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 The Great ABU Zaria @63: Forward Ever 2 By Prof. MK Othman   As mentioned in this column last week, no university in Nigeria has as many professors as ABU Zaria today. Certainly, ABU Zaria experienced significant intellectual growth as a hub of learning. Thanks to the tenurial progressiveness of Prof. Garba, who placed the university on autopilot, surmounting obstacles, to reach its goals. Have his legacies continued? What are its current challenges and prospects? What is the situation at ABU Zaria today? Is the university achieving the vision of its founding fathers? How can Abusites and their friends support ABU Zaria in its continued advancement? Prof. Kabiru Bala, a former DVC, former Dean of the Postgraduate School, and former Director of Academic Planning, took on leadership on 30th April, 2020. The process that led to Prof. Bala’s appointment left much to be desired, prompting the university council to form a committee to investigate alleged infractions. The first thre...

 The Great ABU Zaria @63: Forward Ever By Prof. MK Othman Sir Ahmadu Bello, Sardaunan Sokoto, the first and last premier of Northern Nigeria, along with his cabinet members, were the founding fathers of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He was not only a visionary leader and statesman but also a dedicated nationalist and patriotic enthusiast who believed in developing Nigeria's educational and social systems through the empowerment of people.  Sir Bello did not earn a university degree. Still, upon understanding the concept of a university, he dreamed of creating one that truly embodied the name 'university' by fostering a universal understanding of cultural, social, and religious diversities united through intellectual excellence. Sir Bello established Ahmadu Bello University, located in Zaria, a central hub in the Northern Region, approximately 80 kilometers from Kaduna, the region's capital, and roughly 500 kilometers from Sokoto, the former headquarters of the calipha...