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Federal College of Agriculture, Akure
(FECA)
Location
Along Ado-Owo Road, Opposite Housing Corporation, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Website
www.feca.edu.ngprovost@fecaakure.edu.ng
Phone
08038048723, 08033559984
OVERVIEW
The Federal College of Agriculture, Akure is a premier agricultural training institution established on January 10, 1957. Originally known as the School of Agriculture, Akure, it has evolved into a comprehensive agricultural training center offering both National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programs in various agricultural fields. The institution focuses on skill-based Agricultural Technology Training to promote self-reliance and profitable farming practices.
Our Vision
A world class agricultural training institution, making direct and sustainable impacts on gainful youth employment, food security and improved livelihoods for farmers.
Our Mission
Integrate available manpower and resources into agricultural sector opportunities
Revolutionize vocational training and short courses
Incorporate value chain concepts and ICT into curriculum
Improve community relations through adopted schools and villages programs
Enhance integration of agricultural activities for resource efficiency
Strengthen entrepreneurship and value chain studies
Our Mandate
The College is mandated to train middle-level manpower in the field of Agriculture.
Core Values
Excellence in agricultural education, practical skills development, and sustainable farming practices.
Facilities and Infrastructure
Crop Farms (Cash crops: cocoa, palm trees, coffee, rubber)
Food Crop Farms (rice, cassava, maize, cowpea)
Large Orchard (pineapples, oranges, mangoes, banana)
Feed Mill
Livestock Units (poultry, piggery, rabbitry, goatry, fishery, cane rat, cattle)
Training Facilities
Research Focus
The institution focuses on various agricultural disciplines through its departments:
Crop Production
Agricultural and Bioenvironmental Engineering
Animal Health and Production
Academic Planning and Development
Key Objectives
Provide comprehensive agricultural education and training
Develop practical farming skills among students
Promote sustainable agricultural practices
Foster entrepreneurship in agriculture
Support community development through agricultural training
National and International Collaborations
The College maintains partnerships with:
CAPS International
National Board for Technical Education
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Various national and international partners in sustainable development
Training and Consultancy
The institution offers:
National Diploma programs
Higher National Diploma programs
Vocational training
Farmer training programs
Agricultural extension services
Recent Achievements
Establishment of Journal of Agriculture, Environmental Technology and Communication (JAETCOM)
Successful implementation of Cassava Adding Value for Africa (CAVA) project
Research breakthroughs in animal nutrition and agricultural practices
Development of sustainable farming techniques
Impact Metrics
Over 1,000 farmers trained in agricultural practices
Over 1,000 communities impacted through agricultural inputs
Successful implementation of broiler rearing training programs
Development of dry season farming techniques
Publication of research findings through JAETCOM
The Federal College of Agriculture, Akure continues to play a vital role in agricultural education and development in Nigeria, contributing to food security and sustainable agricultural practices through training and research.
Leadership
Provost/CEO: Dr. Akinyemi Albert Fadiyimu
Registrar: Mr. Olufemi O. Owolabi
Bursar: Mr. Samuel A. Idowu
HOD Crop Production: Dr. Ademola J. Ajayi
HOD Agricultural and Bioenvironmental Engineering: Dr. Oyebola Elemide I.
HOD Animal Health and Production:Dr. Samuel Adeyeye I.
Director, Academic Planning:Mr. Babatope O. Kayode
Location
Along Ado-Owo Road, Opposite Housing Corporation, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Website
www.feca.edu.ngprovost@fecaakure.edu.ng
Phone
08038048723, 08033559984