Skip to content
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • About US
CampusTimesNG

CampusTimesNG

Complete Campus Updates Just For You

  • Home
  • Admission
  • Institutions
  • Scholarship
  • Jamb CBT
  • Study Abroad
  • Career
  • NYSC
  • O’level
  • Toggle search form
  • Global Diversity Scholarship
    Global Diversity Scholarship At Kent State University, USA Scholarship
  • Bertha Scholarships
    Bertha Scholarships For Africans To Study In South Africa Scholarship
  • UCH Ibadan School Of Nursing Admission
    UCH Ibadan School Of Nursing Admission Announced Admission
  • UTME/DE: JAMB Subject Combination For Pharmacy Admission
  • AAU Departmental Cut-Off Mark
    AAU Departmental Cut-Off Mark For Admission Admission
  • How To Gain Admission Into Any Ghanaian Universities
    Top 20 Federal Universities In Ghana [Federal & State] Study Abroad
  • List of courses offered in University of Ghana
    Approved List of Courses Offered In University of Ghana Study Abroad
  • Kellogg Institute Visiting Fellowships
    Fully Funded Kellogg Institute Visiting Fellowships In US Scholarship

Things You May Not Know About Ahmadu Bello University

Posted on June 11, 2025 By CampusTimesNG 2 Comments on Things You May Not Know About Ahmadu Bello University

If you are a student of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria or you are aspiring to be, you might want to know the history of ABU Zaria. Here below is an account of things you may not know about your beloved school.

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Photo Credit: Abdullahi Zubairu Admin Building (flickr)

Did You Know ABU Is A Creation Of The Ashby Commission Report of 1959?

Ahmadu Bello University is a creation of the Ashby Commission report of 1959 which recommended the addition of some new universities in each of the then Nigeria’s three regions as well as the capital, Lagos. The Ashby commission report recommendations gave a new impetus and direction that ultimately led to the creation of the university of Northern Nigeria in Zaria.

The University took over the facilities of the Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology at Samaru outside Zaria and was named after Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto and Premier of Northern Nigeria.

Dr Ishaya Shuaibu Audu Was ABU’s First Nigerian Vice Chancellor

In 1966, Dr Ishaya Audu (a pediatrician and associate professor of the university of Lagos) succeeded Dr Alexander as ABU’s first Nigerian Vice Chancellor. Dr Audu was a Northerner, born into a native hausa family in Wusasa, near Zaria in 1928.

Under Dr. Audu’s Leadership, ABU was seriously affected by the Coups and the anti-igbos riots of 1966. Inspite of these, ABU grew and develop at an even faster pace. The school proved a great success and enrollments expanded even more rapidly. By the tenth year ABU total enrollments including non and pre-degree programs were put at over 7,000.

In later years of his life, he went into active politics. Audu was a member of the Nigerian Peoples Party under President Shehu Shagari regime and was appointed as Minister of external affairs in 1979. He died on August 29, 2005 while in the United States for medical treatment.

A.B.U Has The Largest Campus In Nigeria

Ahmadu Bello University has been adjudged the largest university in Nigeria, in Sub-saharan Africa and second largest in Africa coming behind Cairo University, Egypt. This information is howvever, due to land usage by the university. Ahmadu Bello University has only 7,000 hectares of land, while the University of Ilorin has 75,000 hectares.

But ABU tops this list on the merits of land usage and not the area of land owned. This is one of the most interesting things about the school, and the management is not relenting as they are pushing to increase the land usage by the development of the new multi-billion Naira project called Ahmadu Bello phase 2, which had already started and will enormously increase the size of the Samaru campus.

Did You Know ABU Has Only 14 VCs Till Now?

Ahmadu Bello University has a Chancellor as the ceremonial head of the University, while the Vice-Chancellor is the Chief executive and Academic officer of the University. The 14th and current Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ibrahim Garba, took office on 1st May 2015. Below is the list of all ABU Vice- Chancellors (1961-till date):

  1. Professor Norman Alexander 1961-1966
  2. Professor Ishaya Audu 1966-1975
  3. Professor Iya Abubakar 1975-1978
  4. Professor Oladipo Akikugbe 1978-1979
  5. Professor Ango Abdullahi 1979-1986
  6. Professor Adamu N Muhammad 1986-1991
  7. Professor Daniel Soror 1991-1995
  8. Major General Mamman Kontagora 1995-1998
  9. Professor Abdullahi Mahadi 1999-2004
  10. Professor Shehu Usman Abdullahi 2004-2009
  11. Professor Jarlath Udoudo Umoh 2009-2009
  12. Professor Aliyu Muhammed 2009-2010
  13. Professor Abdullahi Mustapha 2010-2015
  14. Professor Ibrahim Garba 2015-to date

