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ABU Undergraduate Student Handbook2019/2020 Session12345678910AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY,ZARIA, UATESTUDENT HANDBOOK2019/2020 Session17th Editioni
ABU Undergraduate Student 020 Session Student Affairs Division, ABU 2020All Rights Reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form orby any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording,or any information storage and retrieval system, withoutpermission in writing from the publishers.ISBN: 978 - 125 - 139 - 5A Publication ofThe Student Affairs Division (SAD)Office of the Vice- Chancellor,Ahmadu Bello University,Zaria, Nigeria.Phone: 08037862954E/Mail: - sad@abu.edu.ngAll corrections, modifications or enquires should be directed to:Dean, Student Affairs DivisionAhmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.Phone: 08037862954Published and Printed byAhmadu Bello University Press Limited,Printers and PublishersP. M. B. 1094, Samaru, Zaria, Nigeria.Telephone: 08065949711Website: www.abupress.comEmail; abupresslimited2005@yahoo.co.ukii
ABU Undergraduate Student 92939495969798991001011021031041052019/2020 SessionCONTENTSPageForeword . ixVisitor, Principal And Officers Of The University. xxiImportant Addresses . xxxSources Of Information And Specialised Assistance . xxxvIntroduction . 1Historical Perspective . 5Philosophy And Objectives Of The University . 17Vision And Mission Of Ahmadu Bello University. 18University Administration And Control . 19Briefs On Faculties, Institutes, Centres And Schools . 20Faculties, Departments And Academic Programmes . 34(A) Undergraduate Degree Programmes . 35(B) Sub-Degree Programmes . 40General Regulations Governing Admission Of Students . 42First Degree Minimum Entry Requirement . 42General Entry Requirements . 42English Language Requirement . 42IJMB General Entry Requirements . 43Universities Matriculation Examination . 43Direct Entry. 44Student Registration . 45Transfer And Change Of Course . 47Orientation Program. 47Matriculation . 48Matriculation Oath . 49University Examination . 49University Examination Regulations . 49Degree Classification . 49Part i – General . 50Part ii – Appointments And Duties Of Examiners. 53Part iii – Preparation Of Examination Papers . 57iii
ABU Undergraduate Student 61371381392019/2020 SessionPart iv – Faculty Examinations Officers . 58Part v – Registration Of Students For Examination. 59Part vi – Discipline During Examination . 60Part vii – Functions Of Board Of Examiners, Faculty BoardAnd Senate In Determining The Result Of Examinations . 63Board Of Examiners . 63Part viii – Examination Result . 64Part ix – Notification Of Examination Results . 70Part x – Aegrotat Degree. 70Procedure For Collection Of Academic Transcripts . 72Part xi – Provisions Concerning Diploma Courses. 73Part xii – Provisions Concerning Certificate Courses. 75Categories Of Punishment For Examination Malpractices . 77A. Offences By Students . 77B. Offences Involving Staff . 79The Students Affairs Division . 79The Administrative Unit . 80Functions Of The Students Affairs Division . 84Accommodation . 85General Student Regulations. 871. Procedures And Guidelines . 872. Administration . 893.General Residency Regulation . 91(Xvi) Dress Code . 98Living Arrangement . 98Hall Residence Regulations . 99Mail Services . 102Shopping Facilities. 102Bicycle And Motor Vehicles . 102Registration Of Motor Vehicle . 103Accident Prevention . 103Parking . 103Places Of Worship . 103Loss Of Personal Property . 104iv
