Then, in 1984, it was merged with the University of Lagos and had its name changed to the College of Science and Technology, Abeokuta (COSTAB), before the demerger of January 1988.

[2] The university started on the old campus of Abeokuta Grammar School, Isale-Igbein, near the city center.

The university started at its mini-campus in Isale-Igbein in the heart of Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.

[4] The first council was constituted on 18 May 1989, under the chairmanship of Alhaji Muhammadu Jega, former head of service and secretary to the Sokoto State Government.

On 1 September 1990, the council was reconstituted with some changes for five years, with Alhaji Muhammadu Jega retained as chairman.

Bassey Asuquo, a one-time military administrator of Kogi, Edo, and Delta States, respectively, was the chairman.

The fourth council was constituted in January 2009, with Mr. Raphael Oluwole Osayameh as chairman and immediate past pro-chancellor.

Aboki Zhawa, an astute administrator, legal luminary, educationalist, and politician, is the pro-chancellor and the chairman of the governing council.

At the international level, the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has entered into collaboration with the university in the areas of training and seminars.