ZARIA, KADUNA STATE— Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has actually announced that it will give the prestigious ‘Differentiated Alumnus of the Year Award’ on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Abbas Tajudeen, GCON.
The award is in recognition of the Speaker’s extensive contributions to the infrastructural and academic development of his university.
The statement was consisted of in a report by the university Reward and Recognition System Committee, led by Professor Sani A. Abdullahi, which was submitted to the university management on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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Impactful Interventions and Solar Development
Dr Tajudeen is being particularly honoured for helping with a number of high-impact intervention tasks that have actually modernised the school environment.
Secret amongst these is the installation of a 60 KVA solar-powered mini-grid, a move that lines up with the university’s goal of accomplishing energy self-sufficiency and minimizing its carbon footprint.
Beyond energy, the Speaker’s contributions include:
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Improved Sporting Facilities: Updating campus arenas to support student physical development and competitive sports.
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Infrastructure Advocacy: Using his legal workplace to guarantee ABU remains a concern in national instructional funding.
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Institutional Support: Enhancing the university’s capacity to deliver on its core mandate of mentor and research study.
A Culture of Reward and Acknowledgment
The Speaker is among 156 awardees selected for the 2025 acknowledgment cycle. This marks the third edition of the exercise considering that the Reward and Acknowledgment System Committee was developed three years ago to foster a culture of quality within the university community.
The committee’s choice procedure was referred to as strenuous, making use of scoring templates and examinations from heads of numerous units. The 2025 mate of honorees includes:
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140 Staff Members: Identified for outstanding service delivery and scholastic output.
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9 Alumni: Honoured for nationwide and international contributions.
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Specialised Units: Consisting of a university committee, a research group, a business body, 3 service delivery units, and a deanery.
Strategic Vision for the Future
The Public Affairs Directorate of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor noted that these awards are assisted by the university’s principal goals to motivate staff and partners.
By commemorating those who have actually made impressive contributions, ABU Zaria intends to reinforce its position as a leading centre for finding out and nationwide development.
The university management is expected to reveal the date for the formal award ceremony in due course. Edugist will keep you updated on this.
The event is prepared for to draw a high-profile audience from academia and the Nigerian political landscape.