A Century of Agricultural Excellence
From humble beginnings as a model farm in 1899 to becoming West Africa's premier agricultural institution, discover the rich history of FCAIB.
The history of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan is inseparable from that of Moor Plantation. Established in 1899 as a model farm for rubber propagation and agricultural improvement, Moor Plantation became an experimental station in 1905, with a particular focus on cotton research for the textile industries. A botanical laboratory was established in 1915.
In 1921, the Director of Agriculture, Mr. O. T. Faulkner, established the School of Agriculture at Moor Plantation to train Agricultural Assistants. The first entrance examination was held in July 1921 for the Junior course. Early training was rigorous, with courses lasting 16 months to four years and practical work spanning 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily.
Our Journey Through Time
Key milestones that shaped our institution
Moor Plantation Established
Established as a model farm for rubber propagation and agricultural improvement. Later became an experimental station focusing on cotton research.
School of Agriculture Founded
Director of Agriculture O. T. Faulkner formally established the School of Agriculture at Moor Plantation to train Agricultural Assistants.
First Permanent Building
After operating from converted corrugated iron structures, the school received its first permanent building complex.
Relocation to Present Site
Following the regionalization of Nigeria, the college was relocated to its present site within the Moor Plantation grounds.
NBTE Accreditation
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) granted full accreditation to the Agricultural Bio-Environmental Engineering department.
Expansion and New Departments
Several new departments established: Agricultural Extension and Management (2011), Horticultural Technology (2012), Animal Production Technology (2012), Home and Rural Economics (2012), and General Studies (2014).
B.Sc Degree Programs with FUNAAB
Historic partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) to offer B.Sc degree programs — a first for Nigerian monotechnics.
Our Founding Legacy
Originally housed in converted corrugated iron structures, the school received its first permanent building in 1926. Following regionalization in 1954, the college was relocated to its present site within Moor Plantation. Over the decades, it has grown from a small training school to a comprehensive agricultural college with five schools, over 25 programs, and thousands of graduates serving across Nigeria and beyond.
Key Facts
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