Funaab latest news 2019

Here are some of the latest news from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) in 2019:

  1. New Vice-Chancellor Appointed: In February 2019, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako was appointed as the 7th Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB, succeeding Professor Olusola Bandele Ajibade.
  2. Convocation Ceremony: The university held its 29th Convocation Ceremony in March 2019, where a total of 14,444 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. Staff Development: FUNAAB organized various staff development programs, including a workshop on "Strategic Planning and Management" and a training program on "Research and Innovation".
  6. Student Union Election: The university held its Student Union Election in April 2019, where new executives were elected to lead the students' union.
  7. Campus Development: FUNAAB completed the construction of new lecture halls, hostels, and other infrastructure projects on campus.
  8. Awards and Recognition: The university received several awards and recognition for its research and academic excellence, including the "Best University in Agriculture" award at the 2019 Nigerian University Awards.
  9. Community Service: FUNAAB organized various community service programs, including a free medical outreach and a clean-up exercise in the university community.
  10. Alumni Association: The university's Alumni Association was re-launched in October 2019, with the aim of promoting networking and collaboration among alumni.

These are just a few of the latest news from FUNAAB in 2019. If you're looking for more specific information or updates, I can try to help you with that!