VC Inspects TETFund-Sponsored Tomato Project, Commends Team
By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde on December 20, 2024, paid an inspection visit to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) sponsored Tomato Agronomic Iodine Biofortification Project, and he commended the Research Team for the significant progress made. Prof. Kehinde lauded the Team for their efficient utilisation of the National Research Fund (NRF) […]
FSFT Coordinator Urges Increased Staff Participation in Sports
… Hosts End-of-Year Thanksgiving Party By Kunle Ariyibi The Coordinator of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Staff Football Team (FSFT), Mr. Victor Opakunle, has highlighted the importance of regular participation in sports as a pathway to promoting physical well-being and maintaining a healthy lifestyle amidst the demanding schedules of staff members. Mr. Opakunle […]
COLAMRUD Clinches Victory at VC’s Cup Finale
By Emeka Oluka The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Intercollegiate Sports/Vice-Chancellor’s Cup ended on a good note on December 18, 2024, with a Final Match between the College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD) and the College of Biosciences (COLBIOS). The event, which was organised by the Directorate of Sports and Wellness, was […]
96th Inaugural Lecture: Don Dissects the Importance of Consuming Vegetables
By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The need for cultivating and consuming vegetables became the focal point during the 96th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), delivered by Prof. Eyitayo Makinde. Dissecting the title, “Vegetables: The Complete Food Package,” Prof. Makinde stated that vegetables were essential components in tropical cropping systems […]
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 […]