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 […]
Workshop on Facework for Mental Health in Nigeria Holds at Aro
By Emmanuel Chinaguh & Olasunkanmi Olajide The Neuropsychiatric Hospital (NPH), Aro, Abeokuta, played host to a Workshop on Facework for Mental Health in Nigeria on December 6, 2023. This event, a component of the TETFund NATIONAL RESEARCH FUND Grant-supported research initiative led by the former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta […]
Horti Nigeria Collaborates with FUNAAB
… Builds a Sustainable, Inclusive Horticulture Sector in FUNAAB By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu Horti Nigeria has started a collaborative effort in the areas of establishing a sustainable and inclusive horticulture sector within the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Spanning four years from 2021 to 2025, the programme is financially supported by the […]
FUNAAB 82nd Inaugural Lecturer Tasks Govt On Prompt Payment of Pension and Gratuities
A Professor of Human Nutrition, Ibiyemi Olayiwola, has charged government at all levels to ensure prompt payment of pensions and gratuity of retirees in order for them to achieve a good and appropriate nutritional status in the evening of their life. Professor Olayiwola gave the charge while delivering the 82nd Inaugural Lecture of the Federal […]