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Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Zaria (2026)

03/01/2026

Commencement of 2025/2026 Academic Session

02/01/2026

ABU CILS commended for sustaining intellectual discourse on Islamic affairs

The Centre for Islamic Legal Studies (CILS), Ahmadu Bello University, has been commended for maintaining the intellectual discourse on topical issues that generally affect Islam.

The Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof Adamu Ahmed, made the commendation at the 3rd National Annual Symposium on the Life and Teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) 2025.

Prof Ahmed, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof Bello Sabo, said CILS must be praised for keeping the tradition for which it was known.

The symposium, 'Sharia Perspective on Peace and Security: Lessons from the Life and Teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW)', was organised in Zaria by the centre on 28th December, 2025.

He recalled that CILS barely two months ago organised a conference for judges and khadis for which legal experts from both the judiciary and academia were invited to present papers on topical issues such as cripto currency, Islamic business transaction, and the role of the judiciary.

"It must be acknowledged that this time around the centre is organising another one on peace and security reflecting on the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW)", he said.

The Vice-Chancellor described the symposium's theme as "insightful and topical", given the current security challenges facing the country and the need to address them once and for all.

Prof Ahmed acknowledged with profound appreciation the commitment and special interest that His Highness, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, the Emir of Zazzau, continued to show interest in anything that affected education and enlightenment organised by Ahmadu Bello University.

He also recalled that the Emir came personally to attend the last ABU Alumni Association Annual Lecture despite his other tight engagements.

While praying for successful deliberations, the Vice-Chancellor requested that a copy of the communique after the symposium should be made available to the university management for study and necessary action.

The Director, Centre for Islamic Legal Studies (CILS), Dr Sa'ad Musa Abubakar, gave an address of welcome, while a keynote address was presented by Assistant Commissioner of Police Abdulrahman Idris, who is the Zaria Area Command, Nigeria Police.

His Highness, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR, the Emir of Zazzau, also made a short remark at the occasion.

A total of three papers were presented by eminent scholars, namely Prof Ahmed Bello Dogarawa, Sheikh Abubakar Abdussalam, and Prof Umar Sani Fagge.
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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (NEWS/AHW)
Friday, 2nd January, 2026

02/01/2026

Livestock Development Minister, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, pays brief visit to ABU

The Hon. Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Mukhtar Maiha, was briefly in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria today (Friday, 2nd January, 2026).

The Minister arrived at the Senate of the university, where he and members of his entourage were received by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adamu Ahmed.

Maiha had a brief chat with the Vice-Chancellor on the various opportunities in Nigeria arising from the creation of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

The Hon. Minister, who is a distinguished alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University, described the brief visit to his alma mater as "private".

"There are opportunities all over the country regarding livestock development but we need to talk to each other", he said.

Maiha explained that the need to come together for the development of livestock sub sector became necessary as so many farms were now coming up.

The Minister also said a lot of activities were happening in Nigeria as far as livestock development was concerned.

Maiha, who was visibly impressed with growth and development of Ahmadu Bello University, expressed gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor and members of the university management for the warm reception accorded him.

Receiving the Minister, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adamu Ahmed, expressed the readiness of the university to complement the statutory activities of the newly established Federal Ministry of Livestock Development.

According to the Vice-Chancellor, the university Agric/Vet Complex that comprises NAPRI, NAERLS, IAR, Veterinary Hospital, and others would take advantage of the new ministry to enhance livestock development in Nigeria.

The Hon. Minister was accompanied on the visit to the university by Dr Ishaq Bello, Special Assistant, Technical; Abubakar Sadiq Maiha, Personal Assistant; and family freinds.

The Vice-Chancellor was assisted in receiving the Hon. Minister by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof Bello Sabo; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof Raymond B Bako; and the Registrar, Rabiu Samaila.

Others were the Bursar, Malam Aminu Mohammed Bello Gurin; and the Acting University Librarian, Dr Abubakar Mohammed Abdullahi.

They also included the Director, Directorate of Advancement and International Education, Prof M I Umar-Buratai; and Prof Sani Abba Aliyu of the Department of English and Literary Studies.
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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (NEWS/NAM)
Friday, 2nd January, 2026

01/01/2026

My vision for ABU Postgraduate College, by Provost.

