Funaab latest news 2017

Here are some of the latest news from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) in 2017:

  1. New Vice-Chancellor Appointed: In January 2017, Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole was appointed as the 6th Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB, succeeding Professor Olukayode Afolayan.
  2. Convocation Ceremony: The university held its 24th Convocation Ceremony in March 2017, where a total of 12,444 students were awarded various degrees.
  3. Research Grants: FUNAAB received research grants from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the National Research Fund (NRF) to support research projects in various fields.
  4. International Collaboration: The university signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, South Korea, to collaborate on research and academic programs.
  5. New Faculty of Agriculture: In June 2017, FUNAAB established a new Faculty of Agriculture, which was inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole.
  6. Agricultural Research: The university's Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IART) released a report on the development of a new rice variety, which was said to be resistant to pests and diseases.
  7. Student Union Election: The university's Student Union Government (SUG) held elections in July 2017, with a new set of executives taking office.
  8. Campus Development: FUNAAB embarked on various campus development projects, including the construction of new lecture halls, hostels, and a new library.
  9. Staff Development: The university organized various staff development programs, including workshops and conferences, to enhance the skills and knowledge of its staff.
  10. Alumni Association: The FUNAAB Alumni Association was re-launched in October 2017, with a new set of executives taking office.

These are just a few of the latest news from FUNAAB in 2017. If you're looking for more information, I can try to help you with that!