ABU Undergraduate Student 01711721732019/2020 SessionNational Youth Service Corps . 104Call – Up . 105Discipline . 106The Sports Office . 106Sports Administration . 107Student’s Gains From University’s Sports . 108The Finance Office . 108Stores And Supply Control Unit . 108Counselling And Human Development Centre . 109The University Medical Centre . 110Location Of Clinics . 111Registration . 111Working Hours. 111Preventive Measures . 111Take Preventive Measures Against:. 112Medical Services . 113Medical Laboratory Investigation . 114Medical Report. 114Advice On Health Matters To New Students . 115Drug Abuse And Misuse. 115Infectious Diseases. 115Take Preventive Measures Against:. 116COVID-19. 117Rape . 118Dental Health . 118Physical Fitness Examination/Certification . 119Staff Quality . 119The University Security Services. 119Tips On Security . 120The Role Of Security Personnel . 121The Role Of Students In Enhancing Security . 122Students’ Representative Council . 123Guidelines On Rallies, Demonstrations Etc. 125Students’ Organizations . 125v
ABU Undergraduate Student 42052062072019/2020 SessionGuidelines For The Registration Of Students Associations/Organizations In The Ahmadu Bello University . 1261.0 Preamble . 1261.2Roles Of Associations . 1261.3Types Of Associations . 1261.4Constitution . 1271.5Functions Of Patrons And Their Deputies . 1271.6Assistant Patron . 1271.7Registration . 1281.8 Regulations Binding On Associations . 1281.9Bank Accounts . 1291.10 Ceremonies And Functions . 1291.11 Campaigns. 1291.12 Annual Dues. 1291.13 Solicitation . 1291.14 Penalty For Contravening Guidelines . 130Privileges Of Recognition . 132General Regulations Governing Students Organizations . 132Guidelines For The Conduct Of Programmes And Activities OfStudents’ Clubs And Associations In The University . 133Regulations Governing Students Publications . 134Table A: Student Time Table . 136Table A: Student A’s Time Table . 136Study Skills: Planning And Preparing Time Management . 1371. Time Management . 138Figure B: Student A’s Time Table . 138Figure B: Student B’s Time Table . 139Ii. Reading Textbooks . 140Basic Guidelines For Reading . 141Iii.Taking Notes . 141Iv.Taking Examination . 143(A) True Or False Questions . 143(B) Essay Examinations . 144Summary . 144vi
ABU Undergraduate Student 82392402412019/2020 SessionGuide To Use Of Ahmadu Bello University Libraries . 1461. Introduction . 146(A) Kashim Ibrahim Library: . 146(B) Agricultural Library: . 146(C) Medical Library: . 146(D) Lee T. Railsback Library, . 146(D) President Kennedy Library:. 146(E) National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI)Library, Shika, . 146(G) Law Library: . 1462.1List Of K.I.L Resources Floor – By – Floor . 1472.2Ground Floor . 1472.3First Floor. 1482.4Second Floor . 148Joining And Using The Library . 1483.1Membership . 1483.2How To Borrow Books, Journals Etc. . 1493.3Reservation Of Books . 1494. The Collection Of The Library . 1494.1General Lending Collection . 1494.2Reference Collection . 1494.3Reserve Books . 1494.4Serials Collections . 1504.5Non-Book Material . 1504.6Africana, Rare Books And Theses . 1504.7Documents . 1504.8General Reading Collections . 1515.0Facilities Provided By The Library. 1515.1Photocopying . 1515.2Inter-Library Borrowing . 1515.3New Book Display . 1516. How To Find A Book . 1526.1The Catalogue . 1526.2The Author/Title Catalogue . 152vii
ABU Undergraduate Student 19/2020 SessionThe Classification . 153The Institute Of Education Library . 154Hours Of Opening . 154Centre For Islamic Legal Studies Library. 154The Medical Library . 154The President Kennedy Library . 155Faculty Of Law Library . 156The Division Of Agricultural Colleges Library . 156Lee T. Rail Back Library . 156Library Regulations . 157A.B.U. Bookshop Limited, Zaria . 158Abucons Limited . 159A.B.U. Press Limited . 159Current List Of University Prizes . 160Faculty Of Administration . 160Faculty Of Agriculture . 161Faculty Of Art . 162Faculty Of Education . 162Faculty Of Engineering . 163Faculty Of Environmental Design . 166Faculty Of Law . 166College Of Health Sciences . 167Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences . 167Faculty Of Science . 168Faculty Of Social Sciences . 169Faculty Of Veterinary Medicine . 169Available Scholarships And Other Awards . 169Appendix 1 . 172viii