The Provost, Postgraduate College, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof Oluyinka O Okubanjo, says his vision is to transform the college into a globally competitive centre of excellence.

Prof Okubanjo told PRC Beacon in an interview that the vision aimed to position ABU as a leading research institution in Africa.

PRC Beacon is a new publication by Postgraduate Representative Council that seeks to "illuminate the voices, ideas, and research of the brilliant minds" within ABU postgraduate community.

The Provost was Deputy Dean of ABU School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS) before it was now upgraded to Postgraduate College.

Okubanjo, a Professor of Veterinary Parasitology, was of the belief the strength of any university depended largely on its postgraduate system.

He said addressing funding issues, supervision delays, and administrative bottlenecks to strengthen the system was both an academic and institutional necessity.

According to him, his focus would remain on academic excellence by ensuring curriculum review, supervisor training, and strict adherence to quality standards.

He said the focus would also be on research visibility through encouraging high-impact publications, research clinics, and a postgraduate research fund.

His job would equally be focused on digital transformation and partnerships to strengthen collaborations with global institutions, industry, and research agencies, he further said.

Prof Okubanjo explained that he would give priority to student support by establishing welfare desks, mentorship networks, and expanding scholarships.

"Also, the college is improving infrastructure, laboratories, and access to digital resources; and with institutional support, we aim to reposition ABU as a leading postgraduate and research institution", he also said.

He explained that through the use of technology and data-driven management to improve efficiency the postgraduate college was gradually embracing digital tools for admissions, results processing, and correspondence.

This, according to him, reduced delays and gave time for strategic engagement with policy and academic development.

The provost stressed that his motivation came from a deep sense of responsibility, empathy, and commitment to the ideals of Ahmadu Bello University.

Prof Okubanjo urged students to stay focused, uphold integrity, and seek mentorship as the postgraduate journey required discipline and perseverance.

The provost appreciated all staff of the college for their dedication and urged them for continued professionalism, empathy, and transparency.
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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (NEWS/NAM)
Thursday, 1st January, 2026

31/12/2025

Why we introduced crop residues milling - NAPRI

The National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, says it introduced the milling of crop residues to complement the dry season feed shortages of ruminants and pseudo-ruminants.

Last year's crushing of crop residues after the 2024 rainy season yielded positive results as the institute produced a total of 748 bags (100kg-jumbo sacks) of the crop residues.

NAPRI Deputy Director, Dr Muhammad Sa'id Tanko, disclosed this while inspecting this year's crop residues crushing exercise on the institute farms at Shika.

Over 70 workers are all over the farms for the grinding of crop residues, an agricultural activity which the institute started on 23rd December, 2025.

"Following 2024 rainy season, the institute utilized sufficient quantity of the crop residues to complement the dry season feed shortages of ruminants which yielded positive response.

"Similarly, after the 2025 rainy season, NAPRI, against all odds, started on 23rd December, 2025, on large-scale evacuation, gathering, and crushing of crop residues for proper and optimal utilisation", he said.

The target for this season, according to him, was to multiply in many folds the last year's crop residues, for example, 3,500 bags against the 2026 dry season supplementation.

He further explained that the last year's crushed crop residues were stored and efficiently utilized to supplement the 2025 dry season feeding of the institute's sheep, goats, and cattle.

Crop residues are post-harvest roughages or materials left after the removal of the primary feed (cereals and legumes grains/seeds) from crop plants.

The residues constitute important feed for ruminants during dry season of every year.

They include the stover of sorghum, maize, and millet, rice straws, soya beans husks, and groundnut haums used to complement the dry season feed shortages of the conventional feed.

According to the Deputy Director, the quality of the crop residues produced by the institute was being improved by fortifying with moisture, qualitative poultry droppings and molasses.

The Deputy Director thanked the workers, who were being overseen by Dalhatu Mohammed, a Principal Technical Officer, and Shehu Umar Shagi, a security head, for the commendable job.

Dalhatu Mohammed, who said the crop residues crushing would be rounded off in one week, appreciated the NAPRI management for all the support given to them to accomplish the task.
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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (NEWS/NAM)
Wednesday, 31st December, 2025

31/12/2025

RELEASE OF ADMISSION INTO AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE COLLEGE

Postgraduate College, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has released its admission into the College for the 2025/2026 Academic Session.

