Welcome Note

I am delighted to welcome all students, staff, parents, guardians, and friends of the faculty to the web page of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, Kwara State University, Malete. Our faculty seeks to be a leading figure in research, innovation, community service and entrepreneurship. We have a robust and experienced teaching and technical staff committed to producing excellent students in various fields of science. Our programmes are unique, robust, current, and comparable to the best in the world. The faculty offers outstanding undergraduate (B. Sc.) and graduate (PGD, M.Sc., Ph. D) degree programs. Our graduates currently work in universities, research institutes, industries and with government agencies nationally and internationally.

Brief History of the Faculty

The Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences was established as one of the foundation colleges with the inception of Kwara State University, Malete in 2009. The faculty started with three (3) Departments, namely Biosciences and Biotechnology, Chemical, Geological and Physical Sciences and Mathematics and Statistics. From this modest beginning and with just a few students and a few staff, the faculty has grown to become a leading centre for teaching, research and community development. The faculty is presently made up of nine (9) departments with over 6,000 regular students and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in eleven (11) programmes that are all fully accredited by the National University Commission. At its inception, Prof. Deboye Kolawole served as the foundation provost of the College of Pure and Applied Sciences. Other past provosts of the College include Prof. Silas Dada, Prof. Adebayo Olaniyi Aina and Prof. Adebayo A. Oladimeji. The current Dean is Emmanuel Oladipo Ajani, a professor of Biochemistry. Our staff conducts research comparable to the standard obtainable internationally and our research is focused on solving global environmental, industrial and nutritional challenges, understanding diseases and developing new drugs, advancing technologies, analysing data and much more. According to the Community development vision of Kwara State University, we emphasize nurturing the entrepreneurial skills of our students within their disciplines. With our industrial training programme, which is an essential component of our curriculum, our students are well prepared to meet the increasingly complex needs of the future.

Departments / Units

1. Biochemistry
2. Chemistry & Industrial Chemistry
3. Environmental Management & Toxicology
4. Geology & Mineral Science
5. Mathematics & Statistics
6. Microbiology
7. Physics & Material Sciences
8. Plant & Environmental Biology
9. Zoology

Mission / Vision / Goals

The Faculty focuses on university education in the field of basic and applied Sciences with a mission that develops critical thinking, scientific knowledge, and technological and analytical abilities in our students. We make training relevant to the needs of the community and the wider world. Our curriculum emphasizes analytical, creative thinking and presentation skills. We strive to engage both our students and staff in continued community outreach and excellence in teaching, research, and practical skills training.

Achievements / Milestones

1. Faculty Lecture: Maiden lecture held March 21, 2021; renamed in 2022 as “Professor Musbau Akanji, Annual Faculty Lecture”; 2023 delivered by Prof. Babajide I. Alo FAS (University of Lagos).
2. Hands-on Laboratory Training: Capacity-building on laboratory equipment usage held July 28, 2021.
3. Staff Seminar Series: Monthly seminars commenced February 22, 2022 to strengthen collaboration and knowledge flow.
4. Research Clusters: Five clusters led by professors to drive translational research, industry collaboration and exhibitions.
5. Inaugural & Valedictory Lectures: Inaugurals by Prof. Emmanuel O. Ajani (9th) and Prof. Sunday Awe (11th); first Valedictory by Prof. Adebayo Oladimeji.

Activities

1. Processing staff applications for appointment and supporting committees during interviews (faculty context: departmental recruitment support).
2. Preparing departmental/college promotion dossiers and supporting the Appointments and Promotions Committee.
3. Coordinating staff disciplinary processes in line with University regulations.
4. Managing leave applications: annual, study, sick, sabbatical, etc.
5. Providing essential staff support services across the Faculty.