Abu zaria latest news 2016

Here are some of the latest news from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, Nigeria for the year 2016:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Students' Protest: In August 2016, students of ABU Zaria protested against the military operation, demanding the restoration of peace and normalcy on campus.
  4. Resumption of Academic Activities: In September 2016, the university resumed academic activities after a brief closure due to the military operation.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

These are just a few of the latest news from ABU Zaria for the year 2016. If you're looking for more information, I can try to provide you with additional news articles or updates.