Abu zaria news 2016

Here are some news highlights from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria in 2016:

  1. El-Zakzaky's Arrest: In December 2015, the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, was arrested by the Nigerian military along with his wife, Zeenat, after a clash between the IMN and the military in Zaria. The incident led to widespread protests and condemnations from various quarters. In 2016, the IMN continued to demand the release of El-Zakzaky and his wife, who were being held in detention.
  2. ABU Students Protest: In February 2016, students of ABU protested against the arrest and detention of El-Zakzaky and his wife. The students, who were mainly from the Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies, blocked major roads in Zaria, causing traffic congestion and disruptions to normal activities.
  3. Vice-Chancellor's Suspension: In March 2016, the Vice-Chancellor of ABU, Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, was suspended by the university's governing council over allegations of financial mismanagement and abuse of office. The suspension was later lifted, and Professor Mustapha was reinstated as Vice-Chancellor.
  4. ABU Wins NUC Award: In April 2016, ABU won the National Universities Commission (NUC) award for the best university in Nigeria. The award was given to the university for its outstanding performance in research, teaching, and community service.
  5. ABU Alumni Association Elects New Exco: In May 2016, the ABU Alumni Association elected a new executive committee, led by Alhaji Suleiman Yahaya as the National President. The new executive committee promised to work towards promoting the interests of ABU alumni and strengthening ties between the university and its alumni.
  6. ABU Hosts International Conference: In June 2016, ABU hosted an international conference on "Sustainable Development and Climate Change" in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The conference brought together experts and scholars from around the world to discuss ways of addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development.
  7. ABU Students Win National Debate Competition: In July 2016, students of ABU won the national debate competition organized by the Nigerian Debate Association. The team, led by Miss Fatima Abdullahi, won the competition by defeating teams from other universities in Nigeria.
  8. ABU Celebrates 50th Anniversary: In August 2016, ABU celebrated its 50th anniversary with a grand ceremony attended by dignitaries from across Nigeria and the world. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the history of the university, which was founded in 1962.

These are just a few of the news highlights from ABU Zaria in 2016. The university has a rich history and has made significant contributions to education, research, and development in Nigeria and beyond.