Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has been ranked the second-best performing federal university in Nigeria for graduate employability in the 2025 Nigeria University Rankings, reflecting the institution’s focus on aligning academic programs with industry needs.

The ranking, which is based on an Industry Metric assessing factors such as employer reputation, industry-sponsored research income, and internship placements, highlights FUNAAB’s efforts to prepare students with practical skills and industry exposure needed for the competitive job market.

With over a million graduates entering Nigeria’s labor market each year, employability has become an important measure of a university’s impact. According to Olasunkanmi Olajide, acting Head of the Directorate of Public Relations at FUNAAB, the university has reinforced partnerships with leading companies, incorporated employer feedback into its curriculum, expanded internship opportunities, and increased industry-driven research.

Olajide attributed these improvements in employability to the establishment of the Career Services and Linkages Unit (CSLU) and the strategic work of the University’s Benchmark and Employability Committee, which have both played key roles in enhancing FUNAAB’s profile in this area.

He also noted that this accomplishment adds to FUNAAB’s existing list of recognitions, including being named the Best University of Agriculture in Africa and seventh globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024, as well as topping Nigeria’s ranking for Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger).

FUNAAB’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, acknowledged the contributions of staff, students, and the wider university community in reaching this milestone. He encouraged all stakeholders to maintain their dedication to quality as the university aims to build on its current achievements.