JAMB’S Chief Executive Appreciates FUNAAB—pleased with partnership

06 August 2013

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Dibu Ojerinde, has commended the University for the “wonderful co-operation and assistance extended to the Board”, during the conduct of the first Dual Based Test and Computer Based Test held in April and May, 2013.
“It is on record that our modest effort is the first of its kind in a large-scale public examination in Nigeria and we are happy that your partnership with us forms the bedrock on which the success achieved was built”... “We shall continue to count on your support to forge ahead as we jointly take the nation’s educational sector to the world gallery”, he wrote.
Commenting on the letter, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Toyin Arowolo, said the establishment of the 500-seater laboratory was a
good initiative. The 500-Seater Computer Laboratory was described as a value addition to the University as well as a challenge to other Universities in the country to see the need to build their e-examination centres, for effective conduct of the Computer-Based Tests (CBT).   ...Read More.

Dons Bag Commonwealth Fellowship Awards

06 August 2013

Two members of staff of the University, Dr. Adetoun Amubode of the Department of Home Science and Management, College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC) and Dr. Grace Oluwasanya of the Department of Water Resources Management and Agrometereology, College of

Environmental Resources Management (COLERM), have won the Commonwealth Fellowship Awards, tenable in the United Kingdom.  ...Read More.

Education, Bedrock for National Development – FUNIS Board Chairman

06 August 2013

The Chairman of the FUNIS Board, Chief Olukayode Akindele, delivering his address
The Chairman, FUNIS Board and member, Governing Council of the University, Chief Olukayode Akindele, has described education as the bedrock for socio-economic development, which makes man easy to lead but difficult to enslave.
Delivering his address at the 8^th Speech   ...Read More.

Visitation Panel Report has spurred us to improve - VC

06 August 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole, has said that the Visitation Panel report is a document that has helped the University to become a better citadel of learning. While welcoming the monitoring team from the Federal Ministry of Education, who visited the University recently, Prof. Oyewole said, “we do not want to be like any other University in the country, we want to make impact”. He explained that the White Paper of the 2004-2010 Visitation exercise in the University was published and distributed to everyone on campus as a document to inform stakeholders   ...Read More.

FUNAAB Quality of Work, Honesty and Transparency, Second to None – C:AVA Project Director

06 August 2013

The quality of work, team spirit, honesty and transparency exhibited by the University has  been commended by the Project Director, Cassava: Adding Value to Africa (C:AVA), Professor Andrew Westby of the Natural Resources Institute (NRI), United Kingdom.
The Project Director gave the commendation at a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, at the University when he called to revisit the proposal writing for the second phase of the project.

According to the Project    ...Read More.

Management calls for Partnership with Staff Unions …Gives Agenda Update

13 August 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has solicited for the support of the various staff unions in the bid to move FUNAAB to a world-class status.
Professor Oyewole made the appeal during Management’s historic presence at the Congress Meetings of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) and the  Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) held recently. It was the first time in the history of FUNAAB as far as members could re-collect that that a Vice-Chancellor was attending Congresses of sister Unions. “As the Vice-Chancellor,  ...Read More.

FUNAABITE Emerges Google Ambassador

13 August 2013

A 300-level student in the Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mr. Mosopefoluwa Adefuye, has emerged as FUNAAB’S Goggle Student Ambassador.
The Google Student Ambassador (GSA) programme is part of Google’s commitment to supporting education in Africa.
The benefits to FUNAAB include Faculty research grants, Visibility of the institution to the world through Google platform, Campus Wi-fi, Google applications for education and scholarship grants to students, among others.
Mr. Mosopefoluwa Adefuye, alongside one hundred and forty nine(149) other students from all over Africa was chosen after a competitive selection process conducted by Google.
Following the just concluded period of orientation in Kenya   ...Read More.

...receives donation from Kuwaiti Professor

20 August 2013

Professor Darish Al-Azmi of the College of Technological Studies, Kuwait, had donated a radar measuring equipment to the University. Professor Al-Azmi, a personal friend to the Head, Department of Physics, Dr. Amidu Olalekan Mustapha, made the donation during his recent visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole.
The equipment constitutes the Gamma Ray Dosimeter for measuring radiation and other devices for measuring radioactivity in food and environmental materials.   ...Read More.

