FUNAAB’s 92nd Inaugural Lecture:
Expert Advocates Human-Centred Design at Workplaces By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga Prof. Salami Ismaila, a distinguished scholar from the Department of Mechanical Engineering (Ergonomics) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has advocated for human-centred design at workstations, even as he underscored the critical importance of ergonomics in enhancing human well-being and productivity, […]
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,” […]
FUNAAB to Partner with Cooperatives for On-Campus Staff Housing – VC
… As ASUU-UNAAB Cooperative Society Holds Workshop By Olaoye Oyewole & Temiloluwa Osinuga The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has announced that the University Management is opened to partnering with cooperative societies to develop staff accommodations on campus. Prof. Kehinde made this known during a One-Day Workshop, titled “Financial Management […]
FUNAAB Webinar Series 010
https://funaab.edu.ng/event/funaab-webinar-series-010 Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is often referred to as the “silent killer” because it may show no symptoms until it has caused significant damage to vital organs such as the heart, kidneys, or brain. It affects one in four adults, and is the number one risk factor for death globally. In […]
Biotech Centre Hosts BIORISK Management Training
By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The Biotechnology Centre of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has concluded its Two-Day BIORISK Management Awareness Training for Scientists and Technologists in the University. The Training, which began on May 20, 2024, was convened by the Director, Biotechnology Centre, Prof. Olufunke Shittu. In her welcome address, Prof. […]
VC Donates Food Items to Indigent Students
… As First Semester Exams Begin By Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has taken a compassionate step to alleviate the food shortage faced by indigent students during examination periods by donating essential food items. The donation, which included rice, sweet potatoes, spaghetti, garri, tomato paste, and more, totalling 50 packs […]
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. […]
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 […]
COLPLANT Emerges Victorious in Queens’ Clash SUG Games
By Joy Adeyiga The Student Union Government (SUG) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), recently hosted a female football game, tagged the Clash of the Queens. This groundbreaking event saw participation from all Colleges on campus, culminating in a thrilling final match that crowned a champion. The College of Plant Science and Crop […]
Rotary Club Supports Indigent FUNAABite
By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole In a heartwarming display of compassion, the Rotary Club of Obantoko has stepped in to cover the school fees of a fresh student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). During a Courtesy Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, the Rotary Club presented a cheque of N150,000 […]
Don Stresses Vital Role of Soil Microbes
…As FUNAAB Holds 86th Inaugural Lecture By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga The need to make deliberate and determined efforts in protecting microbes in the soil so as to maximise their positive effects on food production has been emphasised. This charge was made by a seasoned Professor of Soil Microbiology, Prof. Oluwatoyin Babalola of the […]
Health Services Get Eye, Dental Clinics
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Health Services of the University, accredited by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) as a Secondary Health Care Provider, has achieved a milestone in enhancing dental and eye treatment services through collaborations with Access Dental and Scorpio Eye Clinics. Speaking on the new services, the Acting Director, Health […]