FUNAAB Reaffirms Commitment to Academic Excellence as NUC Concludes Mechatronics Engineering Accreditation

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement following the conclusion of the National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation exercise for its Department of Mechatronics Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG).

The accreditation team concluded its assessment on November 3, 2026, with an exit meeting held at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room.

Speaking at the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Babatunde Kehinde, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Professor Olusegun Idowu, commended the NUC for its role in strengthening academic programmes across Nigerian universities.

He reiterated FUNAAB’s commitment to producing graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to meet global standards in employment, problem-solving and professional practice.

The Vice-Chancellor also welcomed the observations and recommendations made by the accreditation team, appreciating its contributions to the university’s continued pursuit of academic excellence.

Similarly, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Professor Olawale Dairo, expressed appreciation to the assessment team for its visit and contributions to the university’s academic development.

He assured the delegation that FUNAAB would sustain the standards observed during the exercise and remain committed to maintaining quality across its academic programmes and facilities.

In his remarks, the Team Lead, Professor Solomon Nwigbo, commended the university management for the hospitality extended to the delegation throughout the accreditation exercise.

He particularly acknowledged the support received from the Dean and Deputy Dean of the College of Engineering, as well as the contributions of the leadership and staff of the Department of Mechatronics Engineering.

Professor Nwigbo observed that FUNAAB was making appreciable progress and gave positive assessments of the department's facilities, equipment, human resources, students and library.

However, he identified areas requiring further improvement and provided recommendations based on the team's observations and assessment.

Those present at the exit meeting included the Dean of the College of Engineering, Professor Adedayo Badejo; the Director of the Directorate of Academic Planning, Professor Biodun Badmus; other university officials and members of the NUC Accreditation Team.

The university reaffirmed its commitment to implementing relevant recommendations and sustaining quality standards in its academic programmes and facilities.