Atbu news 2017
Here are some news highlights from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in 2017:
- New Vice-Chancellor Appointed: In January 2017, Professor Abdullahi Mustafa was appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of ATBU, succeeding Professor Abdullahi Zuru.
- Nigerian Army's 82 Division Visits ATBU: In February 2017, the Nigerian Army's 82 Division visited ATBU to explore areas of collaboration and partnership between the university and the military.
- ATBU Wins National Quiz Competition: In March 2017, a team of students from ATBU won the national quiz competition organized by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE).
- New Faculty of Engineering Building Inaugurated: In April 2017, the new Faculty of Engineering building was inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Mustafa.
- ATBU Partners with University of Maiduguri: In May 2017, ATBU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Maiduguri to collaborate on research and academic programs.
- Students Protest Over Unpaid Allowances: In June 2017, students of ATBU protested over unpaid allowances and other grievances, leading to a temporary closure of the university.
- ATBU Wins National Entrepreneurship Competition: In July 2017, a team of students from ATBU won the national entrepreneurship competition organized by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
- New Dean of Faculty of Engineering Appointed: In August 2017, Professor Suleiman Yusuf was appointed as the new Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at ATBU.
- ATBU Partners with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company: In September 2017, ATBU signed an MoU with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company to collaborate on research and development in the oil and gas industry.
- New Vice-Chancellor's Inauguration: In October 2017, the new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Mustafa, was inaugurated for a second term.
These are just a few of the news highlights from ATBU in 2017. If you're looking for more information, please let me know!