Accordingly, to check your Admission Status, the following process should be followed:
1. The Candidate should log into the Forms Portals (where he or she bought the form)
2. Click on Notification

Please NOTE that after this process the Admission Status will thereafter appear on the Notification Page.

Signed:
Management,
Postgraduate College,
Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria
Wednesday, 31st December, 2025

30/12/2025

NAPRI targets 30,000 bales of hay this season as pasture harvest still ongoing

The National Animal Protection Research Institute (NAPRI) is set to produce at least 30,000 bales of hay this season as the pasture harvest is still ongoing at the institute.

The pasture harvest, which commenced on 2nd December, 2025, is expected to be concluded by the end of January next year.

Pasture production is part of the national mandate of NAPRI as an animal research institute.

The ongoing pasture harvest at the institute is largely for digitaria and bracharia species.

NAPRI's Head of Forage Production Unit, Mohammed Hamisu Abdul, who was met on the farm inspecting the production of the animal feeds, said the harvest was going on smoothly.

"As you can see, we are into hay production now. We have, so far, produced more than 7,000 bales of digitaria hay for animal feeds which we have conserved in the stores of the institute", he said.

Abdul attributed the success recorded this season to the timely provision of enough fertilizer and the total overhaul of the institute's tractors by NAPRI management.

He also linked the remarkable achievement to the cooperation of the coworkers who all came out for the work during the festive period.

Mohammed Hamisu Abdul explained that the target was to produce at least 30,000 bales of hay before the end of next year's (2026) January.

He expressed optimism that the unit could double the feat next year if they would be supplied with six new tractors with implements by NAPRI management.

The head of hay production unit, therefore, appreciated the NAPRI management for the unwavering support to achieve the set target.

Abdul equally commended all staff of the three sections under the unit for their determination and hard work.
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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (NEWS/NAM)
Tuesday, 30th December, 2025

28/12/2025

Prof I K Zubairu leads reform of ABU Physical Planning and Municipal Services

. Arc. Mohammed Mukhtar named Ag. Director, PPMS

. Arc. Suleiman Mohammed redeployed to University Estate Management Company

Prof Ibrahim K Zubairu of the Department of Building will lead the reform of the Physical Planning and Municipal Services (PPMS) Unit, Ahmadu Bello University.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adamu Ahmed, in a letter dated 22nd December, 2025, approved his appointment to chair the committee raised to carry out the reform of the unit.

Specifically, the committee is to undertake a comprehensive review of the structure, functions, and operational processes of the unit.

It is to also propose practical recommendations that will enhance efficiency, professionalism, accountability, and value-for-money service delivery in alignment with ABU master plan.

Similarly, the Vice-Chancellor approved the appointment of Arc. Mohammed H Mukhtar as Acting Director, Physical Planning and Municipal Services (PPMS).

He equally approved the redeployment of Arc. Suleiman Mohammed from Physical Planning and Municipal Services to the University Estate Management Company where he will assist the Acting General Manager.

A letter appointing Prof Zubairu to lead the university PPMS reform said the decision was informed by the university's urgent infrastructure needs, sustainability requirements, and financial management.

Ahmed pointed out that the PPMS increasing complexity in responsibilities, coupled with structural and operational challenges affected its efficiency and service delivery.

The committee has eight Terms of Reference for the assignment and it is to submit its final report within six months.

Members of the committee include Prof Boyi Jimoh, Department of Electrical Engineering; Prof D B Adie, Department of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering; and Dr A S Usman, Department of Urban and Regional Planning.

Others are Arc. Y Badiru, Department of Architecture; Dr Ashiru Mohammed, Department of Civil Engineering; Dr Fatima M Bello, Department of Quantity Surveying; and Musa Ahmadu of the Registry who will serve as Secretary.

Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor approved the appointment of Arc. Mohammed H Mukhtar of the Department of Architecture as the Acting Director, Physical Planning and Municipal Services.

Arc. Mukhtar's appointment, which is for a period of six months, is with immediate effect.

The appointment, according to the Vice-Chancellor, followed the setting up of the PPMS reform committee aimed at strengthening the structure, systems, processes, governance, and sustainability of the unit.

