The Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho, Oyo State operating from its temporary site in Okeho, hosted officials of the National Universities Commission (NUC) and officials of Ministry of Education who visited the institution for a verification exercise.
The exercise, which is a critical step in the accreditation and recognition process of new universities in Nigeria, focused on assessing the facilities, academic structures, staffing, and readiness of the institution to commence full academic operations.
During the visit, the NUC team inspected classrooms, laboratories, administrative offices, and other key facilities at the temporary site. The verification exercise is expected to pave the way for the university to secure necessary approvals to begin admitting students into various academic programmes.
It was gathered that academic activities have been slated to resume by December after the necessary arrangement has been put in place to ensure hitch free academic exercise.
Stakeholders in Okeho and across Oyo State have expressed optimism that the establishment of the University of Agriculture and Technology will boost access to tertiary education, foster agricultural innovation, and contribute to the socio-economic development of the region.