Absu latest news 2019

ABSU (Abia State University) is a popular university in Nigeria, and here are some of the latest news updates from 2019:

  1. New Vice-Chancellor Appointed: In August 2019, Professor Ikechukwu Ogbu, a renowned academic and administrator, was appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of ABSU. He took over from Professor Francis Otunta, who completed his tenure in July 2019.
  2. New Academic Calendar Released: In September 2019, the university released a new academic calendar for the 2019/2020 academic session. The calendar outlined the dates for registration, lectures, and examinations.
  3. Students Protest Over Poor Infrastructure: In October 2019, students of ABSU protested over the poor state of infrastructure on campus, including inadequate power supply, poor water supply, and dilapidated buildings.
  4. University Partners with International Organizations: In November 2019, ABSU partnered with international organizations such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) to promote sustainable development and entrepreneurship in the region.
  5. Research Grants Awarded: In December 2019, the university awarded research grants to several faculty members and researchers to conduct projects in areas such as agriculture, health, and environmental science.
  6. New Faculty Members Appointed: In 2019, ABSU appointed new faculty members in various departments, including the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Engineering.
  7. Alumni Association Elects New Exco: In 2019, the ABSU Alumni Association elected a new executive committee, led by Mr. Chukwuemeka Nwosu, to serve for the next two years.
  8. University Celebrates 30th Anniversary: In 2019, ABSU celebrated its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of academic excellence and community service.
  9. New Campus Development: In 2019, the university announced plans to develop a new campus in the city of Aba, which will provide additional facilities and infrastructure for students and staff.
  10. International Conference Held: In 2019, ABSU hosted an international conference on sustainable development, which brought together scholars and experts from around the world to discuss issues related to sustainable development and environmental conservation.

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