Federal University of Technology Minna
Federal University of Technology Minna

Agricultural and Bio Resources Engineering Department

About the Department

The Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Federal University of Technology Minna, runs a comprehensive Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering programme with emphasis on the development of the students’ potential and skill in problem solving. The programme has therefore been carefully drawn up to include all components of mechanics, mathematics, surveying, social sciences, humanities, management and law. The students arc also exposed to a wide range of laboratory practicals and workshop practice aimed at sharpening their practical skills necessary to complement the analytical classroom lessons, In addition, the students gain further practical experience through the students’ Work Experience Programme SWEP and the Student industrial Work Experience Scheme SIWES All through the programme, the use of computers is strategically incorporated, to prepare the students for modern engineering practice which is heavily computer oriented. As long as life exist the profession of Agriculture and Bioresources Engineering cannot fizzle out because of its potentials and the corresponding diverse career opportunities. It is expected that students will maintain an acceptable track record in their academic work and behaviour throughout their studies and beyond. Be studies, honest and courageous and close to your level academic adviser for necessary counselling.

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Vision

To be a world class centre of excellence committed to the development and improvement of agricultural resources through engineering for economic, social and cultural well-being.

Mission

The Department is committed to the Advancement of Engineering knowledge in Agriculture through excellent teaching, learning and research and to empower our graduates to be self-reliant.

Agricultural & Bio-resources Engineering

Agricultural & Bio-resources Engineering is an interdisciplinary program that integrates engineering, design and the biological sciences. It is a unique profession that applies engineering principles to the enhancement and sustainability of the world’s natural resources. Agricultural & Bio-resources Engineers seek solutions to problems that involve plants, animals and the environment.

Farm Power & Machinery

Farm power is used for operating different types of machinery like tillage, planting, plant protection, harvesting and threshing machinery, and other stationary jobs like operating irrigation equipment, threshers/ sellers/ cleaners/ graders, etc.

Agricultural Crop Processing & Storage

Agricultural Crop Processing & Storage Processing is the discipline that takes agricultural products as the research object, based on biology and engineering, studies the basic science and engineering technical problems, like agricultural products storage and transportation, processing and the comprehensive

Soil and Water Engineering

Soil & Water Engineering involves the interactions of species with each other and with their environment. The interactions may be affected by environmental contaminants and/or may be used by humans for productive purposes.

Food Engineering

Food Engineering combines training in technology and engineering with food science with the aim of producing graduates who have technical skills and a capacity for innovation in the food industry

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering was established in 1983 as Department of Agricultural Engineering. The degree of B. Eng (Agric. Engineering) was approved for the department in 1983.  In 2008, the name of the department was changed to Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering.   The first set of graduands passed out in 1989.  The Department now offers approved undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes up to PhD level.  The Staff strength rose from just three (3) in 1987 to thirty eight (38) i.e. (27 academic staff and 11 Non-academic Staff) in 2014.  The department encourages research activities and training for its staff while emphasis is placed on practical exposure for its students.

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Engr. Prof. Peter Adeoye Aderemi

Phone no: +234 803 586 8053

Email: peter.adeoye@futminna.edu.ng

Departmental Email: abe@futminna.edu.ng

 

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes

Undergraduate Programmes
  • B.ENG in Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering
Postgraduate Programmes
  • M.ENG in Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering
  • PhD in Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering
Specializations (M.ENG and PhD)
  • Farm Power and Machinery
  • Crop Processing and Storage
  • Soil and Water Engineering

REGULATIONS GOVERNING ADMISSION INTO THE PROGRAMME

For entry into various departmental programmes in the School of Infrastructure, Process Engineering and Technology (SIPET), 100 level is the qualifying year. At this level, engineering students take courses in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and General Studies run by the School of Physical Sciences (SPS). For students to proceed from 100 level to 200 level, Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 is required. In addition, he/she must obtain 8 credits of Mathematics, 8 credits of Physics including at least two theory courses, 6 credits of Chemistry. Common courses are offered to all 200 level students of SIPET, while 300 level students and above offer core courses and electives peculiar to their various Departments.

