Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

11/10/2025

We are passionate about international students - ABU

The Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof Adamu Ahmed, says the university is passionate about international students.

Prof Ahmed disclosed this at the International Students Day Celebration in collaboration with the Directorate of Advancement and International Education, Ahmadu Bello University.

The event, which took place today, Saturday, 11th October, 2025, was held at the Senate Chambers, Main Campus, Samaru, Zaria.

Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Advancement, Research and Innovation, Prof Sanusi Aliyu Rafindadi, the Vice-Chancellor said part of his agenda was internationalisation of its programmes.

Prof Ahmed also said internalization was evident in the restructuring of the Directorate of Advancements and International Education (DAIE).

He said the university had reached out to consulates and embassies of different countries to intimate them of its readiness to accommodate students from their respective countries.

According to him, the institution's internalization agenda was now focused on Africa.

The Vice-Chancellor reiterated that the university saw international students as another strength of diversity, so as to learn from different cultures and build networks.

Prof Ahmed urged the students to encourage their friends and family to come to ABU, as the university was ready to accommodate their needs.

Earlier in a welcome address, the Director, Directorate of Advancement and International Education, Prof M I Umar-Buratai, congratulated the students for celebrating diverse cultures under the banner of the International Students Association.

Prof Buratai said ABU was more than a Nigerian university, rather a family of international ideas, which remained a symbol of unity in diversity.

The Director explained that the university was taking steps to deepen engagements with institutions and nations of the world.

He said the Directorate was strengthening relationships with alumni, donors and friends of the university.

Prof Buratai emphasized that the vision was clear to ensure that every international student added value to the university development agenda.

Also speaking, the Dean Students Affairs Division, Prof Sahalu B Junaidu, explained that one of the goals of the Division was to look at the welfare of all students in all dimensions.

Prof Sahalu said the Division tried all they could to make the stay of all international students comfortable and memorable.

The Dean expressed optimism that their stay would further solidify the relationship between ABU and other African countries.

National President, High Council of Nigeriens Abroad, Nigeria Chapter, Alhadji Muhammadu Tasiu Kalgo, appreciated the Vice-Chancellor and University Management for the warm reception.

Represented by the National Vice President, Alhaji Mohammed Ibrahim, the National President said Nigeria and Niger Republic are one, hence the need for all citizens to advocate for everlasting peace between the two nations.

On his part, patron of International Students Association, Prof M S Tekanyi Abdoulie, thanked the University Management for their unwavering support in providing care to international students and attending to their needs.

In a vote of thanks, the President, International Students Association, Salihou Moussa Idi, appreciated the Vice-Chancellor and the University Management for giving them the opportunity to study in the university.

Idi thanked the Director, Directorate of Advancement and International Education and the Dean, Students Affairs Division for their commitment and efforts in promoting global cultural understanding.

At the event, there were cultural display of different African countries and presentation of awards.
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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (AHW)
Saturday, 11th October, 2025

08/10/2025

ABU to increase admission quota for medical fields

Ahmadu Bello University would increase the quota of students applying to study medical sciences in the institution, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adamu Ahmed, has disclosed.

Ahmed disclosed this at the 2025 Sponsio Academica for medical students. The event took place at Abdullahi Mahadi Conference Centre, Main Campus, Samaru, Zaria.

Prof Ahmed was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof Raymond B Bako.

The Vice-Chancellor explained that the decision to increase the admission quota for medical students followed securing recently of ₦4 billion Federal Government intervention for the university medical complex.

Prof Ahmed said ABU was known for its strong medical programmes and that the intervention would enable the university to admit and train more students in these fields.

He explained that the institution's current admission quota for medicine was 180 but the university received almost 3000 applications for MBBS alone.

The Vice-Chancellor appreciated the dedication of parents, guardians, and the entire staff of the College of Medical Sciences for remaining steadfast and working hard to train the young doctors.

Prof Ahmed assured of the institution’s continued support to ensure the quality of medical training for students.

While congratulating the graduands, the Vice-Chancellor advised them to see themselves as ambassadors of ABU and always remember their alma mater anywhere they found themselves.

