Message from the Vice-Chancellor

Dear Prospective Students, Staff, Partners, and Visitors,

It is with great pleasure and immense pride that I welcome you to the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO), Oyo State, Nigeria.

As a young and vibrant institution, FUNATO represents a bold vision for the future of agricultural education and technological innovation in Nigeria and beyond. We are not just building a university; we are cultivating a community of scholars, innovators, and change-makers who will transform the agricultural and technological landscape of our nation.

Our Vision and Mission

FUNATO is committed to becoming a global leader in agricultural education, research, and technological innovation. Our mission is to produce graduates who are not only academically excellent but also entrepreneurially driven, technologically savvy, and prepared to address the complex challenges facing agriculture and food security in the 21st century. We envision a university where theory meets practice, where innovation thrives, and where every student discovers their potential to make a meaningful impact.

Academic Excellence and Innovation

We are currently preparing to host the National Universities Commission (NUC) for resource verification of our proposed 34 academic programmes across six dynamic colleges: Livestock Development and Environmental Sciences, Plant Science and Crop Production, Engineering and Technology, Agricultural Development and Human Ecology, Science and Computing, and Environmental Design and Geospatial Technology. Each programme has been carefully designed to meet international standards while addressing local and regional needs.

Global Partnerships and Collaboration

FUNATO is already establishing strategic partnerships with globally renowned universities and research institutions. These collaborations will provide our students and staff with opportunities for international exchange, joint research projects, and access to cutting-edge knowledge and technologies. We believe that global competitiveness requires global connections, and we are committed to positioning FUNATO as a hub for international agricultural and technological collaboration.

A Warm Welcome to All

To our prospective students: You are choosing to be pioneers, the foundation upon which FUNATO's legacy will be built. Here, you will find state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and an environment that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and excellence.
To our academic and non-academic staff: You are the backbone of this great institution. Your expertise, dedication, and passion will shape the minds of future leaders and drive groundbreaking research that will benefit humanity.
To our partners and visitors: We welcome your collaboration, your ideas, and your support as we build an institution that will stand as a beacon of excellence in agricultural and technological education.

Looking Forward

As we prepare for this significant milestone of NUC resource verification, I am confident that FUNATO will not only meet but exceed expectations. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence is unwavering. Together, we will create an institution that our nation will be proud of and that the world will recognize.

Welcome to FUNATO where agriculture meets technology, and where your future begins.

Warm regards,

Professor Olaniyi Jacob Babayemi

Vice-Chancellor

Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO)

Oyo State, Nigeria