FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES IRAGBIJI ESTABLISHMENT ACT
Act · Agriculture
An Act establishes the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies in Iragbiji to focus on agricultural education, research, and rural development. It targets students, farmers, and researchers to promote food security and sustainable practices.
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies in Iragbiji, Osun State, focused on agricultural education, research, and rural development.
Who Does It Target?
Students pursuing agriculture and development studies, farmers, agricultural researchers, and rural development practitioners.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Promote agricultural education and research, support food security, and drive rural development in Nigeria.
Key Features
Agricultural Focus: Specialized programs in agriculture, agribusiness, and rural development Food Security: Research aimed at improving agricultural productivity and food security Development Studies: Combines agriculture with broader development studies for holistic approach
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Signed into law; establishment ongoing Coverage: Osun State and nationwide enrollment Funding: Federal Government appropriation
How to Access
Admission through JAMB upon full operationalization.
Impact & Metrics
Will strengthen Nigeria's agricultural education sector and contribute to food security goals.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Operates alongside the National Universities Commission (NUC) Act, the Federal Universities of Agriculture Act, the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, the National Agricultural Policy, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Establishment, Etc.) Act 2011. The NUC accreditation framework governs programme quality.