Cultivating the
Future of Agribusiness.
Advancing sustainable crop production, livestock management, and smart agricultural economics. We empower agricultural pioneers with modern technical skills and innovative management practices.
You are welcome to the Faculty of Agricultural Production and Management, Ejigbo Campus. The faculty is in line with the National Universities Commission's (NUC) benchmark for academic programmes and courses in the nation's Universities, Colleges, and Faculties of Agriculture.
The faculty aligns with Osun State University's vision as a centre of excellence through the provision of highly qualitative teaching and learning experiences. These engender the production of well-rounded entrepreneurial graduates capable of impacting positively on their environments while being globally competitive.
For further inquiries, assistance, or information, students and others are encouraged to visit or contact the Dean's Office.
Location
College of Agriculture, Ejigbo Campus
Ejigbo Local Government Area
Osun State
Nigeria
The town is strategically located along the border between Osun and Oyo States.
Brief History
Established: 2007 alongside other UNIOSUN Colleges
Pioneer Students: 23 students (2007/2008 session)
Bifurcated into Two Faculties: 2021
The College began at the main campus, Osogbo for 100-level courses before relocating to Ejigbo Campus.
️ Vision
To be a model Faculty of Agricultural Production and Management providing excellent and high-quality teaching and learning experiences which will engender the production of graduates with an entrepreneurial spirit of excellence and globally competitive capabilities.
Mission
To create a faculty that is technologically and professionally sound, committed to the pursuit of academic innovation and skill-based training in Agriculture and Natural Resources Management, and set the pace and tradition of excellence in teaching, research and community service.
Academic Programmes
Undergraduate (B. Agric.)
- Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management
- Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
- Agricultural Economics & Extension
- Agronomy
- Animal Science
Postgraduate (PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D.)
- Agricultural Economics
- Extension and Rural Development
- Agronomy
- Animal Science
Four Academic Departments
- Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Management (AEM)
- Agricultural Extension & Rural Development (AER)
- Agricultural Economics & Extension(AEE)
- Animal Science (ANS)
- Agronomy (AGN)
Physical Development
- Road construction & Health centres
- Classrooms complex & ICT Centre
- Library building & Laboratories complex
- Sports arena & Farm structures
- Feed mill factory & Integrated Poultry Pen
- Greenhouse & Apicultural Research Centre
- Weather Station & Landscape Design
Research Activities
- Rabbit Breeding Colony: Open Nucleus Breeding Colony for Small-holder Production
- Sweet Potato: Field screening of germplasm for dual-purpose
- Current issues research across all agricultural domains
Grants & Awards
Small-holder Production System in Osun State
At Osun State University
In partnership with Kwara State University
Funded by Canada, implemented in Nigeria and Benin Republic
Community Empowerment Service Projects
The faculty offers training for farmers in Ejigbo Local Government on their felt needs to improve production. Under Dr. Alao's leadership, the extension outreach reaches five communities.
Training and extension services are provided to local communities on sustainable agricultural practices, rural development, and agribusiness.
Extension Outreach Communities
Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Production and Management
ALAO O. Titus
Associate Professor
AEM
Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management
Farm management, agricultural finance, agribusiness marketing, and policy analysis.
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AER
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Technology transfer, community engagement, farmer education, and sustainable rural livelihoods.
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AEE
Agricultural Economics and Extension
Technology transfer, community engagement, farmer education, and sustainable rural livelihoods.
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AGN
Agronomy
Crop production, soil science, plant breeding, and sustainable agriculture.
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ANS
Animal Science
Animal nutrition, breeding, physiology, and livestock production systems.
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