The National Universities Commission has granted approval for six new undergraduate programmes at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, beginning from the 2026/2027 academic session.
The approval came after the commission conducted a resource assessment visit to determine the institution’s preparedness and verify the availability of the necessary human and material resources required to run the proposed courses.
According to The Punch the development was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting Head of the Directorate of Public Relations, Olasunkanmi Olajide.
According to the statement, the newly approved full-time degree programmes are Bachelor of Science in Geophysics, Public Health, Biotechnology, Science Laboratory Technology, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, and Clothing and Textile.
The statement read, “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 after a thorough consideration of the outcome of the resource assessment exercise.”
It noted that the introduction of the new programmes represents another significant step in the university’s efforts to broaden its academic portfolio, strengthen manpower development and address emerging challenges in science, technology, healthcare and sustainable development.
The statement further noted, “With the addition of the six programmes, the University is further strengthening 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.”
FUNAAB added that the NUC’s approval reflects the institution’s commitment to producing competent graduates equipped to drive growth and development across key sectors of the economy.
