![]() North gate of Samaru campus, 2021 | |
Former names | University of Northern Nigeria |
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Type | Public, research |
Established | 4 October 1962 |
Chancellor | Alfred Achebe |
Vice-Chancellor | Kabir Bala[1] |
Location | , , Nigeria 11°04′N 7°42′E / 11.067°N 7.700°E |
Campus | Urban |
Colours | Green and white |
Nickname | ABU |
Website | abu |
The Ahmadu Bello University (popularly known as ABU) is a public research university located in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. It was opened in 1962 as the University of Northern Nigeria.[2]