Matriculation Requirements

Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)

Candidates are required to obtain five (5) credits at O’ level in not more than two sittings, in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and any other science subject. (e.g. Further Mathematics, Geography, Technical Drawing, Building Technology, Biology or Agricultural Science).  In addition, they should obtain scores higher than or equal to the JAMB university admission minimum. In addition, candidates are expected to obtain a minimum score at the University Post UTME examination.

Direct Entry

Candidates must meet the O’Level requirements in UTME above and obtain a minimum score at the University Post UTME examination.

Also, one of the following additional qualifications is required.

  • A’ level GCE, HSC or IJMB with good passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
  • National Diploma (ND) in Civil Engineering with a minimum of upper credit from a recognized NBTE accredited polytechnic. Candidates who meet these requirements are admitted into the 200 level.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering with a minimum of upper credit from a recognized NBTE accredited polytechnic. Candidates who meet these requirements are admitted into the 300 level.

Programme Structure

The Programme workload for students includes combination of: the conventional formal university Lectures; Tutorials; Practical sessions; Laboratory work, Seminars and Project.  Furthermore, periodically at 200, 300, 400 and 500 levels, ABE students will go on excursion to related industries for industrial experience. At 500 level, students are expected to carry out independent project in their areas of specialization.  

ABE students will be evaluated through:

  1. Continuous Assessment which is made up of various Assignments and Tests. It forms 40% of the student’s Evaluation.
  2. Examination: This makes up 60% of the Total Student’s Evaluation.
  3. In order to qualify for a course examination, a student shall be required to achieve 75% attendance of all the scheduled classes for the course.

Duration of the Programme

The Bachelor of Engineering Programme in the programme is normally a five-year Programme (100-500 levels). However, direct entry candidates normally spend four years (A’ level, and OND Candidates) or three years (HND candidates).

The Programme is structured in such a way that all engineering students offer the same basic courses at 100 and 200 levels in order to prepare them for the Engineering profession. The 300 to 500 level courses are more detailed and focus towards training in the programme.

A student cannot stay beyond one hundred and fifty percent (150%) of the normal duration of the Programme (i.e. 7.5, 6 and 4.5 sessions for 5, 4 and 3 year Programme respectively).

DEPARTMENTAL OPTIONS

  • Soil and water conservation Engineering
  • Farm power and machinery
  • Crop processing and storage

DEPARTMENTAL PAST HODS

  1. Dr. Sule Bassi Foundation HOD (1985 – 1989)
  2. Dr. M. G. Yisa 2nd “ (1989 – 1991)
  3. Dr. E. S. A. Ajisegiri 3rd “ (1991 – 1998)
  4. Dr. M. G. Yisa 4th “ (1998 – 2001)
  5. Dr. D. Adgidzi 5th “ (2001 – 2006)
  6. Dr. Mrs. Z. D. Osunde 6th “ (2006 – 2009)
  7. Dr. A. A. Balami 7th “ (2009 – 2011)
  8. Dr. P. A. Idah 8th “ (2011 – 2013)
  9. Dr. Mrs. B. A. Adejumo 9th “ (2013 – 2017)
  10. Prof. N. A. Egharevba 10th “ (2017 – 2021)
  11. Dr. S. M. Dauda 11th “ (2021 – 2025)
  12. Engr Prof. P.A. Adeoye 12th “ (2025 – Date)

STAFF PROFILE

SN

Name

Qualification

Rank

Publication (Google Scholar )

1

Engr. Peter Aderemi Adeoye

Bsc. Msc. Phd

Professor /HOD

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=B6wuFk4AAAAJ&hl=en

 

Engr. Prof. Gbabo Agidi

B.Sc, M.sc, PhD

Professor

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=FBzZz_oAAAAJ&hl=en

2

Engr. Prof. A.A.Balami

B.Eng, M.Sc., PhD

Professor

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Zx0Rp2gAAAAJ&hl=en

3

Engr. Prof. B.A, Orhevba

B.Eng. M.Eng, PhD

Professor

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pNXJ3-MAAAAJ&hl=en

4

Engr. Dr. Murtala Iyanda Animashaun

B.Eng. M.Eng, PhD

Senior Lecturer

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=P5hegJ8AAAAJ&hl=en

5

Engr Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Shaba

B.Eng. M.Eng PhD

Senior Lecturer

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Vwz4Le0AAAAJ&hl=en

6

Engr. Dr. Aliyu MOhammed

B.Eng. M.Eng, PhD

Senior Lecturer

https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=3zhLZ2YAAAAJ&scilu=&scisig=ADQXK0wAAAAAadI3fYw5LGbJeufLveR7Qnq0APc&gmla=AEk_c1t4OprSHN5rV8TefBhvL2afpIpPOgWP_vVCHV1FKoWHb-xQaKD2E1G1bTHmv-3hD1ZlZqbCiXfW4V9LIOMKDSH_xN5UFQ9dHVUAqBI&sciund=9347872326384556774