Arc. Mukhtar's primary responsibility is to ensure uninterrupted day-to-day operations and service delivery of PPMS throughout the reform period.

The Acting Director was given five Terms of Reference that will guide him in carrying out the assignment.

In the same vein, the Vice-Chancellor approved the redeployment of Arc. Suleiman Mohammed from the Physical Planning and Municipal Services (PPMS) to the University Estate Management Company.

Arc. Mohammed, who until the redeployment was the Director, PPMS, is to assist the Acting General Manager, University Estate Management Company.

His redeployment was also as a result of the constitution of the PPMS reform committee.

A letter conveying his redeployment said the university management considered it important that the institution continues to benefit from his experience and institutional knowledge.
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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (NEWS/NAM)
Sunday, 28th December, 2025

28/12/2025

ABU, AMA-MED plan collaboration on drug production, commercialisation of research outputs

Ahmadu Bello University and AMA Pharmaceutical Company have signified intentions to build strong partnership on drug development and commercialization of research outputs.

AMA-MED is the largest pharmaceutical company in the North based in Kaduna that produces high quality lifesaving intravenous fluids (IV Fluid).

The company has since inception in 2019 been pioneering advancements in medical manufacturing.

With last year's signing of the Executive Order by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on raw materials for pharmaceuticals production, the partnership by both organizations will help increase local production of healthcare products and reduce production costs.

The intention for the partnership between the two organizations was when the Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof Adamu Ahmed, first visited the pharmaceutical firm in Kaduna for SIWES placement for students of the institution.

The Vice-Chancellor was impressed with the state-of-art medical manufacturing facility with advanced AFFS technology.

Prof Ahmed was also amazed at the continuing innovations that underscores the company's growth and commitment.

After going round the pharmaceutical firm, they discussed the strong need for collaboration on drug production in various aspects of pharmaceutical development.

They also looked at the possibility of promoting the commercialization of research outputs from the institution's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and other related departments.

It was envisaged that the collaboration would help bridge the gap between the academia and the industry.

The return visit to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria recently by the Founder of AMA Pharmaceutical Company, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, further consolidated the process for the collaboration.

The Vice-Chancellor expressed confidence that the collaboration between ABU and AMA-MED would eventually enhance drug manufacturers' competitiveness.

What the university is presently doing under the leadership of Prof Adamu Ahmed is to build collaboration with the industry for commercialization of research outputs.

The Vice-Chancellor's recent visit to the University of Glasgow and University of Salford in the United Kingdom opened up new opportunities for research collaborations and linkages with the industry.
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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (STY/AHW)
Sunday, 28th December, 2025

26/12/2025

Vice-Chancellor inspects renovation works at ABU student hostel

The Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof Adamu Ahmed, has inspected ongoing renovation works at Ramat/Bakassi hall of residence at the Main Campus, Samaru, Zaria.

Prof Ahmed went round the project site along with the Director, Physical Planning and Municipal Services, Arc. Mukhtar H Mohammed; and Provost, Postgraduate College, Prof Olayinka Okubanjo.

The scope of the emergency repairs of the student hostel include
ceiling, painting, mechanical fittings, netting, and roofing.

The project also entails drainages, extension of fence, upgrading of existing wall fence, and construction of new fence.

The Vice-Chancellor, who was received at the project site by the contractors handling the works, expressed satisfaction with the progress of the job.

It is expected that the repair works will be concluded before the return of students to the university for the 2025/2026 academic session in January, 2026.
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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (STY/NAM)
Friday, 26th December, 2025

25/12/2025

Zamfara govt offers to renovate ABU Vice-Chancellor's lodge, sickbay

Zamfara State Government has offered to renovate the dilapidated Vice-Chancellor's Lodge and Sickbay at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Shamsuddeen Ibrahim, Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs to His Excellency, Dr Dauda Lawal, the Executive Governor, Zamfara State, disclosed this when he visited the university to inspect the lodge and medical facility for assessment.

Ibrahim was taken round the two places today (Thursday, 25th December, 2025) by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adamu Ahmed.

The Vice-Chancellor was accompanied by the Director, Physical Planning and Municipal Services, Arc. Mukhtar H Mohammed; and the Provost, Postgraduate College, Prof Olayinka Okubanjo.