FUNAAB hosts Thailand and Vietnam Scientists

20 August 2013

In its bid to reposition the University towards attaining a world-class status through internationalisation, a team of Thailand and Vietnam Scientists on the European Union GRATITUDE Project Team, recently visited the University.
Welcoming the scientists, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole, stated that the essence of research is to impact knowledge, urging them to ensure that they make the best out of their research efforts.
He noted that the collaboration between FUNAAB and the GRATITUDE team was yielding results and pledged his support for any prospective exchange that will emanate from the collaboration between FUNAAB and the Universities in   ...Read More.

VC Commends Egba Indigenes

20 August 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole, has commended Egba indigenes for their  efforts in the development of FUNAAB.
Prof. Oyewole made this commendation while receiving a 7-man Joint Action Committee (JAC), under the aegis of Egba Indigenes Global Association, as he lauded notable Egba indigenes who have contributed immensely to the development of FUNAAB.
The Vice-Chancellor called for the support of the Association, challenging them to make their impact felt in the development of the University, through the erection of physical structure (s) as this would put their imprint on the University.
As part of his effort at makin   ...Read More.

USDA seeks collaboration with FUNAAB

20 August 2013

Two officials of the Embassy of the United States of America in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Mr Russ Nicely, Regional Agricultural Counselor and Mr. Uche Nzeka, Agricultural Marketing Specialist, paid a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole, in his office during the week. Mr Russ Nicely informed the Vice Chancellor about the existing opportunities for collaboration in the areas of value addition to cassava tubers, employment generation, research and development, student and staff exchange programmes and others. The Vice Chancellor   ...Read More.

FUNAAB Hosts ADAPTI…Harps on Internalisation

23 August 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has disclosed that the University has put the necessary modalities in place to internationalise its classrooms, lecture theatres, staff and students, towards making the University a world-class institution. Professor Oyewole made this disclosure while declaring open the Advance Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institution (ADAPTI), organized by the International Centre for Communications Studies, Digital Bridge Institute, a subsidiary of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), held at FUNAAB’s International Scholar’  ...Read More.

Varsity Eyes Collaboration with HydroFoam

23 August 2013

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole (Middle), with the HydroFoam Agro team Leader, Mr. Abdul Oluwole (3rd right) and other members , Dean, COLPLANT, Prof. Goke Bodunde (left), Prof. Aiyelaagbe (arrowed) and Dr. Akeem Oyekanmi , Director, CENIP (right).

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) is set to collaborate with  HydroFoam Agro, for the supply of ‘Fytofoam’, a soil addictive developed for soil moisture retention.
The Vice-Chancellor Prof. Olusola Oyewole, received the Hydrofoam team, during which its representative, Mr. Abdul-Jelil Oluwole showcased Fytofoam, which he said is useful   ...Read More.

… Gets Largest Share of Indomie Nutrition Scholarship Award

23 August 2013

Postgraduate students of the University have won the largest share of this year’s Indomie National Post Graduate Scholarship Award by winning 8 out of the 12 slots of the scholarship Award. The scholarship, which  was introduced in 2009 by Dufil Prima Food Plc, is to encourage Postgraduate students studying Nutrition and Dietetics and assist in the training of high level Nutritionists that would provide the needed manpower for the relevant sector in the country.

The Public Relations Manager, Dufil Prima Plc, Tope Ashiwaju, said that the eight postgraduate students of the University have received N350,000.00 to cover tuition, educational grant and monthly stipends, adding that the financial support to students studying Nutrition and Dietetics at the postgraduate level would produce a critical mass of highly-trained nutritionists that would drive development in the sector. Ashiwaju disclosed that beneficiaries were not bound by the offer   ...Read More.

FUNIS Students Shine in WASSCE

23 August 2013

Students of the Federal University of Agriculture International School (FUNIS), have demonstrated excellence in the just-concluded May/June 2013 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, conducted by the West African Examinations Council. The results of the students, released on the official website of WAEC, were communicated to the University Management by the Acting Head, Mrs. Emily Okpete.
An analysis of the result shows that 57 candidates were presented for the examination in a total of 21 subjects. 84% made English Language above the credit level, while 100 per cent success was recorded in Mathematics. Other subjects such as Chemistry and Physics recorded 90 and 83 per cent success, out of the 30 candidates that sat for the papers. Subjects such as Government, Literature-in-English, Economics, Commerce, Geography, Biology, Agricultural Science, Financial Accounting, French Language and others also recorded outstanding performances by the students.   ...Read More.