ABU Undergraduate Student 23033043052019/2020 SessionFOREWORDBy coming to Ahmadu Bello University, you have gainedmembership of one of Africa’s largest universities and one ofits best. I congratulate you on your choice and in your goodluck in securing admission into this great citadel of learning.But I must remind you that you will now discover that youhave placed upon your individual and collective heads a heavyresponsibility of defending, maintaining and advancing thegood reputation of Ahmadu Bello University as represented bythe quality of its products over the years and the excellence itstands for.Fortunately, this is a responsibility you have within yourpowers to execute. For you have already in part demonstratedthis through your good grades which have brought you here.Now I urge you to apply yourselves vigorously to the taskbefore you that is, learning. You must maintain at all times ahealthy mind inside a healthy body befitting of youths. Youmust avoid bad behaviours such as cultism, examinationmalpractice, indecent dressing and rumour mongering! Youshould also imbibe the culture of living with one another inpeace and harmony. You must also resolve to complete yourstudies in the shortest possible time. In doing so, you will bedoing a lot of good to yourself, your parents and your country.Welcome to Ahmadu Bello University.Professor. Kabiru Bala, FNIOB, MAPM, MICIArB, MCABE, R Bldg. E,Vice-ChancellorJune, 2020ix
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ABU Undergraduate Student Handbook3213223233243253263273282019/2020 SessionProf. Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, fnse, fniaeB Eng. (Agric), ABU, M.Sc. (Agric. Eng) ABU, Ph.D.(Irrigation and Drainage Eng.) ABU, Adv. Dip. (PIMFrance), Adv. Dip. (AEM-Japan)Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)xiv
ABU Undergraduate Student Handbook2019/2020 Session329330331332333334335336337Prof.Danladi Amodu Ameh, FNSBMBB.Sc., (Biochem.) ABU,) MSc (Biochem., ABU), PhD(Biochem) AlbertaProfessor of Nutritional /Medical BiochemistryDeputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)xv
ABU Undergraduate Student Handbook2019/2020 Session338339340341342343344NCE, B.Ed, PGDM, MBA., FNIM, FCIARegistrarxvi
ABU Undergraduate Student Handbook3453463472019/2020 SessionB.Sc., M.Sc., MBA, FCA, ACTIBursarxvii
ABU Undergraduate Student Handbook3483493503513523532019/2020 SessionBLS, MLS, Ph.D. (ABU), FNLA, CLUniversity Librarianxviii
ABU Undergraduate Student Handbook3543553563573583592019/2020 SessionProfessor Muhammad Yakasai FatihuDVM, MSc, PhD, (ABU) FCVSNDean, Student Affairs Divisionxix
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ABU Undergraduate Student 33943953963973983992019/2020 SessionVISITOR, PRINCIPAL AND OFFICERS OF THEUNIVERSITYVisitorMuhammadu Buhari, GCFRPresident, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,Federal Republic of Nigeria.ChancellorNnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, CFRObi of Onitsha (Agbogidi)Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of CouncilAlh. (Dr.) Adamu Fika, CFR, (Wazirin Fika)Vice-ChancellorProfessor Kabir BalaMPA, Ph.D., FNIOB, MCABE, MSCLARB(Professor of Construction Management)Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)Prof. Sadiq Zubair Abubakar, fnse, fniaeB Eng. (Agric) ABU, ,M.Sc (Agric. Engn) ABU, P.hD (Irrigationand Drainage Engn.) ABU, Adv. Dip. (PIM-France), Adv. Dip.(AEM-Japan)Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)Prof. Danladi Amodu Ameh, FNSBMBB.Sc., (Biochem.) ABU,) MSc (Biochem., ABU), Ph.D. (Biochem.)AlbertaProfessor of Nutritional /Medical BiochemistryRegistrar and Secretary to the Governing CouncilMalam Abdullahi Ahmed KundilaNCE, B.Ed., PGDM, MBA. , FNIM, FCIAxxi
