President Tinubu Reiterates Commitment to Education Sector
…As Chancellor Appeals for Rehabilitation of Camp-Alabata Road By Emeka Oluka The Visitor to the University, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), has assured that his administration, with its Renewed Hope Agenda, remains committed to pursuing programmes that would enhance service delivery, thereby culminating into rapid transformation of the educational sector in Nigeria. The President gave […]
CVCNU Scribe Envisions Tech-Driven Future for Agriculture in Nigeria
By Olasunkanmi Olajide In a thought-provoking Convocation Lecture titled “From Baby Boomers to Generation Alpha: Interrogating Generational Dynamics and Agricultural Education in Nigeria,” by Prof. Yakubu Ochefu, the Secretary General, Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, has advocated for a technology-driven approach to modern agriculture and food production in Nigeria. Speaking at the Federal […]
Experts Advocate Unity in Diversity
…Preach Peace, Harmony, and Tolerance By Emeka Oluka The need to preach peace, harmony, and tolerance to foster a peaceful society has been re-emphasised by experts. The call which summarises unity in diversity was an offshoot of the One-Day Peace Education Symposium, organised by the Cardinal John Onaiyekan Peace Foundation in collaboration with Nurse Shakirat […]
FST Dept Holds Maiden NIFST Induction
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) witnessed a historic event recently, as the National Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) held its maiden induction ceremony for the 2022/2023 graduates of the Department of Food Science and Technology (FST), College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC). Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Joseph Abu, […]
COLAMRUD Re-Elects Prof. Fakoya as Dean
By Emeka Oluka and Femi Dansu In a decisive victory, Prof. Emmanuel Fakoya has been re-elected as the Dean, College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD) for another term of three years. The election unfolded on January 18, 2024, at the College’s Conference Room. Prior to the polls, the College Officer, Mrs. Uduak Akpan […]
FUNAAB, NSPRI Set to Revolutionise Post-Harvest Processes
…Sign MoU By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga To ensure sustainable agricultural practices that resonate across the nation, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) and the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) are set to pull resources and expertise together to achieve a common goal in Post-Harvest Storage. The above was envisioned during the […]
Don Calls for a Collective Action on Healthier Environment
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu A renowned expert in Environmental and Analytical Chemistry, in the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology (EMT), College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), Prof. Olukayode Bamgbose has passionately called for a collective action in the fight for a healthier environment, aiming to significantly diminish the human footprint on Earth. […]
FUNAAB Organises Training for Non-Teaching Staff
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu In a bid to strengthen the capabilities and knowledge base of its Non-Teaching Staff, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) recently organised a One-Day Familiarisation Training for its staff members employed from 2018 till Date. Reflecting on the University’s journey to its current status, Prof. Kehinde acknowledged the […]
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 […]
SIWES Organises Orientation for 2023/2024 Batch A Students
By Emeka Oluka & Femi Dansu The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) has organised an Orientation Programme for Batch A students of the 2023/2024 Academic Session in preparation for their upcoming Industrial Training Programme. The Batch A students were in Agriculture; Aquaculture and Fisheries Management; Forestry and Wildlife Management. The event was a collaborative […]
University Management Relocates to DPR
… Tasks Staff on Effective Service Delivery in 2024 By Chukwuanugo Ibeto It was all excitement, pomp, and pageantry as the Management Team of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) relocated to the Directorate of Public Relations (DPR) to grace the Directorate’s In-house Training/Refreshers Course. The Training which was an initiative of the leadership […]
VC Calls for more Commitment
… As FUNAAB Holds First Ever Webinar Series By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga In the maiden Webinar Series of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde emphasised the imperative of a doubled commitment from all University stakeholders to enhance progress and achieve established objectives. Addressing the University community, Prof. […]