Post-Harvest Losses Worries Don …Proffers solution

23 August 2013

Nigeria and Africa at large will continue to experience post-harvest losses except an all embracing, corrective measure is urgently put in place to stem the tide.
The Director, Institute of Food Security Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR,) Professor Akin Omotayo, gave the warning during an interview in  his office  recently. Professor Omotayo, who was visibly worried by the rising spate of post-harvest losses especially in Nigeria, noted that it was the source of the acute food insecurity in the country and on the continent. According to him, post-harvest losses are “losses incurred within and outside the farm as a result of lack of storage facilities”.
Though post-harvest losses were inevitable, he added that it could, however, be minimized using standard crop production mechanism. He identified Nigeria’s farmers’ habitual use of grains from previous harvests and uncertified seeds as the main cause of post-harvest loss. Besides, the Professor of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, also advanced lack of social amenities including good road network and storage facilities as other militating factors.
He disclosed that post-harvest loss is highly minimised in developed countries like United States, Britain, China and Brazil because they use hybrid seeds to boost yields while their farmers also operate under conducive farming environments.  ...Read More.

FUNAAB, Iddo LG to strike Partnership

23 August 2013

The University and Iddo Local Government have entered into a Gown and Town relationship that will help foster collaboration, mutual growth and expansion in the areas of capacity building and agricultural development.
The partnership was reached when the Care-taker Committee Chairman of Iddo Local Government, Professor Adeniyi Olowofela, paid a courtesy visit on the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole.
Accompanied by Executive members of his cabinet, Professor Olowofela, a member of staff of the Department of Physics in FUNAAB’s College of Natural Sciences (COLNAS), said the courtesy visit was to solicit the University’s assistance for the capacity development of the local government personnel and engage its vast arable of land for research and agricultural utilisation. Besides, the Council boss   ...Read More.

ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE 2013/2014 POST-UTME SCREENING EXERCISE

27 August 2013

This is to inform the general public, particularly, candidates seeking admissions into the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) for the 2013/2014 Academic Session, that the Post-UTME Screening Exercise earlier postponed has been re-scheduled to hold from Wednesday 4th to Friday 6th  September, 2013 at the University Main Campus, Alabata Road,   ...Read More.

NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR 2013/2014 POST-UTME SCREENING EXERCISE

This is to announce to the General Public and particularly to candidates seeking admission into the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, that the 2013/2014 Post-UTME Screening Exercise scheduled to hold between Monday, 15th and Friday, 19th July, 2013 has been POSTPONED.
A new date for the screening exercise will be announced in due course. The University Management regrets any inconvenience arising  ...Read More.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE Post-UTME

Candidates seeking admission into the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta should note that the 2013/2014 Admission Application Portal (www.admission.unaab.edu.ng) will... Read More

NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR 2013/2014 POST-UTME SCREENING EXERCISE

02 August 2013

This is to announce to the General Public and particularly to candidates seeking admission into the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, that the 2013/2014 Post-UTME Screening Exercise scheduled to hold between Monday, 15th and Friday, 19th July, 2013 has been POSTPONED.

A new date for the screening exercise will be announced in due course. The University Management regrets any inconvenience arising from the postponement. ...Read More.

Watch Less TV – UL Tells Parents ... As Staff School Holds Prize-Giving Day

06 August 2013

The University Librarian, Dr. (Mrs.) Mulikat Salaam addressing the pupils at the event. With her from left is the Father of the day, Prof. Babatunde Idowu, the Director, Academic Planning, Prof. Adekojo Waheed and the Director (OGHA), Mr. Ade Ademosun.
The University Librarian (UL), Dr. (Mrs.) Mulikat Salaam has charged parents to watch less television so they could be good examples to their children. Rather, they should instil in them the culture of reading.
Speaking at the 2012/2013 Prize-Giving Day Ceremony held in the school premises, Dr. (Mrs.) Salaam stated that although Nigeria’s culture does not promote reading, parents should encourage their children to read.
According to her, “Not when they are preparing for examinations but they should read everyday. How can you tell your children to read when you too are glued to the television set for hours?”
She advised, “And if they are to watch television, let them watch educative ... Read More