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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (SGB)
8th October, 2025

08/10/2025

Oil firm awards ₦2.5m scholarship to five ABU engineering students

Kenyon International West Africa Company Ltd has awarded a ₦2.5 million undergraduate scholarship to five engineering students of Ahmadu Bello University.

Each of the students was given ₦500,000 as scholarship per annum during the company's 10th anniversary celebration that was held in Lagos on 12th September, 2025.

The students emerged as the top five qualifiers following competitive selection process and CBT examinations conducted by Iya Abubakar Institute of Information and Communication Technology (IAIICT).

They are Israel Ayeni, Mechatronics Department; Shuaibu Amir Yakubu, Civil Engineering; and Nasiru Saidu Baba, Chemical Engineering.

Others are Khadija Abubakar of the Department of Civil Engineering; and Habib Muhammad Kabir, Department of Chemical Engineering.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof Bello Sabo, represented the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adamu Ahmed, at the formal scholarship award presentation.

At the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor was equally presented with a special award in appreciation of the university's support and the important role the institution was playing in shaping future leaders.

It was also in recognition of ABU partnership with Kenyon International West Africa Company Ltd in hosting the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the undergraduate scholarship.

The Vice-Chancellor, who was represented at the occasion by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof Bello Sabo, thanked most sincerely the company for the gesture.

He called on other oil companies to emulate Kenyon International in producing the required engineering manpower and in shaping future Nigerian leaders, irrespective of their family income status.

The Vice-Chancellor, who congratulated the winning engineering students, equally urged them to utilise the money judiciously to enhance their academic development.

Kenyon International West Africa Company Ltd is a leading oil and gas servicing company that has been operational since 2015.

The company's commitment is to provide innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions across the global energy sector. This is in addition to investing deeply in community development, youth empowerment, and educational advancement.
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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (SGB)
Wednesday, 8th October, 2025

07/10/2025

VC commissions SRC capital projects in ABU

The Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof Adamu Ahmed, has commissioned some capital projects executed by the 2024/2025 Students Representative Council (SRC).

Prof Ahmed was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof Bello Sabo.

The Vice-Chancellor commended the SRC President, Comrade Ibrahim Nazeer Kallah, and his council for the initiative.

Ahmed expressed excitement at the achievements of the Kallah-led administration, especially in the area of giving back to the university.

He particularly commended the SRC and its President for the provision of first aid boxes to the 18 faculties of the university and training of 150 students with basic life support skills.

The Vice-Chancellor also expressed appreciation for the projects and prayed that it would be of tremendous benefits to students and staff of the University.

The Dean, Students Affairs Division, Prof Sahalu B Junaidu, said leadership was all about giving and making impact and commended the students representative body for the initiative.

Prof Junaidu commended the students and called on the incoming leadership to continue to contribute positively to the development of the university.

The President, Students Representative Council (SRC), Comrade Ibrahim Nazeer Kallah, said the projects were informed by pressing needs of students and staff of the university.

“The toilet commissioned was situated between the Sickbay and North Gate as there was no convienience within that area", Kallah said.

Other projects included fully equipped First Aid boxes at all the faculties, renovation of the SRC secretariat, Faculty Garden in Shika and Faculty of Education.

Kallah thanked University Management for always guiding and supporting the SRC worthy causes.

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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (SGB)
Tuesday, 7th October 2025

07/10/2025

ABU appreciates alumni for contributions to national, regional, and global developments

Ahmadu Bello University, at its 63rd anniversary that was held on 4th October, 2025, celebrated its numerous alumni whose impact is felt across the globe.

At the low key celebration, the university listed former President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, as well as former Vice Presidents Atiku Abubakar and Namadi Sambo as its distinguished alumni.

Others whose contributions were equally acknowledged included former Chief Justices of Nigeria, governors, ministers, legislators, captains of industry, and prominent traditional rulers across the country.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adamu Ahmed, said at a press conference, marking the 63rd anniversary of the university that ABU alumni stood out nationally, regionally, and globally.

"We are proud of the current Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Dr Tajuddeen Abbas, an outstanding alumnus of this great institution for his concern for the university.

