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...

Shun Campus Walkways And Risk Stroke - Dr (Mrs) Bamgbose Warns UNAAB Staff

01 June 2011

L-R, Prof. Kayode Bamgbose, Prof. Toyin Arowolo, Former DVC (Academic), Prof Clement Eromosele, Dean (COLNAS), Prof. Tope Popoola, Dr. (Mrs) Janet Bamgbose (holding the mic)  during the Lecture.

Members of the University Community have been called upon to take advantage of the walkways on campus for physical exercise, as it is capable of helping to prevent cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
The Deputy Director in the Institute for Human Resources Development (INHURD), Dr. Janet Titilayo Bamgbose, made the call while delivering the Leadership  Read more...

UNAAB, Kraft Foods Eye Partnership

01 June 2011

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun has called on Kraft Foods (Cadbury) Nig. Plc, to partner with the University and in the process, enhance the performance of students and staff.


The Vice-Chancellor made this call when the Management team of Kraft Foods Nig. Plc, which included Dr. Ahmet Anbarci, Mrs. Reinette Van Den Berg and Mr. Jude Mordi, visited the Department of Food Science and Technology of the University,  Read more...

Be of Good Conduct in Office -VC Charges New Students’ Union Exco

07 June 2011

L-R, UNAAB VC, Prof. Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun, Ag. Registrar, Mr. Adeleke Adeboye, Dean, Students Affairs, Prof. Samuel Oluwalana, SUG President-Elect, Com. Bamgbade Abdulkareem and other Unionists at the parley

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun, has charged the new Executive of the University’s Student Union to be cautious of their conduct while in office.
The Vice-Chancellor pointed out that the need for the executive members to be mindful of their actions as leaders became imperative, since they would only be holding the positions in trust for over a 13,000 student’s population Read more...

Prof. Decries the Nation’s Performance in Agriculture

15 November 2013

The Keynote Address Speaker and the Director (IFSERAR), Prof. Akin Omotayo, addressing the participants
The Director of the  University’s Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR), Professor Akin Omotayo,   Read more...

Don Makes Waves in Research

15 November 2013

Dr. Uwemedimo Ekpo, the Head, Department of Biological Sciences of the University, is making a breakthrough in his research activities to the admiration of the international community.
Dr. Ekpo’s research interest, led to the development of a Geostatistical Model on all the available data on Schistosomiasis, a disease which causes enormous human suffering as it makes its victims show symptoms of blood in the urine, chronic tiredness and lethargy.
The detailed study of Schistosomiasis, known as Bilharzias in Ogun State, was the topic of his Doctoral Dissertation, submitted to the Biological Sciences Department of the University that won him international awards such as the European Foundation Initiative for African Research into Neglected Tropical Diseases (EFINTD), a collaborative  Read more...

FUNAAB Signs MoU with Arewa Cotton

17 November 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole (middle), signing the MoU, while the Regional Manager, Arewa Cotton, Mr. Bayo Olayemi (2nd Left) does same. With the Vice-Chancellor are the DVC (D), Prof. Felix Salako (2nd Right) and the Bursar, Mr. Moses Ilesanmi (Right).
As a fall-out of the several meetings held in the past, to foster partnership between the University and Arewa Cotton and Allied Company Limited, the Management of the two institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), heralding a formal collaboration in   Read more...

Leaders Tasked on Nation Building

06 November 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole (Arrowed), at the National Prayer Breakfast in Abuja, recently.
Leaders and those in positions of authorities have been charged not to forsake the gathering of the righteous, but to always come together in prayers and supplication for the unity and development of the country.
This was the main crux of the message at the 4th National Prayer Breakfast, held recently at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. In his exhortation, the Executive Director, Apostles in the Market Place, Nigeria, said the country needed God-fearing leaders that will drive it to development and advised them never to despair in heeding divine   Read more...

Beware of Drug Abuse- ICCON

06 November 2013

Some Principal Officers discussing with ICCON delegates after the parley
The Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (ICCON), has called on the University to join its crusade in sensitising members of the public on the dangers associated with the abuse of drugs.
The Institute made this request during a courtesy call on the Management, where it restated its mission, mandate, activities, as well as the possible areas of cooperation between ICCON and the University.
The Acting Registrar of ICCON, Dr (Mrs) Taiwo Bammodu, said it had been observed that Nigerians, through their activities continually endangered their lives due to ignorance and poor knowledge on the usage of drugs   Read more...