“Let’s Emulate the Germans”, FUNAAB Challenges Aspiring Entrepreneurs

06 August 2013

At one of the Exhibition stands.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Olusola Oyewole, has challenged aspiring entrepreneurs and stakeholders in the education sector to toe the line of the German government in their approach to the  process of upgrading our citadels of learning.
Prof. Oyewole threw up the challenge during the flag-off of the 8-week intensive skill acquisition training, organised by the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS) of the University. The Vice-Chancellor recommended the German model where all polytechnics were converted into universities.
He expressed optimism that... Read More

Pioneer FUNIS Principal Bows Out in Style ... Attributes Achievements to God

06 August 2013

The Pioneer Principal of the University’s International School (FUNIS), Mrs. Adeola Olumide, pulled out recently at a colourful Valedictory Ceremony held in her honour, having spent over nine years as the Principal. Fondly called ‘Mama FUNIS’, the 68-year old described her voluntary retirement as necessary, in order to take a break from a worthwhile career.
“Every child that has passed through this School has taken a part of me away and anywhere they remember, they would either send a curse or a prayer”. “I am a part of this School and this School is part of me”, she declared. Mrs. Olumide commended the parents for their support, praying that their children would continue to be sources of joy and pride to them. While appreciating the teachers ...Read More.

CORAF-WECARD, FUNAAB Sign Grant Agreement

07 June 2013

The West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF/WECARD) has signed a grant agreement with the University to execute a project titled Up scaling the Nigerian Flash Drying Experience for Sustainable Regional Trade and Income generation in West Africa (UDESWA).
According to the Project Coordinator, Dr. A. A. Adebowale, of the Department of Food Science and Technology, the objective of the project is to promote the use of efficient and proven drying technologies for sustainable food security and poverty alleviation in West Africa.
The project would pay particular attention to issues of livelihood change, gender impact, poverty elimination, environmental impacts, market development and sustainability of the project within the project communities and beyond the catchment areas.
The project, led by FUNAAB is to be executed in four West African Countries namely; Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Benin Republic and is expected to reduce and remove drudgery and post harvest losses being experienced by small holder farmers while, promoting social dynamics of proven commercialized drying technologies.
Other partners in the project are ...Read More.

... Gets 110 Laptops from NCC

07 June 2013

Hon. Osoba (Arrowed) and the Ag. Head ICTREC, Dr. Olutayo Ajayi test-running one of the Laptops. Inset: Hon. Osoba (Middle) cutting the tape to commission the Laptops.
The son of a former Governor of Ogun State, who is now a member of the Federal House of Representatives, representing the Abeokuta North, Odeda and Obafemi Owode Federal Constituency, Honourable Olumide Osoba, had commissioned a total of 110 Laptops donated to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as part of NCC’s Advanced Digital Access Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI), under the Schools’ Support Project, which is designed to provide support flexibility and mobility in the use and application of ICT in teaching, learning ...Read More.

FUNAAB Hosts NUC Resource Verification Team

07 June 2013

Prof. Anthony Ndukwe of the NUC (Standing) addressing the University’s Management Team.
A team from the National Universities Commission (NUC) has visited the University to assess the level of the University’s preparedness to start its proposed programme in Mechatronic Engineering.
Members of the Resource Verification team were Mr. Abraham Chendersu, Professor Abraham Odukwe and Professor T. Ibiyemi.
In his welcome remarks, ...Read More.

Don Identifies Valuable Earth Natural Resources

07 June 2013

An Associate Professor in Applied Geophysics at the College of Natural Sciences (COLNAS), Dr. Biodun Badmus, has identified some Earth Natural Treasures which could catalyse the nation into rapid development.
Dr. Badmus made this known recently  while delivering the 12^th Leadership Lecture Series of the College titled “Applied Geophysics: The Secret of Natural Earth Treasures”.
He said that Applied Geophysics, as a profession had contributed immensely to the nation’s growth. The don, who is also the Chairman, ASUU-FUNAAB Chapter, stressed that oil and gas, which controlled about 70 percent of Nigeria’s natural wealth, should not be seen as the only sources of the nation’s resources, but that better options should be tapped from other valuable  Earth Treasures. He said “there were numerous other sources that were not famous or popular, which Nigeria as a nation could explore for her economic growth.  Amongst these were: Solid minerals, Precious/Gem Stones,   ...Read More.

