FUNAAB Students' Union Orientation Timetable: Everything You Need to Know

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Students’ Union is pleased to share the official orientation schedule for new students joining in the 2024/2025 academic session.

The timetable includes various events, workshops, and sessions to help new students adjust to university life.

All incoming students are encouraged to attend these activities to ensure a smooth transition into FUNAAB.

FUNAAB Orientation Timetable 2024/2025

Day 1 – 15th October 2024 (Opening Ceremony for All Fresh Students)

• 8:00 – 9:00
  • Learning FUNAAB Anthem
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Speaker: Prof. I. S. Odeyemi
• 9:00 – 9:20
  • History of FUNAAB, The Vision and Mission
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Speaker: Mrs. O. M. Dawodu (Ag. Registrar)
• 9:20 – 9:40
  • Importance of University Education and Expectation from University Students
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Speaker: Prof. O. D. Akinyemi (DVC Academics)
• 9:40 – 10:00
  • University Management/Administration
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Speaker: Prof. K. Adebayo (DVC Development)
• 10:00 – 10:20
  • Theatre Troupe Dance – Welcome Dance
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Performance: FUNAAB Theatre Troupe
• 10:20 – 10:40
  • Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome Address
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Speaker: Prof. O. B. Kehinde (Vice-Chancellor)
• 10:40 – 11:00
  • Address by Dean of Student Affairs on Students Involvement in Social Activities on Campus/Club Associations
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Speaker: Prof. F. I. Adeosun (Dean, Student Affairs)
• 11:00 – 11:20
  • Bursary Activities as it Concerns Students
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Speaker: Mr. O. O. Olukayode (Ag. University Bursar)
• 11:20 – 11:40
  • Brief from the Library
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Speaker: Dr. K. A. Owolabi (University Librarian)
• 11:40 – 12:00
  • Health Services, Education on Sexually Transmitted Diseases, AIDS, etc.
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Speaker: Dr. O. S. A. Anjorin (Ag. Director, Health Services)
• 12:00 – 12:20
  • Security Issues, Internet Fraud, Yahoo Plus, Cult Activities on Campus, and Their Negative Implications in the University
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Speaker: Mr. S. B. Peters (CSO, FUNAAB)
• 12:20 – 12:40
  • Academic Matters – Course Registration, Rules and Regulations, Course Unit System of the University. An Exposition on CGPA in the University
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Speaker: Prof. O. M. O. Idowu
• 12:40 – 1:00
  • Tips on Goal Setting: How to Make First Class CGPA and Tips for Indigent Students
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Presentation: Short Clip
• 1:00 – 1:20
  • Sporting
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Speaker: Dr. Olabanji (Director of Sports)
• 1:20 – 1:40
  • Time-Table/Examination Rules and Regulations
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Speaker: Prof. Dada (TIMTEC Chairman)
• 1:40 – 2:00
  • Brief from ICTREC
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Speaker: Mr. T. O. Soretire (Ag. Director, ICTREC)
• 2:00 – 2:20
  • Students Accommodation, Hostel Facilities and Use
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Speaker: Dr. A. R. Oloyede (Hall Warden)
• 2:20 – 2:40
  • FUNAAB at a Glance
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Speaker: Director of Physical Planning
• 2:40 – 3:00
  • Exams & Records
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Speaker: DR I (Senate & Admissions)
• 3:00 – 3:20
  • Academic Matters
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Speaker: DR II (Exams and Records)
• 3:20 – 4:00
  • Life on Campus
    • Ceremonial Building
    • Performance: FUNAAB Theatre Troupe

Day 2 – 17th October 2024 (COLERM, COLPLANT, COLFHEC, COLVET and COLBIOS)

• 8:00 – 9:00
  • FUNAAB Anthem
    • Speaker: Prof. I. S. Odeyemi
• 9:00 – 9:30
  • Self-Defeating Behavior, Etiquette, Mannerisms, and Decorum
    • Speaker: Dr. (Mrs.) T. A. Olaifa
• 9:30 – 10:10
  • Peer Pressure, Social Vices Among Students in Tertiary Institutions: Its Destructive Effect and Implication on Academic Outcome and Way Forward
    • Speaker: Mrs. O. O. B. Adegbite
• 10:10 – 10:50
  • Effective Models and Methods of Studying in the University, Examination Misconducts/Impersonation
    • Speaker: Dr. (Mrs.) A. O. Tonade
• 10:50 – 11:00
  • Break! Break!! Break!!!
• 11:00 – 11:40
  • Drug Abuse and Its Effects on Academic Achievement of Students, Mental Health and Suicide Ideation
    • Speaker: Dr. (Mrs.) M. C. Ofodile
• 11:40 – 12:10
  • Male/Female Relationships on Campus, Chastity and Associated Challenges
    • Speaker: Prof. (Mrs.) H. A. Bodunde
    • Presentation: Short Clip
• 12:10 – 12:20
  • Break! Break!! Break!!!
• 12:20 – 1:00
  • Decent Dressing and the Image of the University
    • Speaker: Mrs. F. B. Olaleye
• 1:00 – 1:40
  • Leadership Skills/Inter-Religious Activities on Campus
    • Speaker: Prof. O. Z. Ojeokunle (Deputy Dean, Student Affairs)
• 1:40 – 2:30
  • Handing of the Students to Their Various College Officers
    • Supervision: College Officers

Day 3 – 18th October 2024 (COLAMRUD, COLPHYS, COLANIM, COLENG, and COLENDS)

The activities on Day 3 will follow a similar pattern to Day 2, with the following colleges participating: COLAMRUD, COLPHYS, COLANIM, COLENG, and COLENDS.

New students are encouraged to make the most of this orientation.

The FUNAAB Students’ Union is dedicated to ensuring you start university life with all the support you need.