Steer Clear of FUNAAB, VC Warns Admission Touts

06 November 2013

Cross-section of candidates at INHURD gate
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has cautioned admission touts to steer clear of the institution as it has zero tolerance for cheating and examination malpractices.
The Vice-Chancellor gave the warning while monitoring the entrance examination into the Pre-Degree Programmes of the University’s Institute for Human Resources Development (INHURD), in which over 6,000 candidates wrote the examination.
Meanwhile, the Director, Institute for Human Resources Development (INHURD), Professor Francis Sowemimo, while conducting the Vice-Chancellor Read more...

FUNAAB Becomes World Bank Centre of Excellence

07 November 2013

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), is  now one of the World Bank’s Africa Centre of Excellence (ACE) in  Agriculture.
The University was chosen after a rigorous desk evaluation exercise, which was followed by a site evaluation by the ACE Project Steering Committee, which held its final selection meeting in Dakar, Senegal recently.
A breakdown of the result shows that FUNAAB is one of the seven (7) ACE’s in Nigeria and the only one (1) for Agriculture in the country.
The project won by FUNAAB, would be implemented through the Centre for Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment (CADESE), having scored 75.2% in the overall evaluation score in Agriculture.   Read more...

The Dream Project

08 November 2013

A programme, tagged The DREAM Project, is now available for students in the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries, as well as staff members to undertake a mobility period, or full degree, in some of the best universities in Europe. Scholarships are available for Master and Doctorate students and also for staff members (Academic and Administrative) and it includes a monthly allowance, travel, insurance and tuition fees. According to the Director, Grants Management, Dr Olukayode Akinyemi, the available scholarships are:
For ACP candidates:
• Master: students from the ACP countries willing to develop their activity in an European Partner University. The duration of a Master mobility flow can be between 10 (one academic year) and 24 (two academic years) months, depending on the duration   Read more...

FUNAAB Goes Live on Google Map

08 November 2013

Google Ambassador, Mr. Mosopefoluwa Adefuyi
The Google Ambassador of the University, Mr. Mosopefoluwa Adefuyi, has hinted that FUNAAB on Google map would enhance the visibility of the University and help achieve its vision of going global.
Adefuyi made this disclosure during a training programme held recently for students on Google mapping in the University. According to the 300 level student of Electrical/Electronics, “what we are doing today is putting all locations like our lecture theatres and colleges in the school on the Google map such that anybody from anywhere in the world can actually have access to the campus and see where the classrooms and colleges are located from the  Read more...

Eat Cassava Bread – VC

08 November 2013

[caption id="attachment_3608" align="alignnone" width="508" caption=""]The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole, at the Conference with some Fellows of NIFST
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has encouraged Nigerians to cultivate the habit of eating cassava bread, which he noted is safe, delicious and nutritious.
Professor Oyewole made this call at the 37th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), held recently at the International Conference Centre,    Read more...

FUNAAB Bulletin Opens E-mail for Goodwill Messages …Urges Staff, Students to send Comments

23 January 2013

As part of efforts to make the forthcoming 25th Anniversary celebration of the University participatory and interactive for members of the University Community, the Editorial Team of FUNAAB Bulletin has specially and exclusively created an e-mail through which they can felicitate with the University.
Interested members of staff, students and other well wishers can send   Read more...

Internationalisation: VC Tasks Senior Registry Staff on Efficiency

  23 January 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole addressing Senior Registry Staff at the Workshop

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole has charged Senior Registry Staff of the University to have a clean birth from their hurtful past and start a new life of productive service delivery by evolving  and sustaining an individual daily work plan and enduring road map that will contribute immensely to the development and progress of FUNAAB.   Read more...

FUNAAB Wins “Africa’s Best Institution’s” Award …Awardee Felicitates on 25th Anniversary

  23 January 2013

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has won “Africa’s Institution’s of the Year (2012) Award in far away South Africa.
FUNAAB was awarded by prestigious Campus Sneak Africa after visiting Universities in Africa.
According to the Producer/Director, Campus Sneak Africa, Mr. Fazzy Adebayo Adesoji, FUNAAB was trailed by University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Adebayo said FUNAAB’s feat which was broadcasted to the whole world “attracted lots of positive comments and emails from all over the world commending the institution’s efforts to giving qualitative education to students in an easy-life environment”.   Read more...

