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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Scholars Converge in FUNAAB to Discuss Poultry Production Systems
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu A team of scholars in the field of poultry production has converged in the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) for a Day Workshop to further forge a way in gender dynamics in West African family poultry production systems. The One-day Workshop was in collaboration with the University of […]
COLBIOS Holds 3rd Bioscience Conference
…As VC Reiterates FUNAAB’s Commitment to Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) marked another milestone as it recently hosted its 3rd Bioscience Conference. The event drew together esteemed scholars, researchers, and industry leaders from across the globe […]
UMFB Holds 3rd AGM
…Presents 2021, 2022 Annual Reports By Emeka Oluka The UNAAB Microfinance Bank on February 14, 2024, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM). The meeting included the presentation of the Bank’s Annual Reports and Financial Statements for the 2021 and 2022 Financial Years. Addressing shareholders of the Bank at the AGM, the Vice-Chancellor, who is also […]
FST Dept Holds Maiden NIFST Induction
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) witnessed a historic event recently, as the National Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) held its maiden induction ceremony for the 2022/2023 graduates of the Department of Food Science and Technology (FST), College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC). Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Joseph Abu, […]