Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU, Bauchi was established in 1980 as the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Bauchi, located in the North Eastern part of Nigeria with Dr. Jerome Udoji and Professor A. O. Adekola as the pioneer Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor respectively, while Alh. Adamu Aliyu was the first Registrar of the University.

Our Vision

To become a centre of excellence for the creation, transfer, and application of scientific knowledge for the advancement of mankind in a friendly, interactive and multi-cultural environment.

Our Mission

To provide relevant and high-quality education and prepare individuals for work, leadership, and meaningful life, through the promotion of research, teaching, development, and testing of ideas in order to advance understanding and quality of life.

Our Philosophy

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi is committed to academic freedom, tolerance, probity, equal opportunity, and respect for cultural diversity.