We Didn’t Change The Name of the University - We’ve only adjusted to our true name - FUNAAB Governing Council Chairman Tells Alumni

23 January 2013

Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Chief Lawrence Ayinde Olakunle Osayemi making salient point while the Vice-Chancellor (L) and the President, FUNAAB Alumni Association, Prof. Lateef Sanni listen.

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of the University, Chief Lawrence Ayinde Olakunle Osayemi has described as erroneous, impression in certain quarters that the University has changed its name, following the recent transmutation from University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB) to Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB).   Read more...

Dr. Salisu Is Head of Office of Advancement

25 January 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole has approved the appointment of Dr. T. M. Salisu as the Pioneer Head of the newly created Office of Advancement (OFA), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
Dr. Salisu’s appointment was contained in a release marked reference FUNAAB/R/ESTAB.82/I dated January 7, 2013, signed by the Registrar, Mr. M. O. Ayoola, JP and made available to FUNAAB Bulletin.
According to the statement, the appointment is for a period of one (1) year with effect from January 2, 2013 and it is in recognition of Dr. Salisu’s “capability to give quality leadership to the office and make  Read more

COLENG Holds Ends of the Year Thanksgiving Party

The College of Engineering (COLENG), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), will on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 hold End of the Year and Thanksgiving Party to usher in year 2013.
According to a release signed by the College Officer, Mr. Isiaq Odunjo, the programme will start by 10.00a.m at the Auditorium of the College.
Members of the Academic and  Read more...

DUFARMS to Hold Training Workshop for Senior Staff

25 January 2013

The Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS) has scheduled to hold a Preview Training Workshop for its Senior Staff.
According to a memo signed by the Acting Deputy Director, DUFARMS, Mr. M. A. Jaiyeola, the training is staff development.   Read more...

… Agric. Engineering Too

25 January 2013

The Department of Agricultural Engineering, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), will on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 hold a Departmental Family party and sent-forth in honour of the Head of the Department, Professor Babatunde Adewumi who is moving to Food Engineering Department.
A release signed by Prof. J. K. Adewumi stated that the venue of the party is Civil Engineering Lecture Room. Time is 11.00a.m prompt.   Read more...

Western World Is Not Fair To Nigeria …Nigerians Are Good People - Foreign Scholars

25 January 2013

Foreign Scholars under Nigeria Commonwealth and Bilateral Education Agreement Scholarship; and FUNAAB Foreign African Scholarship Scheme (FUFASS) have described and adjudged Nigerians as good people, contrary to general impression, especially the Western World.
The Scholars have been in Nigeria for some time where they are undergraduates and postgraduates students of Universities therein.
Speaking, however, at a Dinner, marking the end of a 5-Day 2nd Edition of the Orientation/Acculturation Programme, organized by the Federal Scholarship Board in collaboration with (FUNAAB), which hosted it, the foreign scholars said until other fellow foreigners, especially from oversees countries visit Nigeria and spend some time, they won’t appreciate the fact that Nigerians are good people  Read more...

Sierra-Leone Govt Commends FUNAAB …Honoured by Federal Scholarship Board - As VC Tasks Foreign Scholars

25 January 2013

The Asst. Dir. (FSB), Mr. Rotimi Akinyele (Left) congratulating the Management of the University on the successful hosting of the 5-day Orientation/Acculturation Programme held, recently. With him from Right are, the Director (CENIP), Dr. Akeem Oyekanmi; the University Librarian, Dr. (Mrs.) Mulikat Salaam; the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole and the DVC (A), Prof. Toyin Arowolo.

The Government of Sierra-Leone has commended the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (FUNAAB) for a successful host of the just concluded 2nd Edition of the Orientation/Acculturation programme organized by the Federal Scholarship Board in collaboration with FUNAAB for all scholars under Nigeria Commonwealth and Bilateral Education Agreement Scholarship Read more...

Embrace Intellectual, Developmental Unionism - VC Counsels FUNAABSU Leaders

25 January 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole (Arrowed), addressing FUNAABSU Executives.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole has charged Students Union Executives in tertiary institutions in the country to drop “Aluta” Unionism and embrace the world order of quality, intellectual and developmental unionism.
Professor Oyewole gave the charge just as he passed a Vote of Confidence on Mr. Dipo Adesipo led Students Union Executive of the University.   Read more...

Management Commends Staff Unions - As NAAT Donates books to FUNAAB

25 January 2013

Mr. Johnson Adegbulugbe (Middle) presenting the books to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole (Right) during the maiden edition of the NAAT Family Re-Union held, recently.

