FUNAAB Named Mentoring Institution for Newly Established Owolabi University
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has been designated as the mentoring institution for the newly established Owolabi University, Oke Ila Orangun, Osun State, following the institution’s approval by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
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The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has been designated as the mentoring institution for the newly established Owolabi University, Oke Ila Orangun, Osun State, following the institution’s approval by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
Owolabi University, established by Bishop Owolabi, was granted an operating licence by the NUC on July 24, 2026, authorising it to commence academic activities in three Faculties: Allied Sciences, Sciences and Computing, and Management Sciences.
The three Faculties comprise 15 academic programmes across nine departments.
During a courtesy visit to FUNAAB on August 6, 2026, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, assured the Owolabi University delegation of FUNAAB’s commitment to providing the necessary mentorship and support to facilitate a successful take-off of the new institution.
Prof. Kehinde also advised the delegation to engage with the Heads of relevant units at FUNAAB as part of preparations for Owolabi University’s forthcoming NUC Resource Verification exercise.
The Owolabi University delegation was led by the Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Samuel Adedotun, and included the Director of Academic Planning, Prof. James Agbolade, and the Bursar, Mr. Festus Oladokun.
The meeting was attended by FUNAAB’s Principal Officers and the Senior Deputy Registrar, Vice-Chancellor’s Office, Mr. Moses Ayanda.