"We equally recognise the support we continue to receive from our host, the Governor of Kaduna State, and the Governors of Zamfara and Katsina, both alumni of the university", Prof Ahmed said.

The Vice-Chancellor, who challenged the alumni on the institution's vision and mission, appreciated the alumni who continued to stand by the university in diverse ways.

"I must also challenge our alumni community. The Sardauna gave you opportunity, and now it is time to give back.

"You have the resources, the talent, and the strategic position to change the narrative of ABU. What is needed is the will", he also said.

The Vice-Chancellor then called on all alumni of the university to step up through endowment gifts, annual giving, and generous donations, to secure ABU future for the generations yet to come.
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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (NAM)
Tuesday, 7th October, 2025

06/10/2025

Encomiums as ABU's Prof Musa Balarabe retires after serving for 44 years

A distinguished scholar of international repute at the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof Musa Balarabe, was today honoured as he retired after serving the university for 44 years.

Zaria Psychological Society, in collaboration with the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling organised a conference and a book launch in appreciation for his selfless service to the department in particular and the university in general.

Themed 'Educational Psychology and Artificial Intelligence', the conference and the book launch took place at the Postgraduate College Auditorium today - Monday, 6th October, 2025.

Speaking at the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof Adamu Ahmed, described Prof Musa Balarabe as a scholar of international repute, who had produced over 60 PhD graduates.

Prof Ahmed was ably represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof Bello Sabo.

Given Prof Balarabe's track record, according to the Vice-Chancellor, the celebrant deserved more recognition than he got.

Prof Ahmed urged all the Ph.D graduates that passed through Prof Balarabe not to let him down in terms of scholarship and good attributes.

According to him, the celebrant was the first Professor of Psychology in Ahmadu Bello University, who nurtured the department into what it had become today.

The Vice-Chancellor further said Prof Balarabe was being respected as a resource person and consultant to various national and international bodies.

He congratulated and thanked Prof Balarabe immensely for the meritorious service and wished him a happy retirement.

Earlier in an address of welcome, the Dean, Faculty of Education, Prof Abdullahi Dalhatu, said Prof Balarabe made an indelible mark on so many scholars in the faculty and beyond.

Prof Dalhatu, who was represented by Prof A. Dada, appreciated the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling and Zaria Psychological Society for organising the event in honor of him.

Also speaking, Chairman of the Occasion, Alhaji Munnir Jafaru, congratulated the celebrant and wished him success in all his future endeavors.

Alhaji Jafaru, who is also the Madakin Zazzau, thanked all invited guests for honoring the invitation.

In his remarks, the Speaker House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dr Abbas Tajuddeen, stated that any country taking its educational policies with undeserving attention would be heading to extinction.

Represented by the Director General, National Water Institute, Kaduna, Dr AbdulJalal Danbaba, the Speaker rejoiced with the celebrant for serving humanity diligently and wished him a happy retirement.

On her part, the former Provost, Federal College of Education, Zuba, Abuja, Prof Umma Abdulwahid, described Prof Balarabe as a repositioned and focused scholar, full of promise.

Prof Umma described the celebrant as an intellectual, committed academic, pathfinder and leading light to many young scholars, who came to the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling, yearning for knowledge.

Prof Umma, also former Dean of Education, Sule Lamido University, Kafin-Hausa, Jigawa State, congratulated Prof Balarabe for conquering the task and raising the standards of education.

For the Head, Department of Educational Foundation, Gombe State University, Dr Habiba Isah, Prof Balarabe was a living legend, that represented a generation of touring academic scholarship.

Dr Habiba said they had the rare mentorship of Prof Balarabe, who provided them with intellectual guidance that led to the inception of Postgraduate Diploma in Education, in Gombe State University.

She expressed gratitude to Prof Balarabe, saying that some of his products were now Vice-Chancellors and Professors.

Highlighting the challenges posed by the vacuum of retiring Professors in the Faculty of Education, the Assistant Dean Undergraduate, Dr G L Likko, stressed that the retirement of Professors in the Faculty created a significant vacuum.

Such development, according to him, posed several challenges for the departments, and students.

He explained that young faculty members were often forced to immediately take on heavier teaching and administrative loads.