The University Management has commended Staff and Students Unions in the University for being partners in progress.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole gave the commendation while showing appreciation to the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) for donating precious books to the University.
Speaking after receiving the donation at the maiden edition of NAAT family Re-Union, held at Tony Anenih Hall, Professor Oyewole described the Union gesture as a welcome development.   Read more...

Join Us In Making FUNAAB World-Class ---VC Beckons on Alumni Association

25 January 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole has charged the University Alumni Association to join the Management and other stakeholders in the drive to make FUNAAB a World-Class institution.
Speaking extempore at the 16th Annual Convention and 15th Annual Lecture Series of the University Alumni Association, held at Postgraduate School Auditorium on Saturday, Professor Oyewole also called on the Association to join the University in celebrating her 25th Anniversary   Read more...

Alumni Has Impacted FUNAAB Wonderfully - Prof. Sanni …We can do better if - Dr. Atungwu

25 January 2013

Director, COBFAS, Dr. Joe Atungwu The President, University Alumni Association, Prof. Lateef Sanni.

The President of the University Alumni Association, Professor Lateef Sanni has described the contributions of the body to the FUNAAB since inception Twenty-Five years ago as wonderful.
Professor Sanni spoke even as another frontline member of the Association, Dr. Joe Atungwu called on the Management to reposition Alumni towards driving the campaign for fund raising and sustainable   Read more...

FUNAAB Silver Jubilee Rules Airwaves

28 January 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole on Wednesday took the ongoing sensitization of stakeholders and the general public on the Silver Jubilee Anniversary of the University to the airwaves.
For sixty minutes FUNAAB ruled the frequency modulation (FM), putting on the front burner, the 25th Anniversary Celebration and other issues that are of interest to journalists and members of the public who  phoned, while others mailed their questions into the studio.
The soft-spoken Vice-Chancellor was also in his usual element, answering questions effortlessly with noticeable eloquence, details and deep insight that shows his rich knowledge and understanding of the University.
Fielding questions on the essence of the University celebration of Twenty-Five years of existence, Professor Oyewole said it is deserving because FUNAAB  Read more...

EID-EL-MAULUD: FG Declares Thursday, Public Holiday

28 January 2013

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, January 24, 2013 a Public Holiday nationwide for the celebration of Eid-El-Maulud.
The Vice-Chancellor,  Read more...

VC Hinges FUNAAB Success On Good Leadership

28 January 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole fielding questions from Journalists at Rock City Fm

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole has attributed the success story of the University since it was established Twenty-Five (25) years ago to dynamic leadership.
Speaking on Rock City FM, Abeokuta favourite Programme, “Day Break Show” on Wednesday, Professor Oyewole said FUNAAB had been lucky to have good Vice-Chancellors and Governing Councils that are prudent managers of resources and personnel.   Read more...

Senate Approves Academic Calendars

28 January 2013

The Senate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) at its 193rd Statutory Meeting held on Thursday, January 3, 2013 approved the Academic Calendars for 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 academic sessions.
A decision extract sent to FUNAAB Bulletin and signed by the Principal Assistant Registrar, Senate and Admissions, Mr. Abdusobbur Salaam informed that the approval is for long term planning purposes.
The breakdown is as follows:
ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2013/2014 ACADEMIC SESSION
Online Registration for Returning Students - Monday, Aug. 26 – Friday Sept 27, 2013
Arrival of Fresh Students - Sunday, 1st September, 2013
   Read more...

Dr. Atungwu Delivers 15th Annual Lecture …Encourages a 10-year Alumni Relations & Strategic Plan

28 January 2013

The Guest Lecturer, Dr. Joe Atungwu making salient points during the 15th Annual Lecture of FUNAAB Alumni Association, while the President, FUNAAB Alumni Association, Prof. Lateef Sanni; the VC, Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole; the Pro-Chancellor, Chief Lawrence Ayinde Olakunle Osayemi and other top officers of the University, listen with rapt attention

The University Authority has been called upon to consider packaging a 10-year Alumni Relations and Strategic Plan (2013-2023) as a step towards a “new and exciting era” of alumni relation   Read more...

COLENG Holds End of the Year Party

28 January 2013

The former Dean (COLENG), Prof. Emmanuel Ajisegiri (Left), being welcomed by Prof. Peter Aiyedun, while the Dean (COLENG), Prof. Samuel Adejuyigbe (Right), admires them during the College’s End of the Year 2012 Party and Thanksgiving Prayer.

