NUC Approves New Programmes for FUNAAB
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to establish new academic programmes following a successful Resource Verification visit last year.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for the introduction of new academic programmes at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). This follows a successful Resource Verification visit conducted last year to assess the institution’s readiness in terms of human and material resources.
The Resource Assessment panels, composed of experts in various fields, evaluated FUNAAB’s capacity to establish and sustain the proposed programmes. Based on their findings, the NUC Executive Secretary, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, has endorsed the commencement of the Full-Time mode for several Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes, set to begin in the 2025/2026 Academic Session.
The newly approved Undergraduate Programmes include:
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B.Sc. Wildlife and Eco-Tourism Management
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B.Sc. Forest Resource Management
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B.Sc. Hydrology and Water Resource Management
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B.Sc. Climate Science and Agricultural Meteorology
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B.Sc. Cooperative Studies
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B.Sc. Development Studies
Additionally, the approved Postgraduate Programmes are: 7. PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D. Mechatronics Engineering 8. PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D. Entrepreneurship Studies 9. Professional Master in Integrated Water Resources Management
This approval marks a major milestone in FUNAAB’s commitment to academic excellence and its mission to expand educational opportunities in critical fields. The introduction of these programmes aligns with national development goals and aims to equip students with specialized knowledge and skills necessary for addressing contemporary challenges in agriculture, technology, and environmental management.
With this development, FUNAAB continues to reinforce its position as a leading institution in research and innovation, providing cutting-edge education to students in Nigeria and beyond.
