Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO) announces March 6, 2026 resumption for its first students
FUNATO Okeho Resumption Date 2026: Pioneer Students Resume March 6, Lectures Begin March 23
The Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO), located in Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State, has officially set Friday, March 6, 2026, as the resumption date for its pioneer batch of students.
The landmark announcement follows the university’s inaugural statutory Senate meeting held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, where the academic roadmap for the institution’s debut academic session was formally approved.
In a statement issued by the Registrar and Secretary to the University Senate, Amuni Mohammed Olayinka, the Senate based its decision on detailed readiness reports from the University Management and the Committee of Deans and Directors.
“The University Senate, at its 1st (Inaugural) Statutory meeting, received reports from the University Management and Committee of Deans and Directors on the preparedness of the university towards students’ resumption.
“Sequel to the consideration of these reports, the Senate took far-reaching decisions to ensure a smooth resumption and the wellness of students.
“The approved 2025/2026 academic calendar outlines a fast-paced schedule designed to establish the university’s footing within the national academic cycle. Following the March 6 resumption, registration will take place through March 10, followed by an intensive orientation period from March 11 to March 19.”
Formal lectures are scheduled to commence on Monday, March 23, 2026.
The university’s maiden matriculation ceremony for the pioneer students will hold on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
The first semester examinations are expected to conclude in July 2026, with a short break before the second semester begins on Monday, August 3, 2026. The entire 2025/2026 session is targeted to end by Monday, November 30, 2026, while the subsequent 2026/2027 session is tentatively slated to start on December 14, 2026.
Addressing accommodation concerns in the host community, the university management disclosed plans for student housing through strategic Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements.
“The University has taken steps to provide hostel accommodation for students through public/private partnership arrangements. The University will provide hostel accommodation within the communities around the University… at reasonable rent rates, properly regulated and secured by the University,” the statement read.
The Registrar also confirmed that matriculation numbers will soon be issued to candidates who have paid their acceptance fees, enabling them to proceed with school fees payment and registration.
Olayinka encouraged prospective students still interested in FUNATO to act quickly: “Candidates who are interested in pursuing their choice programmes in FUNATO still have the opportunity to apply, as the JAMB portal is still very open for the change of their university of choice.”
Pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olaniyi Babayemi, emphasized the institution’s forward-looking vision: “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 of the 21st century.”
Established in 2025 following the signing of its enabling bill into law, FUNATO is now in the final stages of welcoming its foundational students. Management has urged all admitted candidates to complete their registration processes promptly to avoid any last-minute issues. Read More
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