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The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Nigeria has a tripodal mandate of Teaching, Research and Extension services.

The official page of the University being handled by the Directorate of Public Relations (DPR) The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) was established on January 1, 1988 by the Federal Government of Nigeria with a tripodal mandate of Teaching, Research and Extension Services. The University came into being when four (4) University of Technology earlier merged in 1984 were demerged

. The genesis of FUNAAB starts from Federal University of Lagos, Abeokuta Campus (ULAB), FUTAB then to College of Science and Technology, Abeokuta (COSTAB) to University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB) in 1988 and finally to Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) recently. As said earlier, the University is one of the three (3) Universities of Agriculture in Nigeria created in 1988 by the Babangida Administration, the others being in Markurdi (Benue State) and Umudike (Abia State). The University started at its mini-campus in Isale-Igbein right in the heart of Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State after a brief embryonic stage at the Onikolobo quarters. The University started the movement to its permanent site at Alabata Road in 1996 and completed the movement in 1997 in what is now known as the fastest pace of permanent site development in the history of the Nigeria University System.

22/05/2026

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22/05/2026

Nigeria Safety Cadet Holds Annual Safety Week at FUNAAB

The Nigeria Safety Cadet, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has successfully organised its 2025/2026 Annual Safety Week, aimed at promoting safety consciousness, discipline, leadership, and civic responsibility among students and members of the University Community.

The week-long programme, held recently, featured a series of physical, intellectual, and community-based activities designed to strengthen the operational readiness of cadets while fostering a culture of safety on campus. The event was coordinated under the leadership of Cadet Soyinka Omosewa.

Activities commenced with intensive cadet training and parade drills, which focused on physical conditioning, safety protocol simulations, and tactical exercises. The sessions recorded impressive participation from cadets, while reinforcing teamwork, discipline, endurance, and emergency response skills required for safety operations within the University environment.

As part of the programme, a seminar themed, “Discipline as a Tool for Personal and National Development,” was organised for cadets and students. Guest speakers and Command leaders delivered insightful lectures on the importance of discipline in personal growth, organisational effectiveness, and national development. The interactive session also provided participants the opportunity to engage in discussions on security consciousness and ethical conduct.

In furtherance of its community service efforts, members of the Command carried out the repainting of the zebra crossing at the Motion Ground area of the University to promote pedestrian safety on campus.

The grand finale featured a Valedictory and Awards Ceremony, marking the official close of the 2025/2026 administrative regime. Delivering the valedictory address, the Command leadership highlighted major achievements recorded during the tenure, challenges encountered, and the enduring legacy of the outgoing officers.

During the event, outstanding cadets were honoured with Certificates of Excellence in recognition of their exceptional academic performance, while successful participants in the safety training cycle received Certificates of Completion. The certificates were presented by the Ag. Head, Directorate of Public Relations and one of the Staff Advisers of the Club, Mr. Olasunkanmi Olajide.

A major highlight of the occasion was the decoration of Mrs. Oluwakemi Fashina as the Grand Matron of the Nigeria Safety Cadet in recognition of her support and contributions to the Command.

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20/05/2026

Dr. Akpan Appointed Bursar of UNIUYO

By Olasunkanmi Olajide

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has again recorded another milestone in its tradition of producing Principal Officers for higher institutions across Nigeria, as one of its Deputy Bursars, Dr. Moses Akpan, has been appointed the substantive Bursar of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO).

The appointment further reinforces the growing reputation of FUNAAB under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, whose administration has produced nearly 20 Principal Officers and senior administrators now serving in various tertiary institutions across the country.

Dr. Akpan, an accomplished Accountant and Administrator, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting with Second Class Upper Division. He also obtained an MBA and M.Sc. in Accounting from the University of Lagos (UNILAG). In addition, he earned a Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) from the Federal College of Education (FCE), Abeokuta and is duly licensed by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). He later bagged a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Uyo.

A qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Dr. Akpan is also awaiting the conferment of the Fellowship status of the Institute. He has published scholarly articles in both local and international journals, while also demonstrating excellence in public financial administration and university accounting systems.

During his distinguished service at FUNAAB, Dr. Akpan worked across virtually all sections of the University’s Bursary Department, garnering extensive experience in financial management, taxation, budgeting and statutory compliance. Prior to his appointment, he served as the Head of Taxes and Statutory Deductions Section, where he handled sensitive assignments including Tax Clearance Certificates (TCC) and National Housing Fund matters.

He also chaired the University’s New Tax Law Implementation Committee, which successfully coordinated the computation and implementation of the new tax regime within the University without disruption. His professional expertise also earned him several appearances before the Senate and House of Representatives Committees, where he defended the University’s financial reports and related matters.

Beyond his administrative duties, Dr. Akpan served as a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Accounting, FUNAAB, where he contributed to academic development before assuming his new appointment. His professional experience spans notable institutions including the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Abuja, and Veritas University. Widely regarded as a highly dedicated, humble and approachable Administrator, Dr. Akpan is known for his diligence, integrity, professionalism and excellent interpersonal relationship with colleagues and stakeholders.

