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 […]
Sustainable Power for Research Underway – VC
By Adeboye Fafiolu & Emeka Oluka The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde recently announced the progress of the University’s new Solar Power Plant during a visit to the site of the Solar Power Plant within the precincts of the Directorate of Works and Services. Accompanied by key University Officials, including the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of Glorious […]