ABU Undergraduate Student 04314324334344354364374382019/2020 SessionBursarMalam Yahaya Alhaji HassanB.Sc., M.Sc., MBA, FCA, ACTIUniversity LibrarianProf. Umar IbrahimBLS, MLS, Ph.D. (ABU), FNLA, CLChief Internal AuditorMal. Shehu BadamasiB.Sc., CPADean, School of Postgraduate StudiesProf. Sani AbdullahiB.Sc. (Hon), MBA, Ph.D. (ABU),FCNA, FCPA, FICANDean, Student Affairs DivisionProf. Muhammad Yakasai FatihuDVM, M.Sc,, Ph.D (ABU), FCVSN08037862954; 08176274444Director, Directorate of Academic Planning and MonitoringProf. Yahaya Makarfi IbrahimB.Sc. (Quantity Surveying) ABU, M.Sc,Ph.D(Const.Proj.Mgt.),HWU, FNISQ, MCIOB, MAPM, RQS.Dean, Faculty of AdministrationProf. Mohammed Bashir JumareB.Sc. Economics (ABU), MPA(LG), ABU, Ph.D. (LG), ABU.08034527537e-mail: drjumare@gmail.comDean, Faculty of AgricultureProf. Mukhtari MahmudB.Sc. (Agric.), M.Sc. (Agronomy), Ph.D. (Agronomy) ABU08039735053e-mail: mmahmud1960@gmail.comxxii
ABU Undergraduate Student 94704714724734744752019/2020 SessionDean, Faculty of ArtsProf. Abubakar Aliyu LimanB.A.(UDUS ), M.A.,. Ph.D. (ABU)08034515966email: abuliman@gmail.comDean, ABU Business SchoolProf. Mohammed Habibu SabariB.Sc.(Accounting)ABU, M.Sc., Ph.D.,(Accounting andFinance)ABU08028433392, 08104127093e-mail: sabarihm@yahoo.com,sabarimh@gmail.comDean, Faculty of EducationProf. Yahaya K. KajuruNCE, B.Ed. (Maths), Ph. D (ABU), FMAN08035899431email: deaneduc@yahoo.comDean, Faculty of EngineeringProf. Ismail AbubakarB Eng., WR, MSc. WR, Ph.D. WR08033176363, 08054340323email: abuismail1@yahoo.com.Dean, Faculty of Environmental DesignProf. Umar A.A. SullaymanB.A. (Hon) Industrial design, M.A., Ph.D. (ABU), PDE,ATC (Lond),Astic (Devon), DTC (kert), MCERAN, MCPAN, MSNA,PMSN.GSM: 08035982946email: umarsellayman@gmail.com.Dean, Faculty of LawProf. Bala BabajiPh.D. (Law), (ABU), LL.M (ABU) LL.B (BUK)08033710032email: ibrahimahmadaliyu@gmail.com;xxiii
ABU Undergraduate Student 65075085095105115122019/2020 SessionDean, Faculty of Basic Medical SciencesProf. Aliyu MohammedMBBS, M.Sc., Ph.D., (ABU) PGDE08037052225e-mail facbms@abu.edu.ngDean Faculty of Allied Health SciencesProf. S.A AkuyamB.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.e-mail: shehuakuyam@gmail.com08032889572Dean, Faculty of Clinical SciencesProf. Bala Garko SaniMBBS, FMCP, FWACP, CERT08037020555e-mail: sbgarko@yahoo.comDean, Faculty of Basic Clinical SciencesProf H.M MukhtarMBBS., FMCPath.,Ph.D.08037024387e-mail: hmuktar@gmail.comDean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesProf. N.M. DanjumaM.Pharm, (ZMI, UKR) Ph.D. (ABU), MPSN, MWASP, MNSN08023738820e-mail :nmdanjuma@abu.edu.ngDean, Faculty of Physical SciencesProf. M.S SallauB.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.08035044488e-mail:sskaraye@yahoo.comxxiv
ABU Undergraduate Student 35445455465475485495502019/2020 SessionDean, Faculty of Life SciencesProf. Mohammed Nasiru ShuaibuB.Sc., M.Sc., (ABU) Ph.D. (Nagaski, Japan) FJSPS08023496335e-mail: nshuaibu@abu.edu.ngDean, Faculty of Social SciencesProf. Aliyu YahayaB.A,M.Sc.,Ph.D.08037023572e-mail: aleeyu2@yahoo.comDean, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineProf. Jacob K.P .KwagaDVM. M.Sc. (ABU) Ph.D (Saks Canada), FCVSN07060749815e-mail: jkpkwaga@abu.edu.ngDirector, Institute of AdministrationProf. S. B AbdulkarimB.Sc. M.Sc., (Political Sci.)BUK,Ph.D., KhartoumChief Medical Director,Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH)Prof. Hamid Ahmed Umdagas,MBBS (UniMaid), FMCS, NVUS (USA)Director, National Animal Production Research Institute(NAPRI)Prof. A.K MohammedDVM,M.Sc,Ph.D(ABU),MNSAPDirector, Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR)Prof. Mohammed Faguji IshiyakuB.Sc. (ABU), M.Sc. (Jos) Ph.D. Agriculture Genetics (Reading U.K)FGSN, MASNxxv
