The newly established Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO), located in the Oke‑Ogun region of Oyo State, is gearing up to officially resume academic activities in November 2025, and it will soon open admissions for prospective students.
FUNATO is one of Nigeria’s federal universities focused on agriculture and technology. The institution was formally approved by President Bola Tinubu earlier this year as part of the country’s ongoing drive to enhance agricultural education and innovation in underserved regions.
Positioned in a historically marginalized yet agriculturally rich zone, FUNATO represents a major milestone in bridging rural neglect and equipping youth with modern agro‑technical skills.
Local leaders, politicians, traditional rulers, and stakeholders in Oke‑Ogun have long advocated for this university, seeing it as a critical step toward regional inclusion and educational development. Their efforts were underscored by past initiatives to site educational institutions in the zone, which often met political resistance.
FUNATO’s launch is seen not only as a victory but as a symbol of unity and progress for the area.
With the November 2025 resumption date now public, FUNATO officials are working behind the scenes on infrastructure, staffing, curriculum development, and securing accreditation for academic programmes.
While full details on courses, faculty recruitment, and student admission timelines haven’t been fully disclosed yet, interested candidates should watch for official announcements via FUNATO’s website or verified government channels.
Once admissions begin, offerees can expect programmes centered on agriculture, agribusiness, and technological applications, aligned with Nigeria’s broader strategic goal to strengthen food security, rural economies, and innovation in agricultural sciences.
As the institution prepares to receive its first students, the mood across Oke‑Ogun is hopeful. Many are offering prayers and heartfelt blessings for all who contributed to making the university a reality.
Community voices express gratitude toward political leaders, traditional rulers, and stakeholders whose cooperation and support helped bring FUNATO from concept to launch.
This academic opening is not just an institutional milestone, it’s a milestone for Oke‑Ogun’s people. It reaffirms their place on the national stage and offers a clear path forward for young people in the region.
