Plant Science & Biotechnology

The Department of Botany is an off shoot from the Department of Biological Sciences which was one of the foundation Departments of the Federal University of Lafia Nasarawa State, Nigeria, established in February 2011 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The Department under the leadership of the current Head of Department Dr. (Mrs) Hauwa Ahmed Kana focuses on developing programes and awarding Bachelor of Science Degrees (B.Sc) in Botany. Furthermore, with the resource verification carried out by National Universities Commission (NUC) in March, 2023 for the Department to metamorphose to Plant Science and Biotechnology, students of the Department when admitted will be graduating with a Degree (B.Sc.) in Plant Science and Biotechnology. and PGD in Horticulture, Conservation and Biodiversity. In addition to these fields, the Department also awards M.Sc. Degrees in Plant ecology, Plant Pathology and Plant Biodiversity, as well as Ph.Ds in these fields.. However, with the diversification by Federal Government into food security coupled with Nasarawa State being particularly famous for agriculture and natural plant products, the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology has therefore keyed into the University’s programmes that will help develop the requisite capacities in improving the knowledge on plant culture, diversity, highbred seeds, conservation and use for food, shelter, health, clothing and other assorted uses. The Department has also deviated from skills for employment to capacity building initiatives for job creation. Graduates are trained to excel in a competitive market arena and make positive impact on the nation’s economy as employers of labour.