Ahmadu bello university latest news

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

Academics

  1. New Vice-Chancellor: Professor Kabir Bala was inaugurated as the 13th Vice-Chancellor of ABU on November 1, 2021.
  2. New Faculty of Agriculture: The university has established a new Faculty of Agriculture, which will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in agriculture and related fields.
  3. Research Grants: ABU has received research grants from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the National Research Fund (NRF) to support research in various fields.

Campus Life

  1. Student Union Election: The 2021/2022 Student Union Election was held on October 28, 2021, with a new set of executives elected to lead the students.
  2. Campus Development: The university has embarked on several infrastructure development projects, including the construction of new lecture halls, hostels, and a new campus gate.
  3. Sports: ABU has won several sports competitions, including the 2021 National University Games (NUGA) and the 2021 West African University Games (WAUG).

Research and Innovation

  1. Innovation Hub: ABU has established an Innovation Hub to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among students and staff.
  2. Research Collaboration: The university has signed research collaboration agreements with several international institutions, including the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.
  3. Patent Registration: ABU has registered several patents for its research innovations, including a new method for producing biofuels from agricultural waste.

Other News

  1. Alumni Association: The ABU Alumni Association has been re-launched to promote networking and collaboration among alumni.
  2. Community Service: The university has embarked on several community service projects, including a free medical outreach program and a clean-up exercise in the surrounding community.
  3. International Partnerships: ABU has signed several international partnerships with institutions in the United States, Europe, and Asia to promote academic and research collaborations.

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