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17/05/2025

Don advocates capacity building for elite farmers

A renowned Plant Pathologist from the Department of Crop Protection, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, Prof. Akinola Popoola, has made a case for capacity building for elite farmers through training programmes on modern farming techniques and sustainable farming practices, saying that every research should have a component on information dissemination to the end-users.

Delivering the University's 103rd Inaugural Lecture titled: 'Biotechnology and Plant Pathology: An Eclectic Approach to Plant Disease Management', held at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building of FUNAAB, Prof. Popoola said public-private partnerships should also be strengthened through effective collaboration between government agencies, research bodies, and private organisations to facilitate technology transfer to farmers.

He emphasised that researchers in plant science should, as a matter of personal development, intimate themselves with modern methods of monitoring and identifying the health state of crop of interest, while calling for active collaboration between different experts in the field of science and agriculture for a comprehensive investigation of all that is needed for an enduring solution. The 103rd Inaugural Lecturer advocated for a shift in the mode of funds disbursement for research activities, lamenting that the present system of retaining a percentage of the approved grant by funding agencies "is detrimental to the timely ex*****on of the project".

12/05/2025

Don makes case for data-driven policy making process

A professional statistician, Prof. Samuel Agwuegbo, has urged administrators in the country to adopt data-driven policy making process to ensure smooth policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation activity. Prof. Agwuegbo made the call while delivering the 102nd Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, titled: 'Statistical Reasoning: A Panacea for National Development', held at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building of the University.

He reiterated that statistics "is an indispensable tool and that good reliable statistics are essential for measuring progress, reaching development goals, and providing essential information about the effectiveness of policies and programmes for national development. The informative and context derived from statistical reasoning can help to shape important decisions that have local, national, and global impact", he added.

The don, who is of the Department of Statistics, College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS) of FUNAAB, advocated for the integration of statistical reasoning into postgraduate curricula in FUNAAB to enhance critical thinking and informed decision making. However, the inaugural lecturer, called for the development of capacity building process by providing training and workshops for professionals, policy makers, researchers on statistical reasoning and data analysis to enhance their skills, adding that embracing statistical reasoning by individuals, organisations and nations and the adherence to the concept of parsimony when trying to unlock new opportunities, would mitigate risk and build for us, a brighter future.

15/04/2025

FUNAAB's 101st Inaugural Lecture for April 16

The 101st Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State would hold on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The Chairperson, Ceremonials Committee, Prof. Temitope Ajadi, and the Inaugural Lecturer, Prof. Adewale Obadina disclosed this while featuring on FUNAAB Radio 89.5FM live interactive programme, Boiling Point.

The lecture titled: 'Inevitable ‘Frenemies’ in Food Security', would take place at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building of the University, starting from 2pm, under the chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Kehinde. Obadina, a Professor of Food Safety and Biotechnology, from the Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC), said the government should come up with strategic plans to ensure food security, adding that "there is the need for Nigerians to leverage and increase awareness of 'frenemies' and how they can be used in agriculture".

He called for increased support in research for fermented cassava, saying that capacity building awareness on food security should be made a compulsory course for all the 300-level students of FUNAAB and urged the management of the institution to establish a centre of excellence for food safety. On her part, the CERECOM Chairperson urged people to come from far and near to the programme to add to the knowledge they already had.

03/04/2025

Don calls for fish quarantine, to curb pathogens transmission

A Professor of Fish Pathology and Management, Adeolu Akinyemi, has called for strict control and quarantine of fish and fish products across Nigerian borders, to avoid cross boundary transmission of pathogens, as he called on all state governments to emulate President Bola Tinubu at ensuring domestication of the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy in their respective states.

Prof. Akinyemi made this call while delivering the 100th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, titled: 'Man, Water and Environment: Making Life Comfortable for the Fish', held at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building of the University. He noted that there must be high level of commitment in the promulgation of regulations and enforcement to achieve a near no-disease situation while calling for adequate mapping of facilities all over the country and proper certification of fish practitioners to remove quacks and unwholesome practices.

The don urged the Federal Government to provide standard world-class laboratories in the geopolitical zones, with mandate strictly on fisheries to carry out routine diagnoses on the mode of transmission and spread of disease agent on a regular basis, adding that global best practice in aquaculture demands the enforcement of standard bio-security measures in every functional fish farm and value addition facilities, noting that strict adherence to this practice would forestall occurrence of disease outbreak. Prof. Akinyemi, who is of the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management, College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM) of FUNAAB, however, called for the establishment of the Faculty or College of Marine and Blue Economy in all institutions offering agricultural courses, imploring FUNAAB to take the lead as pacesetter.

26/03/2025

How to prevent hypertension, diabetes - Dr. Talabi

A Consultant Physician, Neurologist and Epileptologist, Dr. Olusola Talabi, has emphasised that hypertension and diabetes can be prevented and effectively managed by adopting a healthy lifestyle and engaging in beneficial body exercise.

Dr. Talabi stated this while featuring on the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, FUNAAB Radio 89.5FM live interactive programme, Boiling Point.

