Funaab news 2017

Here are some news updates from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) for the year 2017:

  1. New Vice-Chancellor Appointed: In January 2017, Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole was appointed as the 7th 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 12,341 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, the university established a new Faculty of Agriculture, which was inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor.
  6. Student Union Election: The Student Union Government (SUG) election was held in July 2017, with Comrade Olamide Ogunyemi emerging as the President.
  7. Campus Development: The university continued to develop its infrastructure, with the construction of new buildings, including the Faculty of Agriculture building and the Students' Union Building.
  8. Awards and Recognition: FUNAAB staff and students received various awards and recognition for their outstanding contributions to their fields, including the Nigerian Academy of Science Award and the National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) Award.
  9. Community Service: The university continued its community service initiatives, including the provision of medical outreach services to rural communities and the establishment of a farm settlement for farmers.
  10. Alumni Association: The FUNAAB Alumni Association was re-established in 2017, with the aim of promoting the interests of the university and its alumni.

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