To be a world class Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management offering excellent research and training for the agro- allied sector.

To provide a platform for training excellent and globally competitive agricultural economists and agro-allied business managers as trainers, researchers and for economic profit.

Produce graduates geared towards self-employment

Produce graduates with sufficient technical and entrepreneurship skills who will be involved in production, research and entrepreneurship in any aspect of agriculture and other related disciplines

Produce graduates that are relevant to themselves, the industry and the society, and who can contribute effectively to national development goals in agriculture

Produce skilled manpower adequately equipped with the comprehensive technology required in economic agricultural production in an environment characterized by rural settings and adequate land endowment..

Assist the nation in her efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in the production of basic food and agricultural raw materials needed to support the growth of industries in the country.

Modernise agricultural production, processing, storage, preservation and distribution.

Enhance employment opportunities and attendant improvement in the quality of rural life.

Adapt and adopt exogenous technology in order to solve local agricultural management problems.

Be able to exercise original thought, have good professional judgment and be able to take responsibility for farming as a profitable business.

Produce adequate manpower that will engage in direct production and conduct research in all facets of agricultural production, extension and rural development along with judicious management of equipment, fund, human resources and natural resources.

Improve on indigenous agricultural technologies and policies which confirm agriculture as an important part of the national economy

UTME REQUIRMENTS
• English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and any one (1) from Mathematics/Physics/ Economics

OLEVEL REQUIREMENTS
• five (5) subjects in the SSCE/GCE O' Level /NECO or its equivalent obtained at not more than two sittings, which must include: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Agriculture/Biology/Fisheries and any other one from the following subjects: Physics, Geography, Economics, Marketing, Data Processing/Computer Studies

DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Two (2) A Level passes at GCE or its equivalent in relevant subjects: Chemistry and Biology. Additionally, the candidate must have five (5) O’Level credit passes in relevant subject requirements for UTME admission. OR National Diploma (ND) from approved universities or Colleges of Technologies or Polytechnics with an overall Upper Credit pass in Agricultural Technology, Fisheries Technology, Horticultural Technology, Animal Health Technology, and Agricultural Engineering in addition to the Five (5) O’Level credit passes in relevant subjects requirements for UTME admission. Holders of ND/NCE from approved universities or colleges of technologies or Polytechnics/education in Agriculture may be considered for Direct Entry to 200 Level, provided they have a minimum of Upper Credit and they have the UTME O’Level credit passes requirements. (iii) Any other relevant credential approved by the Senate of the University.

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