Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)

Founded 1962 (as University of Northern Nigeria, opened 4 October 1962); became a federal institution 1975. Northern Nigeria flagship federal university, located in Zaria (Kaduna State). Opened 4 October 1962 as the University of Northern Nigeria; renamed Ahmadu Bello University after Sir Ahmadu Bello, the first premier of Northern Nigeria. Became a federal institution in 1975. Adjudged to be the largest university in Sub-Saharan Africa by land area (after Cairo University). Operates from two campuses: Samaru Campus (Senate Building and most faculties) and Kongo Campus (Law and Administration). 4 colleges, 3 schools, 18 faculties, 110 academic departments, 17 centres, 7 institutes. Over 600 professors, 3000 academic staff, 7000 non-teaching staff. UNESCO/IAU WHED listing: IAU-000189. Historically the academic home of Northern Nigerian political and administrative leadership; alumni include many state governors, ministers, and Senate majority leaders.

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