The College of Engineering, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on Tuesday held its end of the year 2012 party and thanksgiving prayer.
In his short exhortation, the Dean of the College   Read more...

1st Semester Exam: FUNAAB Library Commences 24-Hour Services

28 January 2013

The ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has concluded arrangements to provide round the clock 24-Hour Library Services to students and other users during the forthcoming first semester examination.
A release signed by the University Librarian,   Read more...

Management Plans Special Waiver Policy for Less Privileged Students

28 January 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole has stressed the need for the University to have more enabling and concrete policy that will address the welfare and better the lots of the less privileged students of the Institution.

Professor Oyewole harped on the need at a meeting with the students of the University, who are less privileged, held at Tony Anenih Hall on   Read more...

TETFUND Conference Attendance Intervention Grant

28 January 2013

The University Management has called for staffers’ applications for the 2012 TETFUND Conference Attendance Intervention Fund.
A memo dated January 16, 2013 and signed by the Director, Centre for Internationalization and Partnerships (CENIP), Dr. Akeem Oyekanmi, stated that the TETFUND Conference Attendance Intervention Fund is available to support staff planning to attend International Conference.

Interested applicant have been advised to forward their application to the Vice-Chancellor through the Director, CENIP not later than fourteen (14) working days from the above stated date, in order to access the fund.
It was also advised that the proposed conferences do not come up less than four (4) months after submis  Read more...

INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONSULTANTS

01 February 2013

INTRODUCTION

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, (FUNAAB), is seeking for qualified and experienced Consultant for pre-qualification in respect of the Review of the University’s Strategic Plan.

The exercise is expected to involved data collection and analysis on the existing developments from inception, its evolutions and projections for at least the next 10 years. The review should not only be based on the standard obtained in the Nigerian Universities environment but must have global outlook predicated on best professional practices and standards in campus planning and development. It is expected that a comprehensive review of the subsisting Strategic Plan would be fully Read more...

SPECIAL FOCUS ON 2012/2013 1ST SEMESTER EXAM FUNAAB Acquires Capacity To Administer E-Exams

04 February 2013

The ongoing 2012.2013 First Semester Examination has added a positive twist as the Management had engaged the personnel of the University’s Information and Communication Technology Resource Centre (ICTREC) in the application of Computer Based Test (CBT) for students.
The innovation is not only a vast improvement on the conduct of examinations in the University but better still, a drastic and radical departure from the past where the institution hired  contractors to conduct the examination.
The Acting Head, ICTREC, Dr. Olutayo  Ajayi revealed this in an  Read more...

2012/2013 FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION: FUNAAB Gives Less Privileged Students Special Consideration …As TIMTEC Chairman Unfolds Welfare Measures …Makes Case for a Physically Challenged who Writes Slowly than Usual

04 February 2013

Not batting an eyelid, the Chairman of the Time-Table and Examination Committee (TIMTEC), Dr.Ikechukwu James on Wednesday reeled out a catalogue of logistic measures taken by the University towards making the ongoing examination a  success.
Speaking in an exclusive chat with FUNAAB Bulletin, Dr. James said  he was gladdened by the fact that the Management has improved on its special consideration for the less privileged students during the examination.
He disclosed that waivers like not allowing the less privileged to seat or line up at Step Down and Holding Centre, leading to the examinations halls , topped the list of special consideration accorded the physically challenged in the ongoing exam.
Dr. James informed that as usual, vehicles that the University specially and exclusively provided for the conveyance of the physically challenged were fully on ground.
He, however, called on the Management to grant a less privileged student,  who write slowly than usual, due to genetic defects more time to write his papers in the ongoing examination and subsequent ones.
According to him, “the Management is examination friendly to all, especially the less privileged. It has provided vehicles to take physically challenged students to the examinations venues.  It has given them special consideration too.  Read more...

2012/2013 FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION: How FUNAAB Checked Malpractices

04 February 2013

1.Eagle-eyed security personnel of the Sheriff Deputies screening students on one of the Holding Points.

2. A no nonsense Invigilator, Chairman, ASUU-FUNAAB, Dr. Biodun Badmus (Left) on duty in one of the Centres.

It will be easier for a Camel with hunch-back to pass through the very tiny eye of a needle than for any student of the University to cheat in the ongoing 2012/2013 First Semester Examination.
This was the conclusion of FUNAAB Bulletin Crew  Read more...

