Abu zaria latest news 2016 17

Here are some of the latest news from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria for the 2016-2017 academic session:

Academic News

  1. Resumption of Academic Activities: The university resumed academic activities on October 3, 2016, after a prolonged strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
  2. New Vice-Chancellor: Professor Ibrahim Garba was appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of ABU Zaria, effective from November 1, 2016.
  3. Introduction of New Programmes: The university introduced new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in various faculties, including Medicine, Engineering, and Agriculture.
  4. Upgrade of Facilities: The university upgraded its facilities, including the construction of new lecture halls, laboratories, and hostels.

Research and Innovation

  1. Breakthrough in Cancer Research: Researchers at ABU Zaria made a breakthrough in cancer research, discovering a new treatment for cancer using a combination of traditional and modern medicine.
  2. Development of New Vaccine: The university developed a new vaccine against meningitis, which was approved by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
  3. Collaboration with International Institutions: ABU Zaria collaborated with international institutions, including the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, on research projects in areas such as agriculture and medicine.

Student Life

  1. Student Union Election: The Student Union Election was held in February 2017, with a new set of executives elected to represent the students.
  2. Cultural and Sports Activities: The university hosted various cultural and sports activities, including the annual ABU Zaria Cultural Festival and the Inter-University Sports Competition.
  3. Scholarship Awards: The university awarded scholarships to outstanding students, including the ABU Zaria Merit Scholarship and the Federal Government's National Merit Scholarship.

Campus Development

  1. Construction of New Hostels: The university constructed new hostels to accommodate increasing student population.
  2. Upgrade of Infrastructure: The university upgraded its infrastructure, including the construction of new roads, drainage systems, and electricity supply.
  3. Establishment of New Centres: The university established new centres, including the Centre for Entrepreneurship and the Centre for Continuing Education.

These are just a few of the latest news from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria for the 2016-2017 academic session.