Atbu latest news 2016

Here are some of the latest news from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in 2016:

  1. Appointment of New Vice-Chancellor: In February 2016, Professor Abdullahi Mustafa was appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of ATBU, succeeding Professor Abdullahi Mustafa who had completed his tenure.
  2. New Faculty of Engineering: In March 2016, ATBU launched its new Faculty of Engineering, which was established to cater to the growing demand for engineering graduates in the country.
  3. Research Grant: In April 2016, ATBU received a research grant from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to conduct research on "Development of Sustainable Energy Systems for Rural Communities".
  4. International Collaboration: In May 2016, ATBU signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Science and Technology (UST) in China to collaborate on research and academic programs.
  5. Alumni Association: In June 2016, the ATBU Alumni Association was launched to promote unity and cooperation among alumni of the university.
  6. New Campus Development: In July 2016, ATBU broke ground for the construction of a new campus in Bauchi, which is expected to accommodate more students and staff.
  7. Research Publication: In August 2016, a team of researchers from ATBU published a paper on "Development of a Low-Cost Solar-Powered Water Purification System" in a reputable international journal.
  8. Student Union Election: In September 2016, the Student Union Government (SUG) election was held at ATBU, with a new set of executives elected to serve the students.
  9. Lecturer Wins Award: In October 2016, a lecturer from the Department of Electrical Engineering at ATBU, Dr. Suleiman Adamu, won the Best Researcher Award at the 2016 Nigerian Academy of Science Awards.
  10. Convocation Ceremony: In November 2016, ATBU held its 2016 Convocation Ceremony, where over 5,000 students were awarded degrees and diplomas.

These are just a few of the latest news from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in 2016. If you're looking for more information, please let me know!