Funaab latest news for 2019 2020

Here are some latest news updates from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) for 2019 and 2020:

2019

  1. New Vice-Chancellor: Professor Kolawole Salako was appointed as the 8th Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB in August 2019.
  2. Ranking: FUNAAB was ranked 11th in Nigeria and 151-200 globally in the 2019 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
  3. Research Grants: The university received N500 million research grants from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in 2019 to support research in agriculture, biotechnology, and other areas.
  4. New Faculties: FUNAAB established two new faculties: the Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, and the Faculty of Environmental Sciences.
  5. Alumni Awards: The university held its 2019 Alumni Awards ceremony, recognizing outstanding alumni in various fields.

2020

  1. COVID-19 Response: FUNAAB took measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on campus, including the closure of hostels and the suspension of physical classes.
  2. Virtual Learning: The university introduced virtual learning platforms to enable students to continue their studies during the pandemic.
  3. Research Funding: FUNAAB received N1.2 billion research grants from TETFund in 2020 to support research in areas such as agriculture, biotechnology, and renewable energy.
  4. New Degree Programmes: The university introduced new degree programmes in areas such as Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, and Environmental Management.
  5. Staff Development: FUNAAB organized various staff development programmes, including workshops and conferences, to enhance the skills and knowledge of its staff.

Please note that these are just a few of the latest news updates from FUNAAB, and there may be other news and developments that are not listed here.