ABU Undergraduate Student 15825835845855865872019/2020 SessionDirector, University Research and Innovation CentreProf. Sani IbrahimB.Sc. Biochemistry (ABU), M.Sc. Biochemistry (ABU), D.Phil.Biochemistry (Sussex),Director, Division of Agricultural Colleges (DAC)Prof. Musa Abdullahi MahadiB.Agric, M.Sc.Ph.D. Agronomy (ABU) MASN, MWSSNDirector, National Agric. Extension & Research LiaisonService (NAERLS)Prof. Emmanuel I.IkaniB.Sc(Animal Science),M.Sc. (Poultry Science),Ph.D (Agric Ext.)FAESONDirector, Institute of EducationProf. Bashir MainaB.A.(Ed) UniMaid, M.Ed., Ph.D. ( Edu. Admin. & Planning ctor, Public Affairs DirectorateMal Auwal MuhammedB.AAg. Director, Centre for Energy Research and TrainingProf. I.M UmarB.Sc. (ABU), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Salford) FCSN,FMSN,OON08057853568e-mail: imumar58@yahoo.comDirector, Arewa HouseDr. Shuaibu Shehu AliyuB.A,M.A.,Ph.D.(ABU)xxvi
ABU Undergraduate Student 86196206216226236242019/2020 SessionDirector, Centre for Islamic Legal StudiesProf. M.B. UthmanLLB. LLM. Ph.D. (ABU), BL(Lagos),FCIA.Director, Veterinary Teaching HospitalProf. Balarabe Magaji JahunDVM, M.Sc., Ph.D. (ABU) MAAASDirector, International Centre of Excellence for Rural Finance &EntrepreneurDr. Abdullahi NasirB.Sc. (Hons) Bus Admin, MBA (ABU), Ph.D. Entrepreneurship(UUM) TAM, IOE08039684647e-mail: elnasir@gmail.comDirector, Institute for Development Research and TrainingProf. Binta AbdulkarimB.Sc.(Ed)(Geog),M.Ed.,Ph.D.Director, University Health ServicesProf Muhammad Sani Director, Directorate of Physical Planning & Municipal ServicesEngr. M.A. Sambo,B.Sc., M.Sc., MNIOB, CORBON, ASCE, IAENG, NSE, CORENDirector, Equipment Maintenance & DevelopmentDr. Abdelghafar Amoka IS,MMSNManaging Director, ABU Consultancy Services LimitedDr. Umar Farouq YayaB.A(Hon)Geog.,M.Sc(URP),DPU(Uni. London),Ph.Dxxvii
ABU Undergraduate Student 56566576586596606612019/2020 SessionDirector, ABU Hotels. Ltd.Mal I.S UsmanB.Sc., M.Sc,,MBA,ACTI,FCMA,FAManaging Director, Ahmadu Bello University Press LimitedAhmad Ibrahim Ja’eHND (Printing tech.) PGD (Bus. Admin) MBA, CWD, CEM,CIPPONUniversity Chief Security OfficerMal. A. T. ZangoBLS,M.Ed08037862869Director, Distance Learning CentreProf. M.I. SuleB.Pharm, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Pharm. Chem.) ABU, MPSNDirector, Directorate of University AdvancementProf. A.D. IbrahimB.Sc. (Quantity Surveying), M.Sc.(Construction Engineering andManagement),Ph.D. (Construction Project Management)Director, Iya Abubakar Institute of Information andCommunication Technology (IAICICT)Prof. Sahalu B. JunaiduB.Sc. (ABU), M.Sc. (London) Ph.D. (St. Andrews) MACM, MIEEProvost, College of Health SciencesProf. Abdullahi Jibril RandawaMBBS, FWACS, FICS.General Manager, ABU Estate Management CompanyAbdulkarim Bello,B.Sc., M.Sc., ANIVS, RSVe-mail: akbelloabu@yahoo.com08035952124xxviii
ABU Undergraduate Student 0 SessionDeputy Dean of Students, Main CampusProfessor I. A. Mohammed DaboM.Sc., B.Lang, Ph.D. (Moscow). MNSE, MNSChE, FIPE, COREN08033611734e-mail: iroali@mail.ru, iamdabo@abu.edu.ngDeputy Dean of Students, Kongo CampusProf. Kabir M. DanladiLLB., LLM,Ph.D,BL0806070144e-mail: kmdanladi@gmail.comDirector, Counselling and Human Development CentreDr. Sa’adatu Muhammed MakarfiB.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D. (ABU,MCASSON, i@yahoo.comDirector of SportsDr.Musa DogoB.Sc. (PHE), M.Sc. (Coaching and Administration of Sport),Ph.D. (Sports ManagementDirector, School of Basic and Remedial Studies, FuntuaDr. Balarabe AbdullahiB.A, M.A, Ph.D. (ABU) PGDExxix
ABU Undergraduate Student 07217227237247257267277287297302019/2020 SessionIMPORTANT ADDRESSESAHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, MAIN CAMPUS, oto Road, Samaru-Zaria. P. M. B. 104506
281 good reputation of Ahmadu Bello University as represented by 282 the quality of its products over the years and the excellence it 283 stands for. 284 285 Fortunately, this is a responsibility you have within your 286 powers to execute. For you have already in part demonstrated