The visit to the university by Governor Dauda Lawal's aide was in preparation for the taking over of the sites for the rehabilitation.

The Governor's Special Assistant was first at the Vice-Chancellor's Lodge at Site I, Area 'A', Main Campus, Samaru, Zaria, where he was taken round all parts of the lodge.

The Vice-Chancellor and members of his team later took the government official to the University Sickbay, where they were received by the Deputy Director, University Health Services (UHS), Dr Alex Otu.

Dr Otu conducted them round all sections of the sickbay, explaining in details the state of the dilapidated university medical facility.

Some of the sections inspected include the administrative block, theatre room, OPD, antenatal unit, family planning unit, emergency room, ultrasound room, and dental section.

Dr Alex Otu, who expressed excitement for the plan to rehabilitate the sickbay, said the medical facility needed to be given all the attention it deserved.

Otu also explained that outsiders kept on coming to the hospital because of the "good services we have continued to offer".

He described the dental section of the hospital as one of the busiest units because of high volume of dental patients which necessitated a strong collaboration with Ahmadu University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH).

Otu also said the NHIS unit of the facility was too small as the ABU sickbay had the highest number of clients in Nigeria.

Speaking after going round the lodge and the medical facility, the Special Assistant to Zamfara State Governor on Domestic Affairs, Shamsuddeen Ibrahim, expressed concern over the total dilapidation of the places visited.

Ibrahim also said a technical team would be deployed to the sites early in January, 2026 to further assess and take over the places for the rehabilitation works.

It would be recalled that His Excellency, Dr Dauda Lawal, pledged his government's willingness to intervene in rehabilitating some of the institution's infrastructure facilities.

This was when members of the university management called on him in Gusau, Zamfara State capital, recently.
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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (STY/NAM)
Thursday, 25th December, 2025

24/12/2025

ABU constitutes c'ttee to review fire safety measures

. Following recent fire incidents in the university

Worried by the recent fire incidents within the university environment, Ahmadu Bello University has raised a committee to review the institution's fire safety and disaster preparedness.

The eight-member committee has Prof Ibrahim Ali Mohammed Dabo of the Department of Chemical Engineering as Chairman.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adamu Ahmed, inaugurated the committee at the Vice-Chancellor's Conference Room today (Wednesday, 24th December, 2025).

He said the decision to constitute the committee was informed by the recent fire incidents within the university environment, leading to the loss of a residential building.

This, according to him, raised serious concerns about the university's preparedness to prevent, respond to, and recover from disaster events.

Prof Ahmed explained that the committee was set up to examine the remote and immediate causes of the incidents.

The Vice-Chancellor said the committee was to also assess the state of disaster preparedness, and recommend practical measures to strengthen the institution's safety and emergency response systems.

The committee's Terms of Reference include incident review, risk mapping and identification of high-risk zones, assessment of fire safety infrastructure and electrical safety.

Others are review of emergency response coordination and communication systems.

They also include evaluation of policies, training and drills, and submission of a costed action plan with an implementation and accountability framework.

The Vice-Chancellor charged chairman of the committee to provide leadership and strategic direction to the committee in the discharge of its assignment.

Responding, the chairman of the committee, Prof Ibrahim Ali Mohammed Dabo, appreciated the Vice-Chancellor and University Management for the confidence they had in them.

Prof Dabo prayed that all units of the university would give the committee all the needed support as they would be involved in carrying out the task.

Members of the committee include Prof Bulus Ajiya Sawa, Department of Geography; Prof Abdelmalik A Amoka, Department of Physics; and Dr Muhammad Auwal Adamu, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Others are Dr Sunday Habila, Department of Urban and Regional Planning; Prof Abdulsalam Dalhat, Department of Building; and Engr. Shuaibu Musa, Department of Chemical Engineering.

Mr. Bitrus Galmaka Istifanus of the Registry Department will serve as Secretary of the committee.

The committee is expected to submit an interim report within three weeks and a final report in six weeks from the date of inauguration.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof Bello Sabo; Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Advancement, Research and Innovation, Prof Sanusi Rafindadi Aliyu; and Registrar, Rabiu Samaila, witnessed the committee inauguration.
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Public Affairs Directorate,
Office of the Vice-Chancellor,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (STY/AAI & PIC/TKU)
Wednesday, 24th December, 2025

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