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NUC approves six new courses for FUNAAB

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  • The National Universities Commission has approved six new undergraduate programs for the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB).
  • The new full-time programs, including Geophysics and Public Health, will commence in the 2026/2027 academic session.
  • This approval follows a resource assessment visit and aims to expand FUNAAB's academic offerings and enhance manpower development.

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for six new undergraduate programs. These full-time courses are set to launch with the 2026/2027 academic session, marking a significant expansion of the university's academic portfolio.

The newly approved programs include Bachelor of Science degrees in Geophysics, Public Health, Biotechnology, Science Laboratory Technology, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, and Clothing and Textile. The NUC's decision came after a thorough resource assessment visit, which evaluated FUNAAB's readiness and the availability of necessary human and material resources for the proposed courses.

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.

— Olasunkanmi OlajideActing Head of the Directorate of Public Relations, FUNAAB, quoting the NUC's official communication.

According to Olasunkanmi Olajide, Acting Head of the Directorate of Public Relations, the NUC's Executive Secretary conveyed the approval in a letter to FUNAAB's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde. This development is seen as a milestone in the university's ongoing efforts to broaden its academic offerings, foster manpower development, and address emerging national and global needs in science, technology, health, and sustainable development.

FUNAAB stated that the addition of these six programs reinforces its commitment to producing highly skilled graduates capable of making meaningful contributions to national development across various critical sectors. The university aims to strengthen its reputation as a leading institution focused on academic excellence and innovation.

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 StatementDescribing the significance of the newly approved programs.
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