Abu zaria latest news 2019

Here are some of the latest news updates from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, Nigeria for 2019:

Academics

  1. New Vice-Chancellor: Professor Kabir Bala was appointed as the 13th Vice-Chancellor of ABU Zaria in February 2019, succeeding Professor Ibrahim Garba.
  2. New Faculty of Agriculture: The university launched a new Faculty of Agriculture in October 2019, with the aim of promoting agricultural research and development in the country.
  3. Research Grants: ABU Zaria received research grants from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the National Research Fund (NRF) to support research projects in various fields.

Campus Life

  1. Student Union Elections: The 2019 Student Union Elections were held in March 2019, with the election of new executives to lead the student body.
  2. Campus Development: The university completed several campus development projects, including the construction of new lecture halls, hostels, and a new campus gate.
  3. Sports: ABU Zaria's sports teams participated in various national and international competitions, including the Nigerian University Games and the West African University Games.

Alumni and Community

  1. Alumni Association: The ABU Zaria Alumni Association held its annual conference in November 2019, with the theme "Empowering the Future through Education".
  2. Community Outreach: The university's community outreach program continued to engage with local communities, providing healthcare services, educational support, and other forms of assistance.

Other News

  1. Ranking: ABU Zaria was ranked among the top 10 universities in Nigeria by the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities in 2019.
  2. International Collaboration: The university signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with international institutions, including the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Oxford.
  3. Research Publications: ABU Zaria researchers published several papers in reputable international journals, including the Journal of Agricultural Science, the Journal of Environmental Science and Health, and the Journal of Food Science and Technology.

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria for 2019. If you're looking for more specific information or updates, please let me know!