The guest noted that genetic predisposition, race, age, obesity, excessive alcohol intake and sedentary lifestyle are factors responsible for these non-communicable diseases.

He affirmed the need for routine medical examinations while highlighting the importance of exercise, noting that "the best exercise for anybody is to walk as briskly, as he or she can take".

The medical expert urged Nigerians to avoid eating late at night, control their weight, and exercise daily, warning those "that are good at going to the gym, not to exercise beyond their threshold limit", stressing that "there are mental and physical benefits of exercising".

25/03/2025

We'll make life comfortable for all - FUNAAB Alumni Global President

The Global President of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, (FUNAAB) Alumni Association, Ambassador Bolaji Gbadamosi has reiterated that the association has been striving to make life easier for staff and students of the University by contributing to food security in the country.

Gbadamosi made this known while featuring on a programme, Alumni Home-Coming on FUNAAB Radio 89.5FM, as part of the activities marking the flag-off of the FUNAAB Alumni Farm Hub.

He revealed that the farm hub is basically for the alumni, saying they have decided to make it available to interested individual with affiliation to the FUNAAB Alumni Association, adding that whatever is to be on the farm must be profitable to FUNAAB community and Ogun State in general.

Speaking on the programme, the Global Secretary of the association, Mr. Femi Ajayi noted that the land that would be allocated to each settler, be used for a period of five years, and be renewable, provided the land is being used.

He affirmed that the issue of insecurity had been taken care of, adding that the University management had partnered with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Agro Rangers to provide maximum security for the settlers.

Also, the Director, Alumni Ventures, Mr. Biodun Ajayi stated that the programme would be in partnership with the Directorate of University Farms (DUFARMS) of FUNAAB, adding that farming inputs and equipment would be provided to the settlers at affordable rates.

They, however, revealed that interested beneficiaries can obtained their forms at the Alumni Association Office in FUNAAB, saying they can also get them at the Ministries of Agriculture in Oyo, Ogun and Lagos State or by dialing the phone numbers: 0803 324 2853 or 0703 330 9810.

22/03/2025

How to arrest pests, weeds in tomato cultivation - Experts

Experts have disclosed that Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) encompass a range of methods that ensure sustainable farming, enhance productivity, and improve product quality while managing environmental impact for the tomato cultivation.

They made this known during a training programme for tomato farmers by the Institutional-Based Research Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) grant project on participatory assessment of good agricultural practices on growth and yield of tomato in collaboration with the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). In his paper presentation, Dr. Olatunbosun Soetan noted that there is low awareness and knowledge of good agricultural practices among tomato farmers.

He called for increased awareness and training of tomato farmers in this area for sustainable production of tomato and the need to scale up the project for commercial farming in Nigeria, adding that this would encourage the production of safe tomato crop for human consumption. On his part, Dr. James Fadeyi reiterated that to be successful in the integrated pest management, farmers must have basic knowledge on key pests, diseases and weeds, which could affect crops, stressing that maximum efforts must be made to prevent problems associated with pests, diseases and weeds.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Kolawole Adebayo urged participants to benefit from the training that would transform their farm output. Also, the Director, Directorate of Research, Innovation and Partnership (DRIP), Prof. Mutiu Busari said there are lots of research works emanating from FUNAAB to the benefits of farmers to boost food production, urging participants to transfer the knowledge they had garnered to other farmers in their respective villages. Earlier, the Director of AMREC, Prof. Olalekan Olaoye, explained that many farmers are knowledgeable, but needed recent research output to upscale their farm produce.

17/03/2025

IWD: Experts condemn domestic violence

Experts have disclosed that domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behaviour within the domestic sphere, revealing that one in three women, approximately 736 million worldwide, experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.

They made this known at a workshop for of staff and students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, to commemorate the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD), organised by the Gender Issues and Youth Development (GIYD) of the Agricultural Media Resources and Extension Centre (AMREC) FUNAAB, in partnership with Mercy Link, a non-governmental organisation.

Presenting her paper titled: 'Exploring the Intersection of Domestic Violence and Gender Issues', a Professor of Gender-Inclusive Agriculture, Rural Development and Social inclusion Studies and Head of the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (AERD), Prof. Petra Abdulsalam-Saghir, attributed domestic violence to physical, emotional, financial, and sexual abuse.

In her paper titled: 'Speak Up, Break the Silence', Prof. Grace Sokoya, a Professor of Gender and Family Studies, portrayed domestic violence as a cycle of control and intimidation, stressing that "silence enables abuse while speaking out was the first step in breaking the cycle of violence". Earlier, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Kolawole Adebayo disclosed that the International Women’s Day is set aside to call for individual’s attention on matters that are important for upholding family values".

The Director of AMREC, Prof. Olalekan Olaoye explained that domestic violence in its many forms, but "remains a significant barrier to achieving gender equality and social justice". The Head of GIYD, Dr. Olubukola Idowu submitted that everyone should rise together to create a society where every individual feels safe, protected and valued while the Director of Mercy Link, Mr. Babatunde Solanke, noted that his organisation aims "are to support, uplift, empower victims of domestic violence, restore homes".

