Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University is a Federal university Of Technology located in Bauchi, northern Nigeria. The university is named after the first Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. The motto of the university is DOCTRINA MATER ARTIUM, which means Education is the mother of the practical art. The university is known for having one of the best Engineering programme in Nigeria. The university offers degrees through six schools: The School of Engineering, Science, Environmental Technology, Agriculture, Management Technology, PG and the School of Technology Education. The University offers entry level bachelors degrees as well as both Masters and Doctorate degrees. Each school is headed by Dean who reports directly to the Vice Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor is the executive head of the University. The Vice Chancellor is appointed by the Federal Government of Nigeria on recommendation by the Governing Council of the University. The current Vice Chancellor is Professor M. H. Muhammad, his tenure is expected to elapse this coming April.
Posted on: Sun, 23 Mar 2014 08:32:45 +0000