New Oyo Federal Varsity Sets March 6 for Pioneer Student Resumption
The Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO), has officially announced Friday, March 6, 2026, as the resumption date for its pioneer set of students for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The date was ratified during the university’s inaugural statutory Senate meeting held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, where the academic roadmap for the institution’s take-off was finalized.
In a statement released on Friday, the Registrar and Secretary to the University Senate, Amuni Mohammed Olayinka, confirmed that the Senate’s decision was based on comprehensive reports detailing the institution’s readiness.
He stated that the University Senate received reports from the University Management and Committee of Deans and Directors regarding the preparedness for students’ resumption and subsequently took far-reaching decisions to ensure a smooth transition and the wellness of the incoming students.
To align with the national academic cycle, the university has approved a fast-paced schedule for its first cohort. Following the resumption on March 6, registration is scheduled to take place between March 6 and March 10, 2026.
This will be immediately followed by an intensive orientation programme running from March 11 to March 19, 2026. First semester lectures are set to commence on Monday, March 23, 2026, paving the way for the institution’s landmark matriculation ceremony on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
The Registrar noted that the first semester is expected to conclude with examinations in July, followed by a brief break.
The second semester is slated to begin on August 3, 2026, with the aim of concluding the entire 2025/2026 session by November 30, 2026.
Looking further ahead, the university has tentatively set December 14, 2026, as the start date for the subsequent 2026/2027 academic session.
Located in the Kajola Local Government Area of Oyo State, FUNATO was established to serve as a science-based centre of excellence, specifically designed to blend agriculture with cutting-edge technology.
