Last Updated on January 7, 2026 by Olasunkanmi Olajide
By Femi Dansu
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), today, January 5, 2026, commenced its First Semester Examinations for the 2025/2026 Academic Session, recording a peaceful, well-coordinated and efficient exercise across the campus.
The examinations, conducted in both electronic and written formats, have been described as seamless, following weeks of intensive planning, monitoring and infrastructural upgrades by the University Management.
While monitoring the exercise, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olusegun Idowu, attributed the success of the examinations to meticulous planning, commitment of staff and unwavering management support. He explained that sustained preparations, including weekend monitoring and readiness checks, laid a solid foundation for the smooth conduct of the examinations.
Prof. Idowu further disclosed that critical infrastructure upgrades significantly enhanced the process. These include the refurbishment and compartmentalisation of the existing 500-capacity e-examination hall, now fully air-conditioned, as well as the establishment of a new 240-capacity computer laboratory equipped with brand-new laptops.
According to him, the improvements have effectively eliminated earlier challenges, reflecting Management’s resolve to deliver quality academic services. “The improved infrastructure has addressed previous constraints and underscores Management’s commitment to excellence,” he said, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded.
In the same vein, the Chairman, Timetable and Examinations Committee (TIMTEC), Prof. Pius Dada, revealed that the examination period spans three weeks and two days. He explained that the extension accommodates the growing student population, especially at the 100 Level, which now numbers about 7,000 students.
Prof. Dada commended the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, and his Management Team for approving the new 240-capacity CBT hall, noting that it has increased operational efficiency by over 40 per cent.
He added that examinations commence daily at 9:00 a.m., with morning sessions usually ending by 1:00 p.m., while all daily activities conclude by 5:00 p.m. Anticipated challenges, he said, were proactively addressed through the provision of additional computers, functional generators and upgraded infrastructure. He also acknowledged the invaluable support of the Directorate of Works, the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology Services (DICTS) and the University Health Centre.
At the new CBT facility, one of the Invigilators, Dr. Matthew Whetto, described the examination environment as calm and highly conducive, with no major incidents recorded. He reported high levels of compliance from both staff and students. “Students are behaving very well, staff are cooperative, and the environment is very conducive,” he noted, adding that minor login issues encountered by a few students, mostly due to late course registration were promptly resolved. He advised students to register early in subsequent sessions to avoid such challenges.
Another invigilator, Prof. Adebayo Jegede of the Department of Animal Nutrition, also affirmed the peaceful conduct of the examinations, stating that regulations were being strictly enforced. He commended Management for ensuring uninterrupted power supply and overall orderliness.
Providing insight into the ICT backbone of the exercise, the Ag. Director, Directorate of Information and Communication Technology Services (DICTS), Mr. Temitope Soretire, attributed the stress-free process to improved planning and enhanced ICT facilities. He revealed that the new 240-capacity CBT hall operates without diesel, making it cost-effective and environmentally friendly. According to him, plans were underway to extend this alternative power solution to other e-examination centres through the University’s 3MW solar power infrastructure, further reinforcing FUNAAB’s commitment to sustainability.
Students, in their feedback, expressed satisfaction with the examination arrangements. Oluwademilade Elemide (100 Level, Geology) described the experience as exceptional, noting that writing examinations in an air-conditioned hall was rare in many Nigerian universities.
Similarly, Boluwatife Afolabi (100 Level, Pure and Applied Chemistry) described the examinations as peaceful and well-organised, while Olaitan Kausarat (100 Level, Food Science and Technology) acknowledged minor login issues that were quickly resolved, adding, “I am happy I am in FUNAAB.”
Famoroti Michael (100 Level, Statistics) commended the efficiency and timing of the CBT examinations, noting that he completed 70 questions within 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, the overall feedback from the Management, staff and students affirmed a smoothly executed examination exercise, driven by strategic planning, infrastructural upgrades and coordinated institutional effort.
