UI Delegates Visit FUNAAB to Study FPY Programmes at COBFAS
By Bamidele Odegbami High-key delegation from the University of Ibadan (UI), on June 24, 2024, visited the Center for Community Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to understudy its Farm Practical Year (FPY) Programmes. The delegation included Prof. Olufemi Adebiyi from the Department of Animal Science, and Dr. Oyeyemi […]
FUNAAB Zoo Park Gets New Director
By Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has appointed Prof. Sammy Sam-Wobo of the Department of Pure and Applied Zoology, College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), as the Director, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Zoo Park. According to a circular issued and signed by the Acting Registrar, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu, Prof. Sam-Wobo’s appointment was in […]
Prof. Idowu Appointed as UNILAG Council Member
The President and Commander-in-Chief, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR has appointed Prof. Mark Idowu of the Department of Animal Nutrition (ANN), College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), as one of the members of the Governing Council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). Prof. Idowu, a distinguished academic […]
FUNAAB Appoints Professors Kehinde, Ayo-John, Sanwo as University Orators
By Emeka Oluka & Bamidele Odegbami The University Senate at its Special Meeting held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, approved the appointments of Prof. Iyabode Kehinde of the Department of Pure and Applied Botany, College of Biosciences (COLBIOS); Prof. Emily Ayo-John, Department of Crop Protection, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) and Prof. […]
FUNAAB, DOIT Services Collaborate with Jobberman, MasterCard Foundation
… Train Over 2,000 Female Students on Employability Skills By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Femi Dansu The Career Services and Linkages Unit (CSLU) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with DOIT Services, Jobberman, and the MasterCard Foundation, recently conducted a week-long Capacity Development Workshop for female students in final or penultimate year […]
FUNAAB to Host ICTP-IAEA on Monte Carlo Applications
The Physics Department of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to host the Joint International Centre of Theoretical Physics-International Atomic Energy Agency (ICTP-IAEA) FUNAAB Sub-Saharan Africa School, focusing on the applications of Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics Simulations in Radiation and Health Physics. According to a statement by the Head of the […]
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION AS FUNAAB PARTNERS WITH TECH4DEV
Digital Skills Nigeria (DSN) is a Microsoft initiative implemented by Tech4Dev in partnershipwith the Federal Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy and other public andprivate sector stakeholders. FUNAAB has been shortlisted as a beneficiary institution of the DSN initiative. FUNAAB Academic staff members are hereby enjoined to make use of this opportunity for free training […]
CSLU Hosts Capacity Development Workshop for Female Students
By Tofunmi Adebayo The Career Services and Linkages Unit (CSLU) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in partnership with DOIT Consulting Services, Jobberman Nigeria, and the Mastercard Foundation, is currently hosting a Capacity Development Workshop tailored for female students in their final or penultimate year at the Elias Bogoro Twin Lecture Theatre. The […]
Management Announces Comprehensive Retirement Programme for Staff
… As Bursary Department Honours Retired Staff By Femi Dansu & Temiloluwa Osinuga In a heartfelt gesture to honour some recently retired staff members, the University Management, under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has unveiled a comprehensive retirement programme for retiring staff members. The announcement was made during a special Send-Forth ceremony […]
91st Inaugural Lecture Set for June 5
By Bamidele Odegbami Prof. Helen Aduke Bodunde of the Department of Communication and General Studies (CGNS), College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD) would deliver the 91st Inaugural Lecture of the University on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building by 2 p.m. Titled “Eliminating the Avoidable Gulf Between Knowledge and […]
CSLU Conducts Maiden Interview for Farm Officers
By Joy Adeyiga & Femi Dansu The Career Services and Linkages Unit (CSLU) at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), held its maiden interview session for Farm Officers today, Monday, May 27, 2024, at the CSLU Conference Room. The initiative was a collaboration between CSLU and Dewhales Farms, a rapidly growing crop and animal […]
BATNF Awards Start-Up Grants to FUNAAB Graduate Agripreneurs
By Femi Dansu The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) has granted 1.5 million Naira each to four Graduate Agripreneurs from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) totaling 6 Million in all. The event climaxed the Phase III of the FUNAAB-BATN Graduate Agripreneurs programme, held on May 23, 2024, at the 300-Seater Lecture Theatre […]