7

Engr Prof. P.A. Idah

B.Eng, M.Eng, PhD

Professor

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=DECQvjYAAAAJ&hl=en

8

Engr Prof. J.J.Musa

B.Eng, M.Eng, PhD

Professor

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jKEt2tYAAAAJ&hl=en

9

Engr. Dr.I.A. Kuti

B.Eng, M.Eng PhD

Senior Lecturer

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ZnCGpAoAAAAJ&hl=en

10

Engr.Dr. I. M.Simeon

B.Eng, M.Sc PhD

Senior Lecturer

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=B0rh-6kAAAAJ&hl=en

11

Engr. Prof.Z.D. Osunde

Msc, PhD

Professor

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=OeAvv_4AAAAJ&hl=en

12

Engr Peter Daniel

B. Eng ,M.Eng

Lecturer II

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=IDwYKiwAAAAJ&hl=en

13

Engr Prof. N.A. Egharevba

B,Sc, MSc PhD

Professor

 

14

Engr Prof. M.Y Otache

B,Sc, MSc PhD

Professor

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=xw-2ZhYAAAAJ&hl=en

15

Engr Dr. Mohammed Abubakar Sadeeq

B.Eng, M.Eng PhD

Associate Professor

https://www.scirp.org/journal/articles?searchcode=Mohammed+Abubakar++Sadeeq&searchfield=authors&page=1

16

Engr. Prof. S.M Dauda

B.Eng, M.Eng PhD

Professor

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=8B7MwFYAAAAJ&hl=en

17

Mr Segun Abdulahi Shuaib

B.Eng, M.Eng

Lecturer II

https://www.bohrium.com/en/scholar/911990854/Abdullahi_Segun_Shuaib

18

Mr Usman Mohammed

B.Eng, M.Eng

Lecturer II

  

