NUC approves six new courses for FUNAAB

The National Universities Commission has approved six new undergraduate programmes for the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, with effect from the 2026/2027 academic session.

The approval followed a successful resource assessment visit by the commission to evaluate the university’s readiness and the availability of the required human and material resources for the proposed programmes.

This was disclosed 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 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 added that the approval marks another milestone in the university’s drive to expand its academic offerings, enhance manpower development and respond to emerging national and global needs in science, technology, health 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 said the approval underscores its commitment to producing highly skilled graduates capable of contributing to national development across critical sectors.