Congratulating Dr. Akpan on his appointment, the Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB, described the development as a reflection of the quality of leadership and administrative excellence being nurtured at FUNAAB. He noted that the University would continue to contribute capable professionals and Administrators to the nation’s higher education sector.

20/05/2026

FUNAAB Alumnus Wins 2026 US National Dairy Award

By Olasunkanmi Olajide

The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) has announced Nigerian scholar and an alumnus of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Dr. Yusuf Adeniji, as the recipient of the 2026 National Milk Producers Federation, tagged Richard M. Hoyt Award.

The award, jointly supported by the National Milk Producers Federation Dairy Scholarship Fund, recognises outstanding research with direct application to solving critical challenges in the United States dairy industry. Dr. Adeniji would be formally presented with the honour on June 23, 2026, during the ADSA Annual Meeting scheduled for June 21–24 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

Dr. Adeniji, originally from Nigeria, earned his Bachelor of Agriculture Degree in Animal Production and Health, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM), from FUNAAB in 2014. He later obtained a Master’s Degree in Animal Nutrition from King Saud University in 2020, before completing his PhD in Animal Science at The Pennsylvania State University in 2025, where he specialised in dairy cattle nutrition and physiology under the supervision of Prof. Kevin Harvatine.

His research focuses on fatty acid metabolism, nutrient partitioning, and the biological regulation of milk fat synthesis in dairy cows, work that has significant implications for improving dairy production efficiency and sustainability.

Currently serving as a postdoctoral scholar at The Pennsylvania State University, Dr. Adeniji continues to contribute to advanced dairy science research aimed at enhancing productivity and addressing global food and nutrition challenges.

The ADSA described the award as recognition of research that bridges academic excellence and real-world impact in the dairy sector, noting Adeniji’s work as “highly relevant to contemporary challenges in dairy nutrition and production systems.”

The Association is an international body of scientists, educators, and industry professionals dedicated to advancing dairy science and supporting innovation across the global dairy value chain.

20/05/2026

FUNAAB Commemorates 2026 World Bee Day, Advocates Peaceful Coexistence with Honey Bees

As the world commemorates the 2026 World Bee Day, today, May 20, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has reiterated the importance of honey bees to food security, biodiversity, and ecosystem sustainability, while calling on members of the University Community to peacefully coexist with the valuable pollinators.

Honey bees, according to experts, are not naturally aggressive towards humans but are largely defensive in nature, especially when they perceive threats to their colonies. What is often described as conflict between bees and humans is usually a misunderstanding arising from shared environmental spaces.

Speaking on the significance of the global celebration, experts noted that World Bee Day is observed annually to raise awareness on the critical role bees and other pollinators play in ensuring food production, preserving biodiversity, and maintaining ecosystem health across the world.

19/05/2026

Lakem Support Foundation Donates Food Items to FUNAAB Students

By Raymond Osemene

The Lakem Support Foundation has donated food items to students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), as part of efforts aimed at supporting students’ welfare and alleviating food challenges during the examination period.

The humanitarian gesture, led by the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Mrs. Olukemi Fashina, featured the distribution of essential food items, including garri, rice, sugar, sachet tomatoes, sachet pepper, groundnut oil, salt, and seasoning cubes to students of the University.

Speaking during the presentation of the welfare packages, the Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. Festus Adeosun, commended the Foundation for its consistent commitment to the welfare and well-being of students.
According to him, the Lakem Support Foundation had continued to demonstrate compassion and dedication towards students through various interventions organised on yearly and semester bases. He described the initiative as impactful and student-centred, noting that it had continued to provide relief and encouragement to beneficiaries within the University Community.

Prof. Adeosun, while appreciating the Foundation on behalf of the students, stated that the support would go a long way in assisting the beneficiaries academically and socially, particularly during the examination period.

Speaking on behalf of the Foundation, Mrs. Fashina explained that the donation formed part of the organisation’s broader humanitarian efforts targeted at supporting students in tertiary institutions. She added that similar interventions had also been extended to other institutions, including the Federal College of Education (FCE), Osiele.

19/05/2026

BUDLEIN, Nimbe Adedipe Library Train Over 100 School Librarians in Ogun State

The Budding Leaders Empowerment Initiative (BUDLEIN), in collaboration with the Nimbe Adedipe Library, recently organised a capacity-building training programme for school librarians and teacher-librarians across Ogun State.

Speaking at the event, the University Librarian, Prof. Abayomi Owolabi, emphasised the critical role of functional school libraries in fostering a strong reading culture among pupils. He urged schools to deliberately integrate reading periods into their academic timetables and ensure proper maintenance of library facilities to enhance learning outcomes.

In her address, the Executive Director of BUDLEIN, Prof. Iyabode Kehinde, restated the organisation’s commitment to improving literacy levels and supporting the development of functional school libraries across Nigeria, describing libraries as essential drivers of educational transformation.

Meanwhile, facilitators at the training provided participants with practical knowledge of core library operations, where they guided attendees on cataloguing and acquisition processes, as well as effective strategies for sourcing relevant library materials. The participants were also introduced to electronic resources and digital tools that can strengthen teaching and learning in modern school libraries.