03/03/2025

FUNAAB don calls for better goat management strategies

The 98th Inaugural Lecturer of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, Prof. James Daramola, has called for an improvement in goat management strategies to enhance their welfare and production.

Prof. Daramola made the call while delivering the lecture titled: 'Stubbornness and the Goat: A Romantic Paradox', held at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building of FUNAAB. He added that adequate care, feeding, and shelter in a friendly environment that is attractive and embraced by humans, would limit the mismatch between the trials that goats have developed to survive in their natural habitat and the behaviour they express with humans. "Stubbornness and the goat, exemplify a romantic paradox and provide a fascinating perspective on understanding the goat and its relationship with humans. Whether viewed positively or negatively, goats continue to fascinate our imaginations and highlight the complexity and interconnectedness of our world", he added.

The don, who is of the Department of Animal Physiology, College of Animal Science and Livestock Reproduction (COLANIM) of the University, advocated for the establishment of cryo centres in the six geo-political zones of Nigeria by the Federal Government, adding that the centres, with a mandate to process and cryo-preserve semen in different doses, would deliver frozen semen preferably to farmers' doorsteps through trained Mobile Artificial Insemination Technicians, "as this will serve as a source of internal generated revenue for the nation". He, however, said that if uncontrolled, neglected, and uncatered for, literally in the next breath, the goat could become the catalyst "that pushes people into a hole of despair".

25/02/2025

FUNAAB's 98th Inaugural Lecture holds on February 26

The 98th Inaugural Lecture of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State would hold on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. The Chairperson, Ceremonials Committee, Prof. Temitope Ajadi, and the 98th Inaugural Lecturer, Prof. James Daramola disclosed this while featuring on FUNAAB Radio 89.5FM live interactive programme, Boiling Point.

The lecture titled: 'Stubbornness and the Goat: A Romantic Paradox', would take place at the Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building of the University, starting from 2pm, under the chairmanship of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Kehinde. Daramola, a Professor of Reproductive Physiology, from the Department of Animal Physiology, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM), stressed that rearing of goats "is very easy", adding that "the major challenge is that people are not ready to provide housing for their goats".

He added that people must bear in mind that goat needs feeding despite being allowed to roam about. "Goats are very adventurous and they want to explore", he said. The don stated that his lecture would provide insights on the relationship between stubbornness and the goat, adding that the lecture would also address the negative perception about goat. On her part, the CERECOM Chairperson reiterated that the committee has a major role to carry out in organising University events, saying these include the management of resources, people, and situation, adding that all attendees should follow the instructions of ushers and come with an open mind to learn.

25/02/2025

Imbibe Awo’s legacy, says don

A social studies scholar, Dr. Adekunle Adediran, has called on Nigerian leaders to imbibe the legacy of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a former Premier of the Western Region in Nigeria, in shaping the country’s political and socio-economic landscapes, in order to contribute to Nigerian cultural heritage, national development, and the promotion of education.

He made this call while delivering the first Academic Lecture Series of the School of Secondary Education (Arts and Social Sciences), Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta, Ogun State, with the topic: 'Reappraisal of Social Studies for Recreation of Robotic Technology of a Prominent African Ancestral Figure Towards Preservation of Cultural Heritage in Nigeria'. The event was held at the Political Science Hall of the institution. He noted that late Awolowo remained one of the most influential figures in the Nigerian history and an exemplary leader whose legacy continues to shape the cultural, political, and educational landscape of the country.

"Cultural heritage serves as a critical cornerstone of identity, unity, and historical continuity in any society, as it encapsulates the values, beliefs, and practices that define a people, ensuring the transmission of these elements across generations", he added. Adediran said the reappraisal of social studies for the recreation of robotic technology, particularly in the context of a prominent African ancestral figure such as Awolowo, offers a unique and innovative approach to preserving and presenting Nigeria's rich cultural heritage. He said, "Social Studies is not merely an academic discipline, but a transformative tool that equips individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate and contribute positively to society".

The lecturer noted that a robotic Awolowo could serve as a symbol of the power of African ingenuity and technological advancement, saying by recreating an African historical figure through robotics, "Nigeria can position itself as a hub that values and actively engages with its cultural heritage. Education should involve the use of modern technologies, including robotics to teach social studies, and education institutions should collaborate with technical experts, engineers, and developers to create accurate and engaging robotic representations of key African figures", he stated.

25/02/2025

ASUSS leader queries proposed 12-4 system of education

The Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Ogun State, Comrade (Dr.) Felix Agbesanwa has reiterated that any decision taken at the end of the meeting between the Federal Government with the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPPS) on the proposal by the Minister of Education to extend basic education to 12 years would be null and void, stating that the union is averse to it.

Comrade Agbesanwa made known while featuring on the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, FUNAAB Radio 89.5FM live interactive programme, Boiling Point. He said that the Nigeria Union of Teachers cannot speak for secondary schools, saying they do not know what secondary school teachers are passing through. The Ogun State ASUSS Chairman queried the proposed 12-4 system of education, charging the Federal Government to learn from the problem of the past. Agbesanwa, however, urged policy makers in the country to be humane and be intellectual before they speak out, saying any mistake they make now would affect lives in the future.

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