Annual Report 2010
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UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA ANNUAL REPORT 2010 Packaged by: Academic Planning Unit 1 Table of Contents Page TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 1.0 INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION 5 1.1 UNIVERSITY LOGO 5 1.2 UNIVERSITY’S VISION 5 1.3 UNIVERSITY’S MISSION 5 1.4 BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSTY 6 1.5 UNIVERSITY COUNCIL 7 1.6 PAST AND PRESENT VICE-CHANCELLORS 10 1.7 PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY 12 1.8 UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR 13 1.9 UNIVERSITY PRO-CHANCELLOR 14 1.10 UNIVERSITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES 16 1.11 JOINT COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL AND SENATE 17 2.0 VICE CHANCELLOR’S REPORT 18 2.1 PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL OF THE UNIVERSITY IN TEACHING, RESEARCH AND EXTENSION 18 2.1.1 Teaching 19 2.1.2 AcademicProgrammesandTheirAccreditationStatus 19 2.1.3 StudentsIndustrialWorkExperienceScheme(SIWES) 20 2.1.4 UniversityofAgriculture,AbeokutaForeignAfricanScholarshipScheme(UFASS) 21 2.1.5 SkillsAcquisitionProgrammes 21 2.1.6 Research 22 2.1.7 TheInstituteofFoodSecurity,EnvironmentalResourcesandAgriculturalResearch(IFSERAR) 22 2.1.8 ARCNResearchGrants 22 2.1.9 BiotechnologyCentre 23 2.1.10 InterUniversityLinkages 24 2.1.11 UniversityLibrary 25 2.1.12 Extension/CommunityDevelopment 25 2.1.12.1 TheAgriculturalMediaResourcesandExtensionCentre(AMREC) 25 AchievementsoftheCentre 26 2 2.1.13 ICTActivitiesintheUniversity 28 2.2 WEB RANKING 30 2.3 FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTED TO OR IMPEDED LEVELS OF SUCCESS ACHIEVED BY THE UNIVERSITY 30 2.3.1 FACTORSTHATCONTRIBUTEDTOLEVELSOFSUCCESSACHIEVED 30 2.3.1.2 StabilizingtheAcademicCalendar 30 2.3.1.3 StaffWelfare 31 2.3.1.4 AcademicStaffMix 31 2.3.2 FACTORSTHATIMPEDEDOPTIMALPERFORMANCE 37 2.4 ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE INDICATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY DURING THIS ADMINISTRATION 38 2.5 ASSESSMENT OF NUC SUPPORT 41 2.6 BUDGET PERFOMANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY 42 2.7 OTHER MATTERS CONCERNING THE UNIVERSITY 43 2.8 HOW TO IMPROVE FUNDING TO THE UNIVERSITY 46 3.0 REPORTS FOR POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL, COLLEGES AND CENTRES47 3.1 POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL 47 3.2 ACADEMIC COLLEGES 51 3.2.1 COLLEGEOFAGRICULTURALMANAGEMENTANDRURALDEVELOPMENT(COLAMRUD) 51 ACTIVITIESOFTHECOLLEGE 52 3.2.2 COLLEGEOFFOODSCIENCEANDHUMANECOLOGY(COLFHEC) 53 3.2.3 COLLEGEOFANIMALSCIENCE&LIVESTOCKPRODUCTION(COLANIM) 55 3.2.4 COLLEGEOFPLANTSCIENCE&CROPPRODUCTION(COLPLANT) 61 3.2.5 COLLEGEOFENVIRONMENTALRESOURCESMANAGEMENT(COLERM) 70 3.2.6 COLLEGEOFNATURALSCIENCES(COLNAS) 73 3.2.7 COLLEGEOFENGINEERING(COLENG) 75 3.2.8 COLLEGEOFVETERINARYMEDICINE 77 3.3 UNITS AND CENTRES 80 3.3.1 ACADEMICPLANNINGUNIT 80 3.3.2 ICTRESOURCECENTRE(ICTREC) 83 3.3.3 WEBOMETRICSCENTRE 96 3.3.4 PHYSICALPLANNINGUNIT 100 3.3.5 DIRECTORATEOFINTERNALAUDIT 103 3.3.6 STUDENTAFFAIRSUNIT 106 3.3.7 STUDENTS’INDUSTRIALWORKEXPERIENCESCHEME(SIWES) 110 3.3.9 REGISTRY 114 3 3.4 RESEARCH, EXTENSION AND PRODUCTION UNITS 116 3.4.1 InstituteofFoodSecurity,EnvironmentalResourcesandAgriculturalResearch(IFSERAR) 116 3.4.2 BiotechnologyCentre 123 3.4.3 AgriculturalMediaResourcesandExtensionCentre(AMREC) 124 3.5 UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE 147 3.6 `NIMBE ADEDIPE LIBRARY 153 3.7 DIRECTORATE OF LINKAGES AND PARTNERSHIP 155 3.8 A.G. LEVENTIS MEMORIAL CENTRE FOR LEARNING (LEMCEL) 163 3.9 WORKS AND SERVICES DEPARTMENT 164 4.0 LIST OF STAFF ACADEMIC PUBLICATION PUBLICATIONS 165 4 1.0 INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION 1.1 UNIVERSITY LOGO DESCRIPTION OF LOGO WHEAT: Symbolizes agricultural products ROCK: Symbolizes Olumo Rock of Abeokuta OPEN BOOK: Symbolizes knowledge WATER: Symbolizes water resources/fisheries GOLD COLOUR: Symbolizes excellence GREEN COLOUR: Symbolizes agriculture MOTTO: Knowledge for Development 1.2 UNIVERSITY’S VISION The University of Agriculture, Abeokuta shall evolve as a foremost institution in the triad of teaching, research and extension by attracting, managing and retaining appropriate human and material resources for the pursuit of the desired creative, imaginative and innovative change for sustainable agriculture and rural development in Nigeria. 