RESEARCH OUTPUTS

S/N Authors Year Title Publication Venue
1 Adeoye Peter Aderemi, & Paramdi Solomon Abari 2023 Treatment of Fishpond Wastewater Using Hybrid Constructed Wetlands in Minna, Nigeria Proceedings of International Conference on Climate Change impact on the Sustainability of Agriculture, Forestry and Plantation, Melaka, Malaysia
2 Bello Dolapo J. and Adeoye, P.A. 2023 Performance Evaluation of Okuta Oja Irrigation Earth Dam Using Comparative Indicators Proceedings of the 4th International Engineering Conference, Federal University of Technology, Minna
3 Lydia E.P., P.A. Adeoye, I.M. Animashaun and M.Y. Otache 2023 Development and Performance Evaluation of A Facultative Stabilization Pond for Fishpond Wastewater Treatment Conference Proceedings, Faculty of Engineering and Technology Conference (FETiCON 2023), University of Ilorin, Nigeria
4 Ezekiel, P. Lydia., Peter A. Adeoye, and Martins Y. Otache 2023 Engineering Design, Operation and Maintenance Practices for A Facultative Waste Stabilisation Pond: An Overview Proceedings Of The 11th FUTA Agric Conference, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
5 Adesiji, A.R., O.D. Jimoh, Adeoye P.A., Odofin J.A., Asogwa O.E., Mangey J.A. and Odekunle O.M. 2023 Effect of Chemical Fertilizers on Groundwater Quality in an Unconfined Aquifer Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment (AZOJETE) 19(1): 113-120
6 Animashaun I.M., Abubakar S, Mohammed A.S., Adeoye P.A. and Kuti I.A. 2023 Determination of Water Quality Indices for Kofa Dam, Suleja, Nigeria Primera Scientific Engineering Publications 2(2): 48–58
7 Abubakar, I., Abdullahi, I. M., Balami, A. A. and Idah, P. A. 2026 Simulating Annealing-Optimized Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Control for Real-Time Planting Depth Regulation in Smart Sorghum Planters Journal of Systems Engineering and Electronics (In Press)
8 Abubakar, I., Abdullahi, I. M., Balami, A. A. and Idah, P. A. 2025 Development of a Simulated Annealing-Optimized Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (Sa-ANFIS) For Sorghum Seed Planting Parameter Tuning Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment 21(3):758-768
9 Abubakar, M., Balami, A. A., Dauda, S. M. & Idah, P. A. 2025 Development of a Wheel Actuated Four-Row Manual Rice Transplanter B. Journal Agri. Res. Env.
10 Abdullahi, I. M., Kparbong, P. B., Ibrahim, T. M., Situ, R. A., Olaniyi, O. M., Dauda, S. M., Balami, A. A., Agidi, G., and Isiaku, A. M. 2024 Intelligent Recognition of Matured Bean Pod (VIGNA UNGUILATA L): A DEEP-LEARNING APPROACH Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna
11 Abubakar, I., Abdullahi, I., Balami, A. A., Idah, P. A. and Olaniyi, O. M. 2024 An In-Depth Review of Fuzzy Logic Technique for Engineering Applications Proceedings of the 1st International Computing and Communication (I3c 2024), Federal University of Technology, Minna
12 Meshack Imologie Simeon, AC Alaka, P. Daniel, OD Adeniyi 2025 Performance Evaluation and Impedance spectroscopy of Carbon-Felt and reinforced Stainless-Steel Mesh Electrodes in Terrestrial Microbial Fuel Cells for Biopower Generation Measurement: Energy, 5 (2025), 100036
13 Simeon, I.M., Gbabo, A. & Freitag, R. 2024 Performance evaluation of microbial fuel cells for bioelectricity generation: influence of potential scan-rate and real-time external load Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
14 Simeon, I.M.; A. Weig, R. Freitag 2022 Optimization of soil microbial fuel cell for sustainable bio-electricity production… Biotechnology for Biofuels 15 (2022)
15 Imologie M. Simeon; Herkendell, Katharina; Pant, Deepak; Freitag, Ruth 2022 Electrochemical evaluation of different polymer binders for the production of carbon-modified stainless-steel electrodes… Chemical Engineering Journal Advances 10 (2022): 100246
16 Meshack Imologie Simeon; Freitag, Ruth 2021 Influence of electrode spacing and fed-batch operation on the maximum performance trend of a soil microbial fuel cell International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 47(24): 12304–12316
17 Simeon, Meshack Imologie, Agbotiname Lucky Imoize, Hadiza Umar Yusuf 2025 Performance Assessment of Two Predesigned Programmable Integrated Circuits for Efficient Bioelectricity Harvesting from Soil Electroactive Microbes 1st IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Europe, Middle East, & Africa Regional Summit 2025
18 Simeon, M. Imologie, Amarachi C. Alaka, P. Daniela, Olalekan D. Adeniyi 2024 Electrochemical Characterization of Stainless-Steel Mesh and Carbon-Felt Electrodes for Enhanced Power Generation in Terrestrial Microbial Fuel Cells 4th School of Physical Sciences Biennial International Conference, FUT Minna
19 Simeon, Meshack Imologie, Mohammed A. S, & Freitag, R. 2023 A comparative study of BQ2557 and LTC3108 as efficient ultra-low bioelectricity harvesters… Proceedings of the 4th International Engineering Conference (IEC 2023), FUT Minna
20 Simeon Meshack Imologie, A. L. Imoize and R. Freitag 2021 Comparative evaluation of the performance of a capacitive and a non-capacitive microbial fuel cell 2021 18th IEEE International Multi-Conference on Systems, Signals & Devices (SSD), Tunisia
21 Simeon Meshack Imologie; Agbotiname L. Imoize and Ruth Freitag 2020 Evaluation of the Electrical Performance of a Soil-Type Microbial Fuel Cell Treated with a Substrate at Different Electrode Spacings International Conference on Energy, Environment, and Storage of Energy (ICEESEN2020), Turkey
22 Ibrahim, T. M., Balami, A. A., Gbabo, A., Dauda, S. M. & Abdullahi, I. M. 2025 Conceptual Design of an Intelligent Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Harvesting Machine International Journal of Science Research and Technology 7(9): 85-95
23 Abdullahi, I. M., Kparbong, P. B., Tauheed M. I., Situ, R. A., Olaniyi O. M., Dauda, S. M., Balami A. A., Agidi, G., and Mohammed I. A. 2024 Intelligent Recognition of Matured Bean Pod (Vigna Unguiculata): A Deep-Learning-Based Approach Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of the School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, FUT Minna