Former DVC Becomes DG, NMC

The President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, recently approved the appointment of a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Adewale Solarin as the substantive Director-General of National Mathematical Centre (NMC), Abuja.
A Professor of Mathematics with specialty in Algebra, Professor Solarin obtained all his academic degrees from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He was appointed Professor of Mathematics in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, FUNAAB on September 1, 1997 and served as the Head of Department, from September 1997 to February 2000.
Professor Solarin was a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor from 2004 to 2006 and member of the University’s Governing Council from 2000 to 2006.
The Director-General, who has a background in Statistics, has taught various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science within and outside the country.  He has also published over 30 papers in Statistics and Mathematics in internationally-reputable journals and written more than 20 papers on Total Quality Management (TQM) and related topics for journals, seminars, workshops and conferences.
The scholar was involved in the development and implementation  ...Read More.

Beware of Cat Fish Pepper Soup – Inaugural Lecturer Warns Nigerians

07 June 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole (Left) congratulating the Inaugural Lecturer, Prof. Uzochukwu, after delivering the Lecture.
The University’s 41st Inaugural Lecturer, Professor Sylvia Ajagugha Uzochukwu  has warned lovers of cat-fish pepper soup to be cautious of the danger inherent in taking the specie of fish. Delivering the Lecture titled, “Biotechnology Capacity Building: The Gateway to Food Security”, Professor Uzochukwu disclosed that cat-fish lacked the much needed Omega3 oil that is good for health. According to her, people should eat more of Sardine, adding that it contained omega3 oil.
In addition, the University don called for improved food security through biotechnology particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, which accounted  ...Read More.

e-Exams Notice & Announcement

Check and print your 2012/2013 Second Semester e-Examination Schedule
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Postgraduate Students' Association Week 2013

We request for your esteemed presence during the maiden edition of our annual week of celebration: the week has been specially packaged to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB).
The week has been scheduled thus:

Day 1 (June 11th, 2013): Interactive session with the Dean, Postgraduate School, and FUNAAB Alumni Association
Time: 12 noon – 3pm
Venue: COLPLANT AUDITORIUM

Day 2 (June 13th, 2013): Interactive   ...Read More.

Lateefah Oyinlola and Adewale Obadina Selected for Geography Fellowship in West Africa

[Washington, D.C., 11-Jun-13] — The Association of American Geographers (AAG) is pleased to announce that Lateefah Oyinlola from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State and Adewale Obadina from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State have been selected to participate in the MyCOE / SERVIR Initiative in West Africa for a 10-month fellowship program to conduct research that addresses the theme of Women in Climate Change and Food Security using geographic technologies. A total of 18 undergraduate and graduate students and their mentors were competitively selected from among nearly 100 applications for the program based on the feasibility and quality of the proposed research/education activity. In all, 32 participants will directly benefit from the MyCOE / SERVIR Initiative in West   ...Read More.

AMREC Trains Farmers on Cultivation of Moringa 17 June 2013 Ag. HOD, Forestry and Wildlife Management (FWM), Dr. Adekunle Adetogun, addressing the participants at the Moringa Plantation while the Director, AMREC, Prof. (Mrs.) Carloyn Afolami (Right) listens. Over 100 farmers in the Akintobi Village in Alabata community, Odeda local Government Area of Ogun State have been trained by the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) in the skills of processing, production and use of Moringa Oleifera plant. The Director of AMREC, Prof. (Mrs.) Carolyn Afolami, thanked

17 June 2013

Ag. HOD, Forestry and Wildlife Management (FWM), Dr. Adekunle Adetogun, addressing the participants at the Moringa Plantation while the Director, AMREC, Prof. (Mrs.) Carloyn Afolami (Right) listens.
Over 100 farmers in the Akintobi Village in Alabata community, Odeda local Government Area of Ogun State have been trained by the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) in the skills of processing, production and use of Moringa Oleifera plant.
The Director of AMREC, Prof. (Mrs.) Carolyn Afolami, thanked  ...Read More.

