FUNAAB Holds 31st Convocation
…Honours Prof. Jega and Dr. Adeola By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has awarded the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, and the Co-founder, Guarantee Trust Bank (GTBank), Dr. Afolabi Adeola with an Honorary Degree Of Doctor of Science (DSc). The award […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
ASUU-UNAAB Awards Scholarships to Indigent Students
… Calls FG to Settle Eight Months’ Salary Arrears By Emeka Oluka & Olaoye Oyewole The Academic Staff Union of Universities of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (ASUU-UNAAB) Branch has awarded scholarships to financially disadvantaged students within the University. The presentation of the scholarship took place during the Union’s Congress held at the 1,000 […]
FUNAAB Appoints Professor Akinyemi as DVC, Academic
The Senate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), at its special meeting of Thursday, January 4, 2024, elected Professor Olukayode Akinyemi as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), succeeding Prof. Christian Ikeobi upon the conclusion of his tenure. Prof. Akinyemi who is of the Department of Physics, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), is the current […]