COPAFEU Commemorates 2025 International Day of Zero Waste at FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Raymond Osemene In a strategic move to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns, the Co-Producing Knowledge on Sustainable Growth Through Service-Learning Pedagogy between African and European Higher Educational Institutions (COPAFEU), on April 22, 2025, joined the global community in celebrating the 2025 International Day of Zero Waste at the Federal University […]
FUNAAB’s Ceremonial, Ring Roads Now Glow at Night
By Olasunkanmi Olajide In a significant infrastructural boost, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has enhanced nighttime visibility and security on campus with the restoration of streetlights along the Ceremonial Road and Ring Road. This improvement is made possible by the 3MW Hybrid Solar Power initiative, reinforcing the University’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions […]
An aerial view of the current state of FUNAAB’s 3MW Hybrid Solar Power Station, showcasing significant progress towards sustainable energy solutions for the University
Credit: Afogood Aerials
COPAFEU Hosts Workshop on Biogas Production, Sustainable Entrepreneurship at FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Co-Producing Knowledge on Sustainable Growth Through Service-Learning Pedagogy between African and European Higher Education Institutions (COPAFEU) has organised a One-Day Workshop on Biogas Production and Sustainable Entrepreneurship at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). In his Welcome Address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, underscored the urgent need […]
COLENG Organises Get-Together with a Special Sensitisation on SDGs
By Adeniyi Olayanju The College of Engineering (COLENG), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has successfully held its End-of-the-Year Get-Together with a special sensitisation on SDGs, themed “Linking COLENG-FUNAAB Inaugural Lectures to the United Nations SDGs. Held on December 22, 2024, at the COLENG Conference Room, the programme was organised by the leadership of the […]
In Pictures: 500-Level Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering Students Visit FUNAAB’s 3MW Hybrid Solar Power Plant
The 500-Level Rural Power Generation and Supply (ABE 503) Class, taught by Prof. Adeniyi Olayanju, in a Capacity-Building Study Visit to the 3MW Plant on November 28, 2024. Having imparted Knowledge to the students, there is a need for them to acquire a hands-on Skill that would lead to the gaining of Experience (KSE) in […]
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. […]
FUNIS Celebrates Immediate Past DVC, A
By Joy Adeyiga & Tofunmi Adebayo In appreciation of his dedication and selfless service throughout his tenure as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic (DVC, A), and Chairman, FUNAAB Schools Management Board, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS), hosted a Sent-Forth Ceremony to honour Prof. Christian Ikeobi. Appreciating his predecessor, the current Board Chairman, […]
US Consulate Honours VC
By Emeka Oluka & Paul Soremi The United States Consulate has honoured the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde at the Graduation Ceremony of the recently concluded Permaculture Design Certificate Course. The event was held today, January 12, 2024, and took place at the American Corner, Ikeja, Lagos State. The honour was jointly bestowed on the Vice-Chancellor […]
FUNAAB’s Solar Project to Get Power Boost From TCN
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu All seems to be taking shape with the installation of the Solar Power Project in the University. The recent development is evident in the concrete electricity poles that are being erected along the FUNAAB Camp road and it has been reliably gathered that the poles are part of the […]
FUNAABites Commend Horti Nigeria’s Solar Irrigation System
By OlasunkanmiOlajide & OlaoyeOyewole Students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), have expressed their appreciation to Horti Nigeria for introducing them to the Solar Irrigation System. This commendation came about during a routine inspection conducted by Horti Nigeria at the FADAMA Farm Site in the University. Several students who experienced the benefits of […]
20 Female STEM Students Complete Solar Training
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Graduates of the Energising Education Programme (EEP), in collaboration with the World Bank Group, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and CEESOLAR, have completed the first stage of the Theoretical Phase of the Solar Hybrid Power-Plant Training programme Phase II for 20 female Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) interns […]