24 Zubairu, M., Dauda, S. M., Balami, A.A., Gbabo, A. & Mohammed, I.S. 2023 Determination of Physical and Mechanical Properties of Some Selected Varieties of Commonly Grown Maize in Nigeria Proceedings of the 4th International Engineering Conference, FUT Minna
25 S. A. Adetoro, L. Olatomiwa, J. Tsado and S. M. Dauda 2023 Techno-economic and Environmental Impact Assessment of a Hybrid Renewal Energy System… Green Energy and Resources 1(4), 100044
26 S. A. Adetoro, L. Olatomiwa, J. Tsado and S. M. Dauda 2023 A Comparative Analysis of the Performance of Multiple Metaheuristic Algorithm in Sizing Hybrid Energy Systems… e-Prime Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy 4, 100040
27 S. A. Adetoro, L. Olatomiwa, J. Tsado and S. M. Dauda 2022 An Overview of Configuration and Dispatch Strategies in Hybrid Energy Systems IEEE Nigeria 4th International Conference on Disruptive Technologies for Sustainable Development (NIGERCON)
28 Kuti, I. A., Ewemoje, T. A., Adabembe, B. A., Musa, J. J., & Nwosu, S. C. 2019 Effect of different riser heights on sprinkler irrigation performance under constant operating pressure Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment, 15(1), 124-132
29 Kuti, I. A., & Ewemoje T. A. 2021 Effects of tillage direction on sediment yield in Chanchaga Basin Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal, 23(4):17-30
30 Kuti, I. A., & Ewemoje T. A. 2021 Modelling of Sediment Yield using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) Model: a case study of Chanchaga Watersheds, Nigeria Scientific African, 13, e00936
31 Kuti, I. A., Musa, J. J., Adeoye, P. A., & Abubakar, S. 2025 Performance evaluation of recirculatory aquaponic system for treatment of wastewater from fish pond Nigerian Journal of Applied Science and Innovative Technology, 1(3), 1-10
32 Kuti, I. A., Musa, J. J., Adabembe, B. A., Adigun, F. U., Abdulmuizz, O. E., & Kayode, G. B. 2025 Production, characterisation and application of activated carbon from cocoa pod husk and banana peel… Agricultural Engineering International: CIGR Journal, 27(2): 1-16
33 Animashaun, I. M., Yahaya, M., Oloruntade, A. J., & Mohammed, A. S. 2026 Assessment of climate variability and meteorological drought dynamics in the Sudano-Sahelian ecological zone, Nigeria Climate change, food security, and land management: Strategies for a sustainable future (Springer Nature)
34 Animashaun, I. M., Adetunji, S. A., Mohammed, A. S., Abdullah, M. B., Ogunrinde, A. T., Mosa, A. A. 2026 A GIS-based multicriteria analysis of land suitability for groundnut and maize crops in Niger East, Niger State, Nigeria CIGR Journal 28(1):231-246
35 Otache, M. Y., Animashaun, I. M., Mohammed, A. S., Agbese, O. E. 2025 Spatiotemporal Variability and Trend Analysis of Rainfall and Temperature in Northern Nigeria FUDMA Journal of Engineering and Technology 1 (1): 15-17
36 Ogunrinde, A. T., Emmanuel, I., Olasehinde, D. A., Faloye, O.T., Babalola, T., Animashaun, I. M. 2024 Impact of climate teleconnections on hydrological drought in the Sahel Region of Nigeria (SRN) Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics 136:18 (Springer)
37 Osunde Z. D. and Animashaun I. M. 2025 Improving Irrigation Development and Water Management through Youth and Women Engagement Proceedings of the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage
38 Y.D Nouhou, M Y Otache, S A Lliassou, H.O.Okunola and A.Okhimamhe 2025 Flood Risk assessment and zoning for Niamey and Lokoja Metropolises in Niger and Nigeria Journal of Hydrology (MDPI)
39 Bosede Adelola Orhevba and Sunday Simon Ochoyoda 2024 Optimization of some physical and mechanical properties of film developed from Tacca starch and plasticizer blends Journal of Agricultural, Food Science & Biotechnology 2(1), 75-87
40 Bamidele Olaiya Atteh, Bosede Adelola Orhevba and Abbas Sadiq 2024 Impact of Packaging Materials on the Shelf Life of Enriched Aadun (Maize Meal Snack…) Turkish Journal of Agriculture – Food Science and Technology, 12(8): 1302-1307
41 Salaudeen H.O, Orhevba, B. A, Shuaib, A.S and Mustapha K. T. 2024 Sensory Properties of Bread Fortified with Soya Protein Isolate and Fonio Blends Journal of Food Technology and Preservation 6(2), 1-5
42 Bosede Adelola ORHEVBA and Sodeeq Adekunle OLAJIDE 2025 Optimization of Alkaline Pretreatment and Fermentation Conditions for Improved Physicochemical Properties and Yield of Bioethanol… FUDMA Journal of Engineering and Technology 1 (1):1-14
43 Bosede Adelola Orhevba and Aminat Olohunrokan Abdulrasak 2025 Biocoal production from selected plant wastes through torrefaction CIGR Journal 27 (3): 165-177
44 Adeshina Fadeyibi and Zinash Delebo Osunde 2021 Effect of thickness and matrix variability on properties of a starch-based nanocomposite supple film Food Research 5 (4): 416-422
45 Aguwa I., Gana A. S., Salaudeen M. T., Tolorunse K. D., Nmadu J. N., Baba K. M., Osunde Z. D. and Okafor J. O. 2022 Effect of different concentrations of plant growth hormones on callus induction and regeneration of Shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) African Journal of Biotechnology 21 (7), pp 334–341
46 Gana A. S., Salaudeen M. T, Tolorunse K. D, Nmadu J. N., Baba K. M., Osunde Z. D. and Okafor J. O. 2022 Hierarchical Cluster Groupings, Principal Component Analysis, Crown Shape and Trunk Surface Characteristics of Shea Trees… J Agric for Meterol Stud, 1(1): 1-9
47 Mohamed Fomba, Zinash Delebo Osunde, Souleymane Sidi Traoré, Appollonia Okhimamhe, Janina Kleemann, and Christine Fürst 2024 Urban Green Spaces in Bamako and Sikasso, Mali: Land Use Changes and Perceptions Land (2024)
48 K. M. Baba, J. N. Nmadu, H. Sallawu, A. S. Gana, M. T. Salaudeen, Z. D. Osunde and J. O. Okafor 2026 Gender and Socio-cultural Dimensions of Shea Tree Economy in Nigeria South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics 23(2): 100-116
49 Osoro E, Egharevba N.A, Jimoh O.D, Otache M.Y and Chukwu, S.E. 2024 (Title not provided in submission) Journal of Research in Forestry, Wildlife and Environment 16 (4): 258-274

