Atbu latest news 2019

Here are some of the latest news from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in 2019:

  1. Appointment of New Vice-Chancellor: In February 2019, Professor Abdulahi Adamu, a renowned expert in the field of Civil Engineering, was appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of ATBU. He succeeded Professor Salisu Y. Izunwa, who had completed his tenure.
  2. Inauguration of New Senate: In March 2019, the new Senate of ATBU was inaugurated, with Professor Abdulahi Adamu as the Chairman. The Senate is responsible for making key decisions on the university's academic and administrative matters.
  3. Launch of ATBU's 50th Anniversary Celebrations: In April 2019, ATBU launched its 50th anniversary celebrations, marking five decades of academic excellence and service to the nation. The celebrations were marked by various events, including a grand finale ceremony.
  4. Signing of MoU with Industry Partners: In May 2019, ATBU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with several industry partners, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE). The MoU aims to promote collaboration and knowledge transfer between the university and industry partners.
  5. Inauguration of New Faculty of Engineering: In June 2019, ATBU inaugurated its new Faculty of Engineering, which is designed to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of engineering. The faculty is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and is expected to produce world-class engineers.
  6. ATBU Wins National Research Competition: In July 2019, ATBU won the National Research Competition organized by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The university's research team, led by Professor Abdulahi Adamu, presented a paper on "Development of a Novel Method for the Treatment of Wastewater" and emerged as the overall winner.
  7. Inauguration of New Students' Union Government: In August 2019, the new Students' Union Government (SUG) of ATBU was inaugurated, with Comrade Abdulrahman Abdulazeez as the President. The SUG is responsible for representing the interests of students and promoting student welfare on campus.
  8. ATBU Partners with International Organizations: In September 2019, ATBU partnered with several international organizations, including the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Association of Universities (IAU). The partnerships aim to promote international cooperation and knowledge sharing in areas such as education, research, and innovation.
  9. Inauguration of New Alumni Association: In October 2019, the new Alumni Association of ATBU was inaugurated, with Alhaji Ahmed Jibrin as the President. The association aims to promote the interests of ATBU alumni and foster a sense of community among graduates of the university.
  10. ATBU Celebrates World Teachers' Day: In October 2019, ATBU celebrated World Teachers' Day, recognizing the important role that teachers play in shaping the future of the nation. The university's teaching staff were honored for their dedication and commitment to academic excellence.

These are just a few of the latest news from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in 2019. The university continues to make significant strides in academic excellence, research, and community service.