Abu zaria latest news 2016
Here are some of the latest news from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, Nigeria for the year 2016:
- Appointment of New Vice-Chancellor: In February 2016, Professor Abdullahi Mustapha was appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of ABU Zaria, succeeding Professor Abdullahi Mahdi.
- Nigerian Army's Operation Crackdown: In July 2016, the Nigerian Army launched Operation Crackdown, a military operation aimed at flushing out Boko Haram insurgents from the university's campus. The operation led to the destruction of several buildings and the displacement of students.
- Students' Protest: In August 2016, students of ABU Zaria protested against the military operation, demanding the restoration of peace and normalcy on campus.
- Resumption of Academic Activities: In September 2016, the university resumed academic activities after a brief closure due to the military operation.
- New Senate Building: In October 2016, the university commissioned a new Senate Building, which was constructed to replace the old Senate Building that was destroyed during the military operation.
- Research Grants: In November 2016, the university received research grants from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to support research projects in various fields, including agriculture, engineering, and medicine.
- Alumni Association's 50th Anniversary: In December 2016, the ABU Zaria Alumni Association celebrated its 50th anniversary, with a grand ceremony that attracted dignitaries from across the country.
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