Climate Change: A Threat to GALS – Don

17 June 2013

Some Participants at the 2^nd International Conference/Workshop on the Giant African Land Snails (NETGALS).  Inset: Prof. Eruvbetine, presenting the plaque of honour to Prof. Osinowo (Left)  while Prof. Odiete watches with keen interest.
A retired Professor of Zoology and Environment, Professor William Odiete, has identified climate change as an adverse environmental threat to the population of the Giant African Land Snails (GALS).
Prof. Odiete revealed this while delivering his keynote address   ...Read More.

Catfish Pepper Soup… Why Not?

17 June 2013

Lovers of catfish can continue to enjoy the delicacy as neither catfish, nor pepper soup is dangerous to health, Professor Sylvia Uzochukwu,  a Professor of Food Microbiology and Biotechnology and the University’s 41st Inaugural Lecturer  has clarified. She said that though cheaper deep sea fish such as salmon, sardine, mackerel and herring available as frozen fish in our markets are healthier to eat, because they contain Omega-3 fatty acids which are good for cardiovascular and brain health, as well as for a host of other body functions, there was absolutely no danger inherent in the consumption of catfish.
Corroborating this, Professor Yemi Akegbejo-Samsons, a Professor of Aquaculture and Coastal Resources Management in the University explained that “though catfish contain less Omega-3 fatty acids,  it is still preferred by many, because of its low caloric value, low carbohydrate content, high protein content, low fat content and above all, its great taste. These qualities coupled with its low bone content, fine flavor, ...Read More.

COLENG Presents 42nd Inaugural Lecture

17 June 2013

A fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and a Professor of Production Engineering in the College of Engineering, Engr. Professor Peter Olaitan Aiyedun, would deliver the University’s 42nd Inaugural Lecture on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 . The Lecture, titled “Stainless Steels: A Versatile Metallic Material in the Service of Man”, begins at 2.00p.m at the Professor Mahmood Yakubu Lecture Theatre.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole would be the Chairman and Chief Host. ...Read More.

... As Former UI VC Charges Scientists

17 June 2013

Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Professor Olufemi Bamiro, has charged Nigerian Scientists to transform knowledge into goods and services for national development. Delivering a keynote address titled “The Challenge of Deploying Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation to National Development, at the 48th Annual Conference of the Science Association of Nigeria (SAN), held in the University, Professor Bamiro said that plans for capacity building for Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation (SETI), must take cognisance of their peculiarities since the building of science capacity is fundamentally different from the building of an engineering or technological capacity. He observed that the on-going globalisation of the world economies is such that developing nations, such as ours, are ‘casualties’ in the ‘take-no-prisoner’ war of global competition for markets and resources, adding that it is obvious by our low industrial competitive indices in the variou   ...Read More.

Osun State Governor Commends FUNAAB

17 June 2013

Hon. Prof. (Mrs.) Olubukola Oyawoye, addressing the University Management

The Executive Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has commended the serene and well landscaped University campus of FUNAAB. Speaking through the Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Honourable Professor (Mrs.) Olubukola Oyawoye, who paid the Vice-Chancellor a Courtesy call, the Governor encouraged FUNAAB to continue to lead other Universities in the country, particularly in the area of agriculture. According to him   ...Read More.

76th Council Meeting Begins May 6....… As Pro-Chancellor Meets with Staff May 7

10 May 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, is Chief Host. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe,  will meet with members of Staff of the University on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 12.00noon. Venue is the Mahmood Yakubu Lecture Theatre. Members of staff are   ...Read More.

Pro-Chancellor Congratulates FUFASS Graduates

10 May 2013

Some FUFASS Graduating students

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, has congratulated the third graduating set of the FUNAAB Foreign African Scholarship Scheme (FUFASS).
At the graduation ceremony held recently, Senator Ogunlewe acknowledged the effort of the University in training students from West African countries, calling on the graduands to invite more people from their countries to study in FUNAAB. “Let’s invite more people from around the world to see what we can offer in FUNAAB; when you get back, tell them at home, we need more of you   ...Read More.