Collaborations

The Department has collaboration with the following organizations:

  1. Raw Materials and development council
  2. National Agency for Science and Equipment Infrastructures
  3. Federal Ministry of water Resources
  4. Niger State Government

Laboratory/Facilities

  1.    Farm power and Machinery Laboratory
  2.    Soil and Water Laboratory
  3. Crop processing and Storage Laborator
  4. Central workshop for carpentry, welding and machining.
  5. Strength of material laboratory.
  6. Drawing studio

 

Farm Power and Machinery Laboratory Equipment

Find below the various equipment and tools available in the laboratories:

List of Tools and Equipment in the Farm Power and Machinery Laboratory

Items

Qty

Type/Make/Model

Tractors for field operation and training

1

Fiat (666)

Tractors for field operation and training

1

Eischer (5660)

Tractors for field operation and training

1

Mahindra

3-Disc plough

2

Galucho

2-Disc Ridger

1

Galucho

2-Gang Disc Harrow

3

Galucho

Agricultural trailer

1

Galucho

Tractor model showing working parts

1

Wencher Degener Hannover

Four speed gear box

1

Wencher Degener Hannover

Automobile electrical system

1

Best-Nr4028

Temperature measuring instrument

1

Wencher Degener Hannover

Teaching aid plastic car

1

 

