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IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB), in partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), will commence two degree programmes on Monday, November 3, 2025.
According to a statement e-signed and released by Mrs. Wilson Oyekemi, Head of the Public Relations Unit of FCAIB, the newly approved degree programmes are B.Sc. (Home Science and Management) and B.Agric. (Agriculture).
The statement noted that FUNAAB had granted formal approval for both programmes, which will take off at FCAIB beginning from the 2025/2026 academic session.
The development marks a major milestone in the College’s academic advancement and strategic growth.
Over the past century, the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan, has remained steadfast in its mission to promote Nigeria’s agricultural development through quality education, skills acquisition, and the training of middle-level manpower for the agricultural sector.
The College continued to empower students with practical, hands-on training and modern agricultural knowledge designed to meet the evolving needs of agribusiness and food production in the 21st century.
With a proud history spanning over 100 years, FCAIB has earned a reputation as a leading institution in agricultural education, research, and training across the subregion.
The College envisions becoming Nigeria’s foremost agricultural education institution, driven by continuous academic expansion and infrastructural development.
FCAIB currently runs a diverse range of National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, including:
*National Diploma (ND) Programmes:*
– Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
– Agricultural Technology
– Home and Rural Economics
– Horticultural Technology
– Cooperative Economics and Management
– Science Laboratory Technology (SLT)
– Computer Science
– Food Technology
– Office Management Technology
– Library and Information Science
– Multimedia Technology
– Organic Agricultural Technology
*Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes:*
– Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology (Farm Power/Post-Harvest Technology/Soil & Water options)
– Agricultural Extension and Management
– Animal Production Technology
– Crop Production Technology
– Horticultural Technology
– Agribusiness Management
– Pest Management Technology
– Science Laboratory Technology (Microbiology Option)
These programmes are designed to blend theoretical instruction with extensive field practice, ensuring graduates are industry-ready, innovative, and self-reliant.
FCAIB maintains a strong commitment to research and development, particularly in initiatives that enhance food security and sustainable agricultural practices.
Recent infrastructural developments include the establishment of a Meteorological Centre, a Garri Processing Plant, and an Oil Palm Processing Unit, all aimed at improving student learning, research outcomes, and community impact.
At the helm of affairs is the 9th and current Provost, Prof. Jonathan Jeremiah Atungwu, the 28th head of the 105-year-old institution. Prof. Atungwu, a renowned scholar in Plant Nematology, is an expert in Organic Agriculture and Biopesticides Development. Under his leadership, FCAIB continues to consolidate its legacy of excellence while expanding its frontiers in agricultural education and innovation.