1.3 UNIVERSITY’S MISSION (i) To provide a conducive environment for the achievement of the University’s tripodal mandate for teaching, research and extension (ii) To develop relevant academic programmes (iii) To produce high-level manpower with the capacity for self employment in agriculture and allied professions (iv) To effectively disseminate and utilize research results through invigoration of extension services for improved agricultural production and food sufficiency. (v) To continuously enhance and effectively utilize resources and facilities (vi) To recognize and adapt to changes in the Nigerian environment 5 1.4 BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSTY The University of Agriculture, Abeokuta is one of the three specialized Universities of Agriculture in Nigeria. It was established by the Federal Government in January, 1988, its foundation day being the 28th of January, 1988. The establishment of the Universities of Agriculture was an entirely new concept for promoting agricultural education and services for agricultural development and attainment of self-sufficiency in food and fibre. The University of Agriculture, Abeokuta started at its mini campus in Isale-Igbehin in the centre of Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. The University moved in October, 1995 to its permanent site, which is located next to the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA), off the Abeokuta-Ibadan road in the North-Eastern end of the city. Previously, the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta had been under the leadership of three Vice- Chancellors. The Pioneering Vice-Chancellor was Professor Nurudeen Olorunnimbe Adedipe, a professor of Plant Physiology who assumed duty as Vice-Chancellor on the foundation day. Professor N. O. Adedipe was succeeded by Professor J. A. Okojie, a professor of Forest Management & Biometrics. Professor J. A. Okojie is currently the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, Abuja. The exit of Professor J. A. Okojie as Vice-Chancellor of UNAAB brought in Professor I. F. Adu who came into office in September 2001. Professor I. F. Adu is a successful professor of Small Ruminant Production. These great icons created indelible marks on the face of this unique institution. The University has from its inception consistently witnessed tremendous and remarkable growth and development under its past and present Vice-Chancellors who have immeasurably contributed to setting the institution on a landmark of success. In 2002, the University won its first major award by being adjudged the best overall University in Nigeria in terms of organisation and quality of programmes. In 2003 and 2004, the University won the best specialized University award and its Vice- Chancellor, Professor I. F. Adu won the best Vice-Chancellor award in Nigerian Universities consecutively in addition to winning the maiden edition of research fair organised by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2004. A short interregnum brought in an Acting Vice-Chancellor in person of Professor Ishola Adamson, a Professor of Biochemistry between August, 2006 and May, 2007. Presently, the Vice-Chancellor of the University is Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun, a seasoned professor of Animal Biochemistry and Nutrition. Professor O. O. Balogun was appointed the fourth Vice-Chancellor of this great University on the 24th of May, 2007. The University had witnessed significant expansion in physical facilities and academic programmes during his tenure. The University of Agriculture, Abeokuta in its tradition of excellence has continued to produce, through its endowed human and material resources quality graduates who are well skilled and adequately furnished with the comprehensive information required for engaging in economic agricultural production. To date, the University has produced a total number of 11,849 graduates. 6 1.5 UNIVERSITY COUNCIL ChiefL.A.O.OsayemiProfO.O.Balogun ProͲChancellor/ChairmanofCouncil ViceChancellor/Member Prof.C.F.I.OnwukaProf.S.T.O.Lagoke DeputyViceChancellor(Academic)/MemberDeputyViceChancellor(Development)/Member 7 Mr.OluLajuwonriBishopB.W.Degi MemberMember Dr.SolomonOladitiMrs.MabelOzumba MemberMember,Rep.Fed.MinistryofEducation 8 Dr.BenEfienemokwuProf.T.A.Arowolo Member,Member,Rep.Senate Rep.Fed.MinistryofAgric&NaturalResources Prof.F.O.BamiroProf.(Mrs.)DaisyEruvbetine Member,RepSenateMemberRep.Senate 9 Prof.O.B.KehindeMr.A.O.Adeboye Member,Rep.SenateActingRegistrar 1.6 PAST AND PRESENT VICE-CHANCELLORS Professor Nurudeen O. Adedipe Acting Vice-Chancellor: 1995-1996 B.Sc. Agric., Ph.D (Brit. Columb.) Vice-Chancellor: 1996 – August, 2001 January, 1988 -1995 10 September, 2001 – August 2006 Professor Ishola Adamson (Ag.) B.Sc. (Ibadan), M.Sc., Ph.D (Rutgers) September, 2006 – May, 2007 Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun B.Sc., Ph.D (Ibadan) Vice Chancellor – May, 2007 till date 11 1.7 PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY Mr A.O. Adeboye Mr. M.O. Ilesanmi Mr. A.T. Agboola ActingRegistrarActingBursar MLS (Loughborough) ALA (UK) UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN 12 1.8 UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR Obi (Professor)Joseph Chike Edozien Asagba of Asaba Chancellor PROFILE OF HIS ROYAL MAJESTY OBI (PROFESSOR) JOSEPH CHIKE EDOZIEN THE ASAGBA OF ASABA AND CHANCELLOR, UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA His Royal Majesty, Obi, Professor Joseph Chike Edozien, C.F.R., was born on July 28, 1925 at Asaba. He started his primary education at the Catholic School, Warri in 1933 and completed it in 1937. Between 1938 and 1941, His Royal Majesty, Obi (Professor) Chike Edozien, was at the Christ the King College Onitsha, for his post primary education. He attended the Higher