Egba Monarchs Back Conventional Status for FUNAAB

10 May 2013

Four out of the five royal fathers in Egbaland in Abeokuta, Ogun State have thrown their weight behind the immediate transition of the University into a full-fledged conventional University to admit students for Medicine, Law, Education and other courses.
Responding to the delegation of the new Governing Council, led by its Chairman, Senator/Sir (Dr.) Adeseye Ogunlewe, the Osile of Oke-Ona, Egba, Oba (Dr.) Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso, stated that all infrastructure to make the transition smooth were already in place, adding that with the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, the Medical School was already a reality.
The Oba recalled the lost struggle to have the first university in Nigeria situated in Egbaland which, however, went to Ibadan in 1948. His words, “when FUNAAB   ...Read More.

Former Pro-Chancellor Hands-Over to Successor -- Expresses Confidence in the New Council

10 May 2013

The immediate past Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Chief Lawrence Ayinde Olakunle Osayemi, has handed over the baton of leadership to his successor, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, expressing confidence that the new Council will take the University to greater heights.  Chief Lawrence Osayemi, visited the University with a former member of the Council, Dr. Solomon Oladiti.   Their mission was to intimate the new Governing Council with how far they had gone to consolidate the giant strides they had collectively made in the University.  His words “Without being immodest, I must admit being proud to say that the Council, of which I was the   ...Read More.

Invitation to COLNAS Leadership Seminar

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
College of Natural Sciences
Invitation To College Seminar
This is to invite you to the 12th College Leadership Seminar Scheduled as below:
Date: Wednesday, 22nd May, 2003

Time: 2.00p.m

Title: Applied Geophysics: The Secret of Natural Earth Treasures   ...Read More.

Progress Review Meeting held for Gratitude Project- Reducing Waste from Root and Tuber Crops

All partners of the FP7 project ‘Gratitude’ gathered recently (22nd-26th April) in Bangkok,
Thailand to conduct a successful mid-term review planning meeting. Download Full Text   ...Read More.

I am on a Mission to Rebuild FUNAAB – VC tells Staff … As SSANU Holds 1st Women Seminar

22 May 2013

Some dignitaries at the occasion. Inset: SSANU Women Leader, Mrs. Bolanle Adebesin, giving her Welcome Address.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has informed all members of staff of the University that the current administration is on a “mission to rebuild” .
Professor Oyewole made this known at the maiden   ...Read More.

Panacea to Food Insecurity - Professor Michael Ajayi

22 May 2013

Prof. Michael Tunde Ajayi

For Nigeria and other African countries to surmount the global challenge of food insecurity and socio-economic problems, there is the need to prioritise human resource development in Agriculture. This was the submission of Professor Michael ‘Tunde Ajayi, a Professor of Agricultural Administration, while delivering the 40^th Inaugural Lecture of the University  ...Read More.

Five Minus One: VC Gives Account of Stewardship

22 May 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole, displaying a copy of the 2011/2012 Annual Report at the meeting. Inset: Prof. Sam Otubusin addressing members of the Congregation during the meeting.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has given account of his stewardship since assumption of office, about 12 months  ...Read More.

Monarchs Pledge More Support for FUNAAB

24 May 2013

Rep. of the VC, the DVC (A),  Prof. Toyin Arowolo (Right) addressing the students in one of the COBFAS communities at Iwoye-Ketu.

The Onisaga of Isaga-Orile, Oba Joseph Oladele Tella and the Ooye of Iwoye-Ketu, Oba Joel Ademola Alaye had pledged more support for students of the University, who are undergoing their Farm Practical Year (FPY) training in their   ...Read More.

Alumni Assure University Council of Maximum Support

24 May 2013

The National President, FUNAAB Alumni Association, Prof. Lateef Sanni presenting a customized card to the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe (Right), while other alumni watch with keen interest.

The University Alumni Association has assured the Governing Council of their cooperation and support towards promoting academic development and excellence of their Alma   ...Read More.

VC Unveils New Capital Projects

24 May 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole has assured that his management led team won't relent in its efforts to better the lots of the University in the years ahead.
To this end, Management has embarked on execution of many capital projects, some of which are being sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND).
They are:
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FUNAAB Students Benefit from DUFIL Scholarship Award

24 May 2013

Eight postgraduate students in the University’s Department of Nutrition and Dietetics have been selected to benefit from the M.Sc (Nutrition) Scholarship Awards by DUFIL (Nig.) Limited.
A release signed by the National Coordinator of the award, Professor Babatunde Oguntona informed that the scholarship was established by DUFIL,   ...Read More.

