Pro-Chancellor Brings Hope to FUNAAB Community
…Declares Better Days Ahead By Olatoye Sanusi The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, has declared that with the inauguration of the 8th Council under his Chairmanship, there are better days ahead for the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). […]
COLPLANT, COLERM Get New Deans
By Joy Adeyiga Prof. Bolarinwa Senjobi from the Department of Soil Science and Land Management (SSLM) and Prof. Olusegun Oguntoke from the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology (EMT) have been appointed as the Dean of the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) and the Dean of the College of Environmental Resources Management […]
Prof. Oso Becomes Dean, COLANIM
By Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has approved the appointment of Prof. Abimbola Oso from the Department of Animal Nutrition (ANN), as the Dean, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production. The appointment which was on the recommendation of the College Board of COLANIM was for a term of three years, commencing on […]
Ag. Registrar Commends Arueyingho as He Disengages from FUNAAB
By Femi Dansu The Exams and Records Unit of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has lauded Mr. Tuoyo Arueyingho, Senior Assistant Registrar, for his voluntary disengagement from the services of the University. The commendation event took place on June 28, 2024, at the Green Chamber. Mr. Arueyingho joined FUNAAB in January 2012 as […]
FG Inaugurates Newly-Appointed Council Members
… As FUNAAB’s Governing Council Holds Inaugural Meeting in Abuja By Olasunkanmi Olajide The Honourable Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, on July 4, 2024, officially inaugurated the newly-appointed Chairmen and members of the Governing Councils of Federal Tertiary Institutions. During the ceremony, the Honourable Minister urged the appointees to focus on generating increased internal […]
VACANCY FOR THE POST OF PRINCIPAL AND VICE-PRINCIPAL, FUNIS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant positions of Principal and Vice-Principal at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS) The School The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta International School (FUNIS) is a premier, private, co-educational day and boarding school, established in September, 2004. It was founded to provide a […]
VC’s Inspection Tour Highlights Agricultural Innovations at FUNAAB
By Olasunkanmi Olajide, Tofunmi Adebayo & Temiloluwa Osinuga In a recent comprehensive tour of the farmlands at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde showcased the University’s innovative approaches to agriculture, aimed at cushioning the effects of food challenges in the country. Prof. Kehinde’s inspection covered various facilities and highlighted […]
FUNAAB Holds Workshop for Deans, Directors
By Emeka Oluka & Joy Adeyiga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) recently organised a Workshop focused on promoting best standard ethical work practices for its Deans and Directors of Academic Centres. Held on June 27, 2024, in the Conference Room of the Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CEADESE), the […]
DRIP Hosts Workshop for Academic Staff
By Joy Adeyiga & Bamidele Odegbami The Directorate of Research, Innovations & Partnerships (DRIP) has held an impactful One-Day Workshop for the Academic Staff of the University. The event, themed “Procedure for Preparing Winning Tertiary Education Fund (TETFUND) and National Research Fund (NRF) Proposals,” took place at the Board Room of the Centre of Excellence […]
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 Hosts Two-Day Capacity Building Workshop for Academic Staff
By Joy Adeyiga, Femi Dansu & Temiloluwa Osinuga The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) recently organised a Two-Day Capacity Building Workshop aimed at enhancing the skills of its academic staff, ranging from Graduate Assistants to Senior Lecturers. The initiative aligned with the current administration’s commitment to continuous staff development. During the Opening Ceremony, Dr. […]
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. […]