Ahmadu Bello University

Ahmadu Bello University, located in Zaria, Nigeria, was established in 1962. It's a federal government research university, named after the Sardauna of Sokoto, Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello, the first premier of Northern Nigeria. The university operates two campuses, Samaru and Kongo in Zaria.

Overview

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is a large, multi-campus university, one of the largest and oldest in Africa. It is named after the Sardauna of Sokoto, Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello, the first premier of Northern Nigeria. The university has a wide range of courses offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the fields of Agriculture, Public and Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Design, Education, Biological and Physical Sciences, Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Social Sciences, and Law. The university is known for its large population and a rich variety of courses. Its Samaru campus houses the administrative offices, sciences, social-sciences, arts and languages, education, and research facilities. The Kongo campus hosts the Faculties of Law and Administration. The university is accredited by the National Universities Commission.