OUR STORY
THE FORMATION OF
ABU ALUMNI - since 1980.
The formation of the ABU Alumni Association started sometimes in the early part of the 80's in Zaria, where the University is located, and Lagos, the then seat of the Federal Government being among the leading branches. It was not until 2002 when a unified Constitution of the Association was drafted and passed by the General Assembly which is the highest organ of the Association. The summary of the objectives behind the formation of the ABU Alumni Association is not in any way different from what obtained in other climes, and this includes;
- Raising the prestige and good name of the University;
- Meditating in times of disputes involving any component of the University; and
- Resources mobilisation from the many distinguished members of the Alumni Association and/or their friends towards augmenting the University management’s expenditure in advancing learning, teaching, research and development and community services in the University.
THE PRESIDENT: Sani Khalil
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 - since 1980.
The ABU Alumni Association began in the late sixties in Lagos, through the pioneering efforts of some early graduates of the University, among them, Arc. (Chief) Fola Alade, late Arc. Lai Balogun and late Professor Ayodele Awojobi. At this stage, it functioned as a social interactive meeting of a few graduates in and around Lagos. In 1975, the first attempt to give the Association a National outlook began when the first Caretaker Committee was established. Immediately after, a Midwest Branch was born in Benin City in addition to the existing group in Lagos. Subsequently, Branches were established in such cities as Warri, Jos, Port Harcourt and Kaduna. This was the first era.
The Second Era
In the early years, the Lagos Branch also functioned as the National Body. During these years, an attempt was made to give the Association a constitution and to separate the National Organ from the Lagos State Branch. This attempt did not quite succeed, partly because the prime movers were all based in Lagos. A National Constitution could not be agreed and leadership revolved around the willing and available. Nevertheless, this second era witnessed the laying of a solid foundation and the involvement of more graduates occupying key government positions in the affairs of the Association. This era witnessed the leadership of Chief (Arc.) Fola Alade, late Dr. Dalhatu Araf, late Alhaji S.A. Mohammed, Alhaji Mohammed Kari, who at various times served as National President.
The Third Era
Arch. Mohammed Dewu as National President and the late Barrister Mohammed Adamu as National Secretary who succeeded the Alhaji Mohammed Kari Executive gave so much in laying the modern foundation for the Association. This third era (1998-2002) witnessed the following:
- Establishment of new Branches.
- Setting up of a Board of Trustees.
- Formal Registration of the Association with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
- Hosting of a National Reunion Dinner.
- Attempt to give the Association a workable constitution.
The Fourth Era
In March 2000, the Rivers/Bayelsa Branch of the Association under the Chairmanship of Mr. A.T.C. Edebiri invited the National Body for consultation on how to evolve a strong National Association. This was followed by the convocation of a Stakeholders meeting at the Presidential Hotel, Port Harcourt at which far-reaching decisions were taken. The Edo, Delta, Zaria and Lagos Branches were represented. The Jos Branch joined the group subsequently. In time, a Stakeholders Co-ordination Committee led by Mr. Edebiri began to challenge the state of affairs and gave birth to several committees, foremost among them, the Constitution Drafting Committee and the Contact Committee. In October 2001, the first draft of the Constitution was formally adopted. At this meeting, the former President and Secretary General, who were the only remnant of the old Executive Committee, were asked to step down from office. A Caretaker Committee under the chairmanship of Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed Shika, Wakilin Makaranta Zazzau was put in place. It was this Committee that worked so hard to organize the July 2002 National Assembly, which brought in the Executive Committee led by Alhaji Abubakar Gimba, OFR.
CREATED IN ZARIA
The ABU Alumni Association began in the late sixties in Lagos, through the pioneering efforts of some early graduates of the University, among them, Arc. (Chief) Fola Alade, late Arc. Lai Balogun and late Professor Ayodele Awojobi. At this stage, it functioned as a social interactive meeting of a few graduates in and around Lagos.
EXPANDED ITS CORE TERRITORY
 the first attempt to give the Association a National outlook began when the first Caretaker Committee was established. Immediately after, a Midwest Branch was born in Benin City in addition to the existing group in Lagos. Subsequently, Branches were established in such cities as Warri, Jos, Port Harcourt and Kaduna.
The Role of the University Administration
From the mid 1980's the University Administration had shown interest in the development of the Association. The University offered facilities for a temporary Secretariat; set up an Alumni Coordination Committee made up of prominent academics and high-ranking members of the University Community, and appointed an Alumni Officer in the Vice-Chancellor's Office.Â