamosi, along with other Executive Members, visited the Vice-Chancellor to convey their gratitude for the continuous support and understanding shown by the University Management towards the Alumni Association. During the meeting, the Mr. […]
IFSERAR Gears Up for 8th Annual Review Meeting
… To Inaugurate Indigenous Knowledge System By Femi Dansu The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is poised for a significant occasion as it is set for the inauguration of its Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS). Simultaneously, the Institute would host its 8th Annual […]
FUNAAB Matriculates 4,324 Students
… As 11th Commencement Lecturer Urges Newly-Matriculated Students Not to Limit Themselves By Olaoye Oyewole & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has matriculated a total of 4,324 students for the 2023/2024 Academic Session. The matriculation which took place on February 28, 2024, signifies the importance of ambition and responsibility. Addressing the […]