ABU Produced Notable And Prominent Nigerian Leaders

The Ahmadu Bello University is notable for producing numerous prominent people, and Nigerian leaders including former President and Vice Presidents, former and serving State Governors and Ministers. Amongst the alumni are:

  • Umaru Musa Yar’ Adua, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
  • Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President?of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
  • Namadi Sambo,?former Vice President?of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
  • Dahiru Mustapha, former Chief Justice of Nigeria.
  • Yayale Ahmed, former secretary to the Government of the Federation.
  • Attahiru Jega, Professor, former INEC Chairman.
  • Turai Yar’Adua, former first lady.
  • Prof. Gerry Gana, former information Minister.
  • Nuhu Ribadu, former Chairman, EFCC.
  • Nasir el-rufai, Governor, Kaduna State.
  • Donald Duke, former Governor Cross Rivers State.
  • Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, former Gov. CBN, current Emir of kano

Among a host of others.

Warning: The Contents on this website page is DMCA Protected, Do not Copy and Paste! You are hereby warned!!!

Institutions Tags:INSTITUTIONS

Post navigation

Previous Post: International Full Scholarships At University Of Westminster, UK
Next Post: Social Media Accounts For US Immigration Application

Related Posts

  • Safest Campuses In Nigeria
    The Top 20 Safest Campuses In Nigeria Institutions
  • Military Universities In Nigeria
    Full List Of Military Universities In Nigeria Institutions
  • cheapest federal universities in Nigeria
    Cheapest Federal Universities In Nigeria & Their Tuition Fees Institutions
  • University Of Ibadan College Of Medicine Admission Requirements
    University Of Ibadan College Of Medicine Admission Requirements Institutions
  • Nigerian Law School call to bar Requirements for 2022
    Nigerian Law School Call To Bar Requirements Institutions
  • how to calculate CGPA in the National Open University
    How To Apply For Admission Into National Open University Of Nigeria Institutions

More Related Articles

Universities That Offer Medicine & Surgery In Nigeria Universities That Offer Medicine & Surgery In Nigeria Institutions
Uyo City Polytechnic Courses Uyo City Polytechnic Courses & Requirements Institutions
Federal Polytechnic, Bida Courses Federal Polytechnic Bida Courses & Requirements | Post UTME Screening Date Institutions
List Of Science Courses In ABU Zaria Institutions
Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic Courses Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic Courses & Requirements Institutions
University of Benin courses University Of Benin Courses & Requirements Institutions

Comments (2) on “Things You May Not Know About Ahmadu Bello University”

  1. Salami haliyat says:
    May 21, 2025 at 4:08 pm

    When is the deadline for post utme registration

    Reply
    1. CampusTimesNG says:
      May 21, 2025 at 7:23 pm

      Deadline will be announced by your selected institutions.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

scaleitpro

Navigation Links

  • Admission
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Career
  • General
  • Immigrate
  • Institutions
  • Jamb CBT
  • Jobs
  • NYSC
  • O'level
  • Scholarship
  • Schoolings
  • Study Abroad
  • USA
  • Visa
scaleitpro1
  • Federal Polytechnic Ilaro Admissions
    Federal Polytechnic Ilaro Admissions, Courses & Requirements Admission
  • Nigeria Police Academy 6th Regular Course Admission
    Nigeria Police Academy 10th Regular Course Admission Announced Institutions
  • JAMB Subject Combination Banking and Finance
    JAMB Subject Combination For Banking and Finance Admission
  • Federal Polytechnic Ekowe
    Federal Polytechnic Ekowe Courses & Requirements Institutions
  • UI Pre-degree Admission form
    UI Pre-Degree Admission Form 2025/2026 | How To Apply Admission
  • TOPoliTO Scholarships
    TOPoliTO Scholarships For Foreign Students To Study Abroad- APPLY!!! Scholarship
  • cape breton university
    Cape Breton University, Canada Study Abroad
  • Olusegun Obasanjo Net Worth, Fortune General

Gallery

Nigerian Navy School of Health Sciences Offa
Canada Visitor Visa
Child to a Christian school
Ogun State College of Nursing Sciences

Recent Posts

  • How To Apply: Canada’s Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
  • Full List Of Military Universities In Nigeria
  • Fastest Banks To Receive Google Adsense Payment In Less Than 24Hours

Recent Comments

  • CampusTimesNG on ABU School Of Basic & Remedial Studies Admission Announced
  • CampusTimesNG on ABU School Of Basic & Remedial Studies Admission Announced

Calendar

June 2025
M T W T F S S
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
30  
« May    

Copyright © 2024 CampusTimesNG. All Rights Reserved.

Social Chat is free, download and try it now here!

 

Loading Comments...