Let's explore the plant world together! Uncover plant mysteries in Pure Botany, time-travel with Palynology, beautify with Horticulture, and discover the plant-human bonds in Ethnobotany.
Environmental Botany & Palynology
Environmental botany examines the interactions between plants and their environment, exploring how vegetation influences and adapts to ecosystems, climate, and human activities.
Ethnobotany
Ethnobotany is the study of relationship between people and plants, particularly how plants are used by different cultures for medicinal, ritual, nutritional, and other purposes.
Horticulture
Horticulture is the science and art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants, focusing on their growth, breeding, and sustainable production for human benefit.
Pure Botany
Pure botany is the branch of plant science dedicated to studying the structure, physiology, classification, and life processes of plants without direct emphasis on practical applications.
Our legacy in the department of botany is rooted in pioneering plants science, fostering innovation, and nurturing generations of botanical scholars. The Department of Botany at the University of Lagos stands out for its comprehensive coverage of botanical studies, surpassing similar departments in other Nigerian universities. Its members possess diverse expertise, spanning from algal ecology, systematics, paleobotany, pathology, and physiology to cutting-edge molecular biology techniques such as DNA barcoding.

Our legacy in the department of botany is rooted in pioneering plants science, fostering innovation, and nurturing generations of botanical scholars.

The Department of Botany at the University of Lagos stands out for its comprehensive coverage of botanical studies, surpassing similar departments in other Nigerian universities. Its members possess diverse expertise, spanning from algal ecology, systematics, paleobotany, pathology, and physiology to cutting-edge molecular biology techniques such as DNA barcoding.

Course Code: BTN 121
This course seeks to explain: The characteristics, differences and economic importance of viruses, fungi, bryophytes and pterido...

Course Code: BTN 211
This course seeks to explain: The characteristics, differences and economic importance of viruses, fungi, bryophytes and pterido...

Course Code: BTN 221
This course seeks to explain: The characteristics, differences and economic importance of viruses, fungi, bryophytes and pterido...

Course Code: BTN 311
This course seeks to explain: The characteristics, differences and economic importance of viruses, fungi, bryophytes and pterido...

Course Code: BTN 313
This course seeks to explain: The characteristics, differences and economic importance of viruses, fungi, bryophytes and pterido...

Course Code: BTN 431
This course seeks to explain: The characteristics, differences and economic importance of viruses, fungi, bryophytes and pterido...
Moses Favour Ize
President
Chimunda Ayodele Solomon
General Secretary
Fabiyi Olawale Joseph
Vice President
Oladipupo Mistura Abike
Treasurer
Mayekogbon Felix Temitope
Assistant General Secretary
Fayehun Olayinka Beatrice
Financial Secretary
Adewuyi Buniyamin Adewunmi
P.R.O
Lemachi Orji
Social Secrecretary
Chikelue Ifunanya Precious
Welfare Secretary
Adigun Ayomide Matthew
Sport secretary
Botany is a demanding but rewarding field. My journey was filled with intensive study sessions, exciting fieldwork, and meaningful research. Serving as part of the editorial team for the departmental magazine gave me a platform to contribute beyond academics. The skills and connections I built here will serve me for years to come, both in science and in life.
Fayehun Olayinka
Class of 2025
Studying Botany has been a journey of curiosity and perseverance. The department pushes you beyond your limits, but it’s in those moments you truly grow. I found that consistent study habits, teamwork, and participating in departmental projects opened doors I never imagined. My time here taught me that passion for plants can translate into meaningful contributions to science and society.
Adeola Balogun
Class of 2021
The Botany Department challenges you academically and mentally, but the reward is worth it. Fieldwork was my favorite part — being out in nature deepened my understanding of plant life. Balancing coursework and research taught me discipline, and the encouragement from faculty made all the difference. If you stay focused and network with your peers, you’ll thrive.
Chukwuma Ijeoma
Class of 2022
Botany is not just a course; it’s a lens through which you see the world differently. From lab sessions to excursions, every experience here was an opportunity to learn and grow. Staying consistent with my reading schedule and collaborating on projects helped me maintain a high GPA. I’m proud to be part of a department that nurtures both academic and personal development.
Yakubu Musa
Class of 2023
The challenges in Botany pushed me to develop resilience. Late nights preparing herbarium specimens and early morning lectures tested my commitment. However, the friendships and mentorship I gained here made every moment worth it. My advice: engage fully in class activities, seek guidance when you need it, and never underestimate the value of teamwork.
Fatima Oladipo
Class of 2024
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