Over 100 school librarians and teacher-librarians participated in the training. One of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Yemisi Ojo, described the programme as eye-opening, noting that it deepened her understanding of the school library system and equipped her with practical skills to promote reading culture among pupils.

19/05/2026

AGRECOFARM Cohort 2.0 Empowers Climate-Smart Farmers

The AGRECOFARM Vocational Education Training Cohort 2.0 has successfully empowered participants with practical knowledge and skills in climate-smart and sustainable agricultural practices during the just-concluded training programme held at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB).

The Two-Day vocational training programme on Agroecology and Sustainable Food Production, which held from May 13 to 14, 2026, was organised in response to growing concerns over food insecurity, climate change, declining soil fertility, and the increasing demand for sustainable food production systems across Nigeria and Africa.

The training brought together farmers, students, agripreneurs, extension officers, and agricultural professionals for intensive practical sessions focusing on hydroponics, soilless farming systems, composting, integrated pest management, crop nutrition, and effective farm management techniques.

Speaking during the programme, the Team Lead of the AGRECOFARM Project, Prof. Adewale Dipeolu, stressed the urgent need for innovative and sustainable farming systems capable of addressing present-day food production challenges.

According to him, modern agriculture can no longer depend solely on traditional farming methods due to changing climate conditions, environmental degradation, and the increasing demand for food. He noted that farmers must embrace climate-smart technologies and sustainable solutions to remain productive and competitive.

Prof. Dipeolu explained that the training programme was conceived as a practical intervention aimed at equipping participants with relevant skills, innovative approaches, and modern agricultural knowledge capable of enhancing productivity, profitability, and environmental sustainability.

He further disclosed that AGRECOFARM remained committed to bridging the gap between conventional agriculture and modern sustainable farming systems through practical exposure to hydroponics, nutrient management, composting, integrated pest management, and effective farm management practices.

The Team Lead emphasised that the future of agriculture lies in innovation, sustainability, and knowledge-driven farming systems, while encouraging participants to apply the knowledge gained within their farms, businesses, and communities to improve food production and environmental protection.

Earlier in her Welcome Address, the Programme Coordinator, Dr. Folasade Oke, appreciated participants and facilitators for their commitment to promoting sustainable agriculture and youth participation in agribusiness. She described the initiative as a timely intervention aimed at addressing critical challenges confronting agriculture and food production systems in the country.

Dr. Oke further noted that the programme adopted an 80 percent practical and learner-friendly approach, allowing participants to engage directly in demonstrations and hands-on activities within an inclusive, non-examination learning environment that encouraged active participation, practical understanding, and knowledge sharing among participants.

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18/05/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Abuja Liaison Office: FUNAAB Recovers ₦27 Million Through EFCC Intervention, Reaffirms Commitment to Accountability

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and prudent management of institutional resources following the successful recovery of ₦27 million paid for the lease of a property intended to serve as the University’s Liaison Office and Guest House in Abuja.

The development has also helped to correct erroneous impressions in some quarters suggesting any form of corrupt practice on the part of the University, as records have shown that the institution diligently pursued the matter through legitimate legal and administrative channels for several years.

The transaction dated back to 2011 during the administration of former Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun, when the University sought to acquire a property in Abuja to function as a Liaison Office, while also serving as a Guest House to generate revenue for the institution.

It was gathered that although the property was initially considered for outright purchase at a cost of approximately ₦300 million, the University, due to financial constraints at the time, opted instead for a rental arrangement approved by the Governing Council. Consequently, Mr. Segun Okeowo of Royal Caretaker handling the property secured a one-year lease agreement for ₦27 million on behalf of the University.

However, upon payment and subsequent attempts by the University to take possession of the property, it was discovered that the same property had allegedly been handed over to another party, thereby denying the University access despite the payment already made. Determined to protect its resources and institutional integrity, FUNAAB instituted legal action on the matter. The University eventually secured victory at the High Court, affirming its rightful claim in the dispute. Nonetheless, the property owner proceeded to the Court of Appeal, resulting in prolonged litigation and delays that spanned several years.

The matter later came under further scrutiny during one of the Federal Government’s Visitation Panels and investigative exercises, where the case was identified as a recoverable transaction requiring additional intervention. This subsequently attracted the attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which commenced a detailed investigation into the matter.

Following nearly two years of sustained efforts and investigation by the anti-graft agency, the EFCC successfully recovered the ₦27 million from Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Salik and others involved and remitted the funds back to the University’s account in April 2026.

The University Management has commended the EFCC for its professionalism, persistence, and commitment to ensuring the recovery of the funds after over a decade of legal and administrative processes. Management also noted that the development further demonstrates the effectiveness of institutional collaboration in safeguarding public resources and promoting accountability.

FUNAAB has reiterated that the recovered funds stand as evidence of the University’s steadfastness, due process, and determination to protect public assets, while assuring stakeholders of its continued dedication to transparency, responsible governance, and institutional excellence.

Olasunkanmi Olajide
Ag. Head, Directorate of Public Relations, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)

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