Medical Experts Urge Nigerians to Embrace Preventive Health Care
Medical experts have called on Nigerians not to wait for symptoms to manifest before seeking medical assistance. Instead, they emphasised the importance of proactive health check-ups and screenings, especially for diabetes and hypertension, as part of the “Project 10 Million” Awareness Campaign. Speaking during a live interactive session on FUNAAB Radio 89.5FM, the Director of […]
Don Advocates for Investment in Girl-Child Education
…As FUNAAB Holds 94th Inaugural Lecture By Tofunmi Adebayo In a powerful call to action, Prof. Grace Sokoya, an esteemed scholar in the Department of Home Science and Management, College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), as well as the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC), at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta […]
FUNAAB Staff Invited to Free Hypertension, Diabetes Screening
In an effort to curb the rising incidence of hypertension and diabetes, the Ogun State Ministry of Health, backed by the Nigeria Commissioners for Health Forum is set to conduct free health screenings at FUNAAB as part of the nationwide “Project 10 Million” initiative. The programme, scheduled for Friday, November 8, 2024, would offer FUNAAB […]
NMEP Visits FUNAAB to Expand Sentinel Site Activities in Ogun State
The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), on October 23, 2024, paid a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde to collaborate on expanding Sentinel Site Activities in Ogun State. The Vice-Chancellor was represented at the meeting by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi. The sentinel site hosted […]
IFSERAR Holds Pre-Retirement Seminar
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR) has organised a One-Day Pre-Retirement Seminar for staff of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The Seminar, held today, October 2, 2024, at the Postgraduate School Auditorium, was aimed at equipping participants with essential tools and knowledge […]
FUNAAB to Partner with CARNCD Board to Revive Diabetes Centre
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), under the visionary leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, is set to collaborate with the Governing Board of the Centre for the Advancement of Research in Non-Communicable Diseases (CARNCD), located on campus near the Water Treatment Plant to actualise the vision […]
FUNAAB Muslim Community Holds 6th AGM
By Olatoye Sanusi The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Muslim Community Welfare Foundation (FAMWEF) recently held its 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Tunde Lemo Auditorium, where the 2022 and 2023 Annual Reports and Financial Statements were presented. Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, commended the Muslim community for their […]
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 […]
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 […]
AMREC, FRYFOUND Hold Outreach for Youths in Abeokuta
By Olaoye Oyewole The Gender Issues and Youth Development (GIYD) Unit of the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in partnership with Family Resources and Youth Foundation (FRYFOUND) International, on July 17, 2024, hosted an outreach workshop at the Oba Lipede Ultra Modern Market, Kuto, Abeokuta […]
Pro-Chancellor Solicits Congregation’s Support at its 36th Meeting
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land has called for the support of the members of Congregation and the University at large to assist the 8th Governing Council succeed in running the affairs of the University. […]
VC Receives Report from Prof. Akeredolu-Ale led Research Team
By Chinaguh Emmanuel The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has received the final report of the research team on Health Communication, led by the Vice-Rector of Pan African University (PAU), Cameroon, Prof. Bolanle Akeredolu-Ale. The project, titled “Facework for Mental Health: A Pragma-Linguistic Study of Community/Medical Social Support in Dealing with Covid-19 and Other Life Stressors,” […]