The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, has secured approval from the National Universities Commission to commence six new undergraduate academic programmes on a full-time basis, effective from the 2026/2027 academic session.

This approval comes after a successful Resource Assessment Visit conducted by the Commission to evaluate the university's preparedness and the availability of necessary human and material resources for the proposed programmes.

In a letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, the Executive Secretary of the NUC conveyed the Commission's approval for the establishment of the programmes following a thorough consideration of the outcome of the resource assessment exercise.

The newly approved programmes include: - Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Geophysics - Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Public Health - Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Biotechnology - Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Science Laboratory Technology - Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Water, Sanitation and Hygiene - Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Clothing and Textile

The approval signifies a significant milestone in the university's commitment to expanding its academic offerings, enhancing manpower development, and responding to emerging national and global needs in science, technology, health, and sustainable development.

With the addition of these six programmes, the university is further solidifying its reputation as a leading institution dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and the production of highly skilled graduates capable of contributing meaningfully to national development.

Congratulations to the university community on this notable achievement!