VC Commissions New UMFB Branch at Camp
…Describes it as a Significant Milestone for the University By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has commissioned the newly-built UNAAB Microfinance Bank (UMFB) branch at Camp/Apakila Junction, describing it as a momentous achievement in the annals of both the University and the Bank. Prof. […]
New COBFAS Acting Director Assumes Duty on September 1
By Joy Adeyiga The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde has approved the appointment of Dr. Shakirat Ibrahim from the Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management (AE&FM), College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD) as the Acting Director, Centre for Community-Based Farming Scheme (COBFAS). Dr. Ibrahim’s appointment, which commences on September 1, 2024, was in […]
The FUNAAB Success Story: Fostering Growth, Development through Strategic Partnerships
By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Emeka Oluka In an era where global collaboration is key to academic and technological advancement, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has emerged as a leading example of how strategic partnerships could drive innovation, foster development, and enhance global reputation. Under the dynamic leadership of the 7th Substantive Vice-Chancellor, Prof. […]
COLBIOS Showcases Entrepreneurial Skills of Microbiology Final Year Students
By Bamidele Odegbami The Department of Microbiology at the College of Biosciences (COLBIOS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), on August 23, 2024, organised an Entrepreneurial Skills Exhibition for its final-year students. The event aimed to extend their learning beyond theoretical knowledge by encouraging the development of products that address community needs. Coordinated by Dr. […]
Prof. Aduradola Appointed Director, ICGNS
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has approved the appointment of Prof. Rebecca Aduradola as the Director, Institute of Communication and General Studies (ICGNS). According to a memo signed by the Ag. Registrar, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu, the appointment was for a three-year term, effective from August 20, 2024, to August 19, 2027. The memo highlighted that […]
CSLU Conducts Graduate Intern Interview for CWAY
By Femi Dansu In line with its ongoing partnership with CWAY Nigeria Dairy Limited, the Career Services and Linkages Unit (CSLU) of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, August 16, 2024, organised a graduate internship interview for selected graduating students from the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine (COLVET), Animal Science & Livestock Production (COLANIM), […]
RUFORUM Awards FUNAAB for Agriculture Capacity Building
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been honoured with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) at its 2nd Triennial Conference in Windhoek, Namibia. The conference which was held from August 12-16, 2024, brought together over 1,500 delegates from around the world, […]
COLPLANT Dean Becomes Fellow of SSSN
By Olaoye Oyewole & Temiloluwa Osinuga Prof. Bolarinwa Senjobi, Dean, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COPLANT), has been honoured with the prestigious Fellowship Award of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) during their 48th Annual Conference, held at the International Women Center, Abuja. The accolade recognised his outstanding contributions to the field […]
Prof. Dairo Reappointed as COLENG Dean
… As Mr. Amubode Becomes Director, FIV By Emeka Oluka & Bamidele Odegbami The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has reappointed Prof. Olawale Dairo from the Department of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering as the Dean, College of Engineering (COLENG). The reappointment, which is based on the recommendation of the College Board, is for three […]
FUNAAB Partners CWAY to Enhance Graduate Employability
By Femi Dansu The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CWAY Nigeria Diary Industries Co. Ltd. to establish a framework for collaboration between the two parties in the area of enhancing the employability of FUNAAB graduates. In his Remarks during the signing ceremony which took place on […]
FUNAAB/HarvestField Begin 250Ha Soybean Cultivation on Campus
By Joy Adeyiga As part of efforts geared towards agricultural revitalisation on campus, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in collaboration with HarvestField Industries Limited, today, July 23, 2024, began the cultivation of 250 hectares of land on campus for soybean production. Recalled that the University forged a significant partnership through a Memorandum of […]
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). […]