Teaching aid 2-stroke engine

2

Norwood Instruments

Transistorized ignition system

1

Norwood Instruments

Battery coil ignition system

1

Alfred Taeger

Reciprocating power

1

Alfred Taeger

Electrical tool box

2

–

Mechanical tool box

3

–

Electric arc welding machine

6

–

Vernier calipers (0 – 150mm)

3

–

Tap and die sets

2

–

Two cylinder tractor engine

1

Massey Ferguson

Hand drilling machine

1

Bosch & Boscott

Hand grinding machine

1

Siemens

Super mini drill (IPK-500)

1

Pro’s Kit (BS350-START)

Battery charging equipment

1

Q&V Tools

Ergometer

1

SOLAGOLD

Dissected fuel (diesel) pump

1

APIERBURG KG

Dissected ignition system

1

PRUFREX, W Germany

GPS

1

E Trex H, Garmin

Digital multimeters

6

–

Digital moisture meter

1

N297201

Digital clamp meter

1

500V Insulation tester

Aneroid barometer

1

ESAL Model DT2

Jig saw

1

M1Q-65

Electrical project board

4

GL-12

Micrometer screw gauge (25-50mm)

1

–

Lensatic compass

1

THM-90025

Torque wrench

1

⅟2” King Tony

Cent-O-gram weighing balance 311g

1

Ohaus

Grease gun

2

–

Tractors for field operation and training

1

Steyr (8075)

Variable compression ratio engine test bed

1

G. Cussons Technology

Single cylinder engine test bed

1

G. Cussons Technology

Welding machine

6

–

Electric motors

5

–

Generator (2KW)

1

–

First aid box

1

–

Toolbox with assorted spanners

1

–

Solar refrigerator

1

Argonaut (AG677A77)

 

Other tools

S/N

Tools

No.

1.

Ring spanner sets

1

2.

Hammers

5

3.

Measuring tapes

10

4.

Grinding blades

4

5.

Steel file set

5

6.

Flat spanner set

1

7.

Drill bit set

4

8.

Pliers

3

9.

Screw driver

1

10.

Hack drawer

5

11.

Adjustable pliers

1

12.

Saw blades

10

 

 

Spectrophotometer

YAI405121

Lifecare

–

721

Vis-spectrophotometer

Blender

Blender with grider

Nakai Japan

–

NJ-999

350

Viscometer

NDJ-5S

–

June, 2013

D4541

10-2x 105

Fan circulated oven

–

Gen Lab Widnes England

–

PBSW8SF

1.5KW

Vacuum oven

–

Gallenkamp

–

OVA031.SS1.5

1000W

Milling machine

–

Cyclotec

–

1093 Sample mill

–

Centrifuge

–

Anke

–

TDL.5.A

–

Vacuum condenser

–

–

–

SB4

–

2nos trinocular microscope

–

–

–

G090014248

–

Spray dryer

–

Lab plant

–

SD05

13.0 Amps

Stirrer machine

–

Biocote

–

R000101147

2000 Rpm

Soxhlet extractor

–

–

–

–

6 heating sand

Markhan apparatus

–

Sunbin, India

–

–

–

Fume cupboard with gas Bunsen burner

–

Fabricated in the department

Nov, 2014

–

–

Vibration meter

–

Lutron

–

VB

50m/s

Digital anemometer

–

–

–

AM4822

0.4 – 30 m/s

Oscilloscope

–

Rigol

Aug, 2008

DS1102E

Double bean

Geographical positioning system

–

eTrex

–

16Q106837

High sensitivity

Grainmaster positioning system

–

Protimeter

–

–

–

Chest Freezer

–

Revco Scientific, USA

–

ULT750-5-V12

1 horse power

Vacuum oven

–

Argonaut

 

–

 

Stainless steel water distiller

–

Argonaut

 

AGY6233E

 

Double water distiller

–

 

 

 

 

Fluid bed dryer

–

Argonaut

 

AGU10010

 

Laboratory refrigeration

–

Argonaut

 

AG82001

 

Grinder

–

Argonaut

 

AGG12929

 

Hammer mill

–

Argonaut

 

AGG1202002