Embrapa, FUNAAB Poised to Sign MOU

22 May 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole (Middle), with the Research Team.

As part of contributions to the Socio-economic development of the country through agricultural findings, the Management of Embrapa, Brazil and the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), are finalising arrangements to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Staff and Students exchange.
The collaborative projects between both institutions tagged Africa-Brazil Innovative Market Place, is expected to reduce the nation’s expense on wheat importation through the utilisation of millet in baking bread and the use of sourdough technique to improve the baking ...Read More.

UNAAB Library Has Witnessed Unparalleled Development Under Rev. Agboola - VC

01 June 2011

UNAAB VC, Prof. Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun (Middle) exchanges toast with the retired University Librarian, Rev. Abayomi Tunji Agboola while the DVC (Development) Prof. Segun Lagoke looks on.

The Vice-Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB), Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun has said that the University Library has witnessed unparalleled development under the leadership of the immediate past University Librarian, Rev. Abayomi Tunji Agboola.
He said this at the Send-Forth party, held in honour of the retired Librarian, at the ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library’s Board Room.   Read more...

VC’S 4TH ANNIVERSARY THANKSGIVING SERVICE EXPOSEE!

01 June 2011

UNAAB VC, Prof. Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun, his wife, Prof. (Mrs) Elizabeth Balogun praising God at the Chapel of Grace, (UNAAB) during the 4th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service.

Scores of well wishers from all walks of life last Saturday felicitated with Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun and his family at the 4th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service, marking his appointment as the Vice-Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB).

The Service held at the Chapel of Grace   Read more...

My Successor Won’t Inherit Any Abandoned Project – VC

01 June 2011

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun has assured that he will not leave any abandoned project for his successor.
Prof. Balogun gave the assurance just as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council conferred on him, Honorary Membership of the ‘pen profession’, based on his achievements in office and support for the body.                                                Fielding questions from newsmen at a Media Dinner held at the Sweet Sensation Hall, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, Professor Balogun assured that his successor will not inherit any abandoned project after the expiration of his tenure.

Reacting to question on whether he has anointed candidate as successor, Prof. Balogun responded to the contrary.
The Vice-Chancellor stressed that the choice of a successor goes beyond him, adding that he can only pray that God should give the University a good successor that will be able to continue with the current developmental streak in the University.
Besides, Prof. Balogun said it is extremely difficult for any Vice-Chancellor to install a successor because Vice-Chancellorship is a divine opportunity.
According to him, “When you have more than hundred Professors,   Read more...

IFSERAR Holds Seminar June 2

01 June 2011

Arrangements have been concluded for the second edition of the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR)’s University-wide Seminar.
A release signed by the Director of IFSERAR, Professor Olusegun Osinowo, informed that the Seminar will hold on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at the Senate Chamber, beginning at 10.00am.
The Director-General, National Office of Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Abuja, Engineer Umar Bindir, will   Read more...

FMENV/UNAAB Holds Lecture Series on Environment , June 8

01 June 2011

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun, has approved the staging of the Distinguished Lecture Series on Environment to mark the 2011 World Environment Day.

The Lecture will hold on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Auditorium, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta UNAAB, at 11.00 a.m.

A release by the Director, FMENV/UNAAB   Read more...

Education is the Gateway to Development - President GIMI

01 June 2011

The Guest Lecturer, Dr. Joseph Shevel, making a point while (L-R), DVC (Development), Prof. Segun Lagoke, DVC (Academic), Prof. Chryss Onwuka, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun and the Director, (CENIP),  Dr. Olukayode Akinyemi.

The President of Galilee Management Institute, Israel, Dr. Joseph Shevel, has described investment in education as the gateway to a meaningful socio-economic development.

Dr. Shevel, who made this disclosure while delivering a Lecture titled, “The Role of Universities on Social and Economic Development:  Implementation of the Israeli Experience to Nigeria”, attributed the rapid growth of the Israeli economy to advancement in education   Read more...