VC Visits Souvenir Shop and Tantalizer Fast Food

04 February 2013

1. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole appraising the facilities and souvenirs on ground at the Souvenir Shop.

2. Being under construction, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole managing to enter Tantalizer Fast Food
3. 1. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole pointing to a thing of interest at the Tantalizer Fast Food.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole in the early hours of Tuesday paid an unscheduled visit to the Directorate of Public Relations’ Souvenir Shop  Read more...

Prof. Lateef Sanni Steps UP …Becomes CORAF/WECARD STC Member

04 February 2013

The Head of Department (HOD), Food Science and Technology, College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), Professor Lateef Oladimeji Sanni is now a member of the prestigious Scientific and Technical Committee of West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF/WECARD).
The selection of Sanni, a member of the University Governing Council (internal) and President of the University Alumni Association was confirmed by the Board of CORAF/WECARD in a Letter Reference No. 2013/0120/SC/HRM/SE, dated 15th January, 2013 and signed by the Executive Director, Dr. Harold Roy-Macaulay.
According to a copy of the letter made available to the University and copied FUNAAB Bulletin, Professor Sanni’s selection was based on his “level of expertise in the area of competence in agricultural research”.
According to Dr. Roy-Macaulay, the Scientific and Technical Committee of which Professor Sanni is now a member is a statutory organ of CORAF/WECARD and the technical advisory arm of the Governing Board.
It is composed of twelve (12) experts chosen intuit personae from the National Agricultural System (NARS), FARP and partner institutions.
Professor Sanni described his appointment as “a demonstration of high regards given to our University (FUNAAB) adding that “we Read more...

FUNAAB Staff and PG Student Win WANOART Award

04 February 2013

The duo of Mr. Olatunde Olosunde and Mr. Yinka Ojo, a Staff and postgraduate student respectively in the Department of Horticulture, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have been offered West African Network on Organic Agriculture Research and Training (WANOART) Fellowship awards, tenable at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
A release signed by the WANOART Read more...

E-Exam Is Successful - Dr. Fabusoro

04 February 2013

The University Alternate Chairman, e-Exam, Dr. Eniola Fabusoro has expressed satisfaction at the conduct of the exam.
Speaking in a chat with FUNAAB Bulletin, Dr. Fabusoro who spoke while on duty at the Oba Lipede Multipurpose Hall Computer Centre described the conduct  of the exam as a vast improvement on the previous ones.
He specifically pin-pointed the conduct of the Computer Based Test by the University Staff, contrary to previous practice of contracting it to external firm as laudable and  Read more...

VC Charges New Veterinary Graduates on Professionalism

04 February 2013

Rep. of the VC, the DVC (D), Prof. Felix Salako (4th Right) and to his left are the DVC (A), Prof. Toyin Arowolo; the Registrar, Mr. Matthew Ayoola and the University Librarian, Dr. (Mrs.) Mulikat Salaam while to his right are the Dean (COLVET), Prof. (Mrs.) Morenike Dipeolu; the President (VCN), Prof. Gabriel Ogundipe; the President (NVMA), Dr. Gani Enahoro  and the Rep. of the Registrar (VCN), Dr. Josiah Kantiyok. during the Induction Ceremony.

The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole has called on the newly inducted Veterinary Medicine graduates of the Read more...

DUFARMS Holds Training Workshop

04 February 2013

Rep. of the VC, the DVC (D), Prof. Felix Salako addressing the participants during the Training Workshop held, recently.

The Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on Wednesday, held a Pre-Season Training Workshop for its Senior Staff.  Read more...

WANOART: We don’t “Crucify” in FUNAAB – Dean, COLFHEC … As Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian Scholars Present Seminar

04 February 2013

The Dean, College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor (Mrs.) Folake Henshaw has stated that FUNAAB Dons don’t crucify Seminar Presenters but encourage them. 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...

Shun Cultism, Examination Malpractices – FUNAAB, VC … Matriculates Part-Time Degree Students

21 March 2013

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole addressing the matriculating students during the ceremony.

The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole has admonished matriculated students of the Part-time Degree Programmes to desist from Cultism, Examination Malpractices and other social vices.
Professor Oyewole made this known while delivering his address at the Fifth Matriculation Ceremony of the Part-time Degree students of the University. Read more...

CASSAVA BREAD: VC Lauds FG Transformation Agenda

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole has reiterated the University’s Commitment to the transformation programme of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Administration. Speaking at a One-Day National Cassava...Read more...