FUNAAB Expands Academic Portfolio with Eight New Programmes for 2024/2025 Session

In a bid to meet the rising demand for higher education in Nigeria, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for the introduction of eight new academic programmes at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The programmes will officially commence in the 2024/2025 academic session, further enhancing FUNAAB's standing as a leading institution.

The newly approved programmes include Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.LIS), B.Sc. Data Science, B.Sc. Cyber Security, B.Sc. Information Systems, B.Sc. Software Engineering, B.Sc. Information and Communication Technology, B.Sc. Information Technology, and B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry.

Notably, six of these programmes fall within the broad field of Computer Science, prompting the creation of three new departments, each designed to house two programmes. This expansion positions FUNAAB as a key player in training professionals in high-demand areas such as Data Science, Cyber Security, and Software Engineering—fields crucial to Nigeria’s digital and industrial transformation.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Babatunde Kehinde expressed his appreciation to the NUC's Acting Executive Secretary, Dr. Chris Miyaki, for facilitating the approval, following the successful completion of the Resource Verification Exercise.

“This development underscores our commitment to providing students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills that will enable them to contribute meaningfully to the nation's technological and industrial growth,” Prof. Kehinde said.

With these new programmes, FUNAAB is poised to offer a more diverse range of academic opportunities, ensuring that its graduates are well-prepared to thrive in an increasingly digital economy.