COBFAS Holds Orientation Programme for FPY Students
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has conducted the 2023/2024 Academic Session Orientation Programme for students enrolled in Agriculture-based courses at the University, preparing them for the upcoming Farm Practical Year (FPY). Speaking at the Opening Ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde […]
DPR Gets New Acting Head
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has appointed Mr. Olasunkanmi Olajide as the Acting Head of the Directorate of Public Relations (DPR). The appointment, effective from December 1, 2023, was communicated to him in a letter signed by the Acting Registrar, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu. The letter emphasised Mr. Olajide’s proven leadership capabilities and highlighted […]
FUNAAB Sets a New Record with State-of-the-Art Scanning Machine
… As Nimbe Adedipe Library Hosts Training Workshop for Staff By Emeka Oluka & OlaoyeOyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has acquired the Bookeye 4 Record-Keeping Machine through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) intervention. Concurrently, the NimbeAdedipe Library organised a comprehensive 2-Day Training Workshop for University staff to familiarise them with the […]
NIEPA Honours AG. Bursar
… Names Palm Plantation after Him By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Fahidat Mohammed Mr. Olukayode Osinuga, the immediate past Bursar of the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), Ondo State, and currently the Acting Bursar, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has received a commendable honour in recognition of his exceptional leadership qualities during […]
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 […]
Entomological Society Honours VC, Others
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has been honoured by the Entomological Society of Nigeria at the Society’s 52nd Annual Scientific Conference, recently held at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye. The Award recognised Prof. Kehinde’s significant support to the Conference and his outstanding academic leadership. The Vice-Chancellor was represented […]
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 […]
FUNAAB Appoints New Directors
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olaoye Oyewole The University Management recently announced the appointment of new Directors across different Directorates. The appointed Directors are as follows: Dr. ‘Wunmi Anthonia Abimbola-Okunneye as Director, the Directorate of Technologists and Technical Staff (DITTECS); Engr. Kehinde Bamisile, Director, Directorate of Physical Planning; Mrs. Yewande Baiyewu, Director, Directorate of Internal Audit; […]
Embrace Ambassadorial Role
VC Urges Participants at TFCs Training for Final Year Students By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has emphasised the importance of becoming an exemplary ambassador of one’s alma mater. Prof. Kehinde said this during the Opening Ceremony of the 5-Day Training Workshop for 2023 final-year students of the Federal University […]
FUNAAB Matriculates 223 Part-Time Students
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has matriculated a total of 223 students of the Part-Time Degree Programme (PTDP) of the University for the 2022/2023 Academic Session. Addressing the matriculating students, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, congratulated them for making the list as bonafide students of the […]
Management Appreciates Outgone Principal Officers
By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga As a way of appreciating hard work and their contribution to the development of the University during their tenure as Registrar and Bursar respectively, the Management has honoured the outgone Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola, and Bursar, Mr. Chukwunwike Ezekpeazu with an appreciation dinner. Speaking at the event, the elated […]
FUNAAB Excels, Secures IBR Grant
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has celebrated 37 Scholars as they receive the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) approval for their Institution-Based Research (IBR). Prof. Mutiu Busari, the Director, Directorate of Research, Innovations, and Partnership (DRIP), announced this recently during an official interaction between the awardees and […]