Prof. Kabir Bala
25 Jan
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has decried costly legal battle and ganishing of the sum of over N2.5 billion as major factors exerting pressure on effective running of the university. Prof. Kabir Bala, Vice-Chancellor of the university disclosed this at the 44th Convocation Ceremony held at Mamman Kontagora Square, ABUmain campus, Samaru, Zaria on Saturday. He…
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