The assistant dean also said to immediately bridge the experience gap, a key strategy was to offer contract appointments to some distinguished retired professors.

Dr Likko congratulated Prof Balarabe and thanked him for all the services he rendered to the department, faculty and the University at large.

In his response, the celebrant, Prof Musa Balarabe expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for a successful working career.

Prof Balarabe appreciated Ahmadu Bello University for the opportunity given to him to serve from an Assistant Lecturer in 1981 to the peak of his career.

He thanked Madakin Zazzau, former Judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Justice Isiaku Bello, and all his teachers home and abroad, who had impacted on him in one way or another.

In a vote of thanks, Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, Prof Yunusa Umaru, appreciated all invited guests for honouring the invitation.

At the event, awards were presented to many distinguished personalities, including the Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof Adamu Ahmed.

The event was attended by different academics from different institutions across the country.
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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (AHW)
Monday, 6th October, 2025

06/10/2025

AWTPN pledges ₦50,000 prize for URP students with highest CGPA in ABU

The Association of Women Town Planners of Nigeria (AWTPN) has pledged a cash prize of ₦50,000 for students with the highest CGPA at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning (URP), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

This is in addition to many textbooks relevant to URP studies the association had just donated to the department.

The National Chairperson of the Association, TPL Rekiyat A Fache, who made the pledge when she led AWTPN officials on a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adamu Ahmed, said the prize was for both male and female students.

The AWTPN chairperson stressed the significance of urban and regional planning profession and called for strong mentorship in the profession.

She said they were now making effort to ensure that all URP students on National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) were posted to the right place for them to practice with diligence.

TPL Rekiyat equally urged town planners to always make themselves available so as to be guided on the right path.

She told the Vice-Chancellor that she earlier had the opportunity at the URP department to interact with the students who were enlightened about the uniqueness of the profession.

Rekiyat described the Vice-Chancellor as one of her best mentors who shaped her career in URP practice.

In his response, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adamu Ahmed, appreciated AWTPN officials for the visit and prayers.

Prof Ahmed, who assured them of his unwavering commitment towards the growth and development of the profession, pledged the university's readiness to collaborate with the association for the benefits of both parties.
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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (NAM)
Monday, 6th October, 2025

06/10/2025

ABU felicitates with Prof Adedokun as Chair, African Network Information Centre

The Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof Adamu Ahmed, has congratulated Prof Adewale Adedokun on his appointment as Chairman, Board of Directors of the African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC).

Prof Adedokun, who teaches at the Department of Computer Engineering, is the Director, Iya Abubakar Institute of Information and Communication Technology (IAIICT), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Prof Adedokun's regional appointment was announced last week by the African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC), domiciled in Ebene, Mauritius.

The Vice-Chancellor, who felicitated with Prof Adedokun on the new regional role, described the appointment as well deserved.

Prof Ahmed explained that Adedokun's appointment was clearly a reflection of ABU's high academic standing.

He also said ABU was not surprised by Prof Adedokun's feat, given the university strength in the availability of various specialists across different academic fields.

The Vice-Chancellor, who said he was not doubtful of Adedokun's ability to deliver on the new role, wished him success.

The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) is the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Africa, responsible for the equitable distribution and management of internet number resources (IP addresses and autonomous system numbers) within its service region.

AFRINIC, which is a non-profit and membership-based organisation, is dedicated to supporting the operational and developmental needs of the African internet community.

It is expected that Prof Adedokun, a distinguished scholar of computer engineering, will bring his wealth of academic and technical expertise to the new assignment.
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Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (SBG)
Monday, 6th October, 2025

06/10/2025

2025 World Habitat Day organised by the Faculty of Environmental Design, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

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06/10/2025

Educational Psychology and Artificial IntelligenceConference and a Book Launch organised by Zaria Psychological Society in collaboration with the Educational Psychology Section, Faculty of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

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Educational Psychology and Artificial Intelligence

Conference and a Book Launch organised by Zaria Psychological Society in collaboration with the Educational Psychology Section, Faculty of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Date: Monday, 6th October, 2025
Venue: Postgraduate College, ABU Zaria
Time: 10:00am

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