Audu Bako School of Agriculture

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Audu Bako school of Agriculture
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Audu Bako School of Agriculture
Dambatta
,
Kano State

Nigeria
Information
Established2002
FounderKano state government
CategorySchool of agriculture
DirectorProf M. A Wailare

The Audu Bako School of Agriculture in Dambatta, Kano State, [1] Nigeria, awards diplomas in technical and vocational subjects for middle-level manpower. It is named after Audu Bako, a former governor of the state. [2]

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The college was established in 2002 and is owned and operated by Kano State. It is accredited to offer courses in agricultural and related technology, and a pre-ND course in Science and Technology. [3] In 2005 the college had over 400 students. [4] As of 2023, the college had over 300 staff, and offered over 500 courses and over 50 programmes. It also has 12 departments. [5]

In November 2006, it was among a number of polytechnics for which the National Board for Technical Education suspended admission of students for either failing to secure accreditation or running foul of the law.[ citation needed ]

Administration

Faculties and programmes

The College of Agriculture currently has only one faculty (Faculty of Agriculture) with only four programmes. These programmes include agricultural engineering/technology, agricultural technology, animal health and production technology and forestry technology. [6] [7]

Departments

According to its official website, the school has 12 departments. [8] [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "Kano govt to upgrade Audu Bako College of Agric - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
  2. ↑ Ibrahim Ado-Kurawa. "Brief History of Kano 999 to 2003". Kano State Government. Archived from the original on 1 May 2010. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
  3. ↑ "Accreditation Status of Programmes Offered in Polytