FUNAAB Ranked 2nd Best Federal University in Nigeria for Graduate Employability

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The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has been named the second-best performing federal university in Nigeria for graduate employability, according to the 2025 Nigeria University Rankings. The recognition reflects the university’s strategic investment in career readiness and real-world learning.

A Curriculum That Meets the Market
In an environment where more than a million graduates compete for limited job opportunities each year, employability has become a critical measure of academic value. FUNAAB is responding with deliberate, systemic efforts to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce demands.

Key initiatives driving the university’s rise include:

Robust industry partnerships with employers actively seeking skilled graduates
Expanded internship opportunities that go beyond paperwork and offer real field experience
Curriculum reform informed by direct feedback from employers and industry bodies
Institutional support systems, such as the Career Services and Linkages Unit (CSLU), which guide students through the transition from campus to career
A dedicated Benchmarking and Employability Committee focused on aligning university outcomes with labour market expectations
These behind-the-scenes efforts are now paying off, as employers take notice of FUNAAB graduates for their workplace readiness.

A Growing List of Achievements
This isn’t FUNAAB’s first time in the spotlight. The university was previously recognized as:

Best University of Agriculture in Africa
7th globally under Times Higher Education’s 2024 rankings
Top-performing Nigerian university in the SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) category
Such consistent performance highlights FUNAAB’s growing influence, not just nationally, but on the international academic stage as well.

Leadership with Vision
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Babatunde Kehinde credited the university community—both staff and students—for the recognition, noting that the rankings validate the university’s long-term strategy.

“This achievement is not the destination,” he said. “It’s a reminder that when we hold ourselves to global standards, we can compete and lead.”

FUNAAB’s message to its students and stakeholders is clear: academic excellence and employability are not mutually exclusive—and it intends to keep setting the pace.

[Esther Amadi]

Who is number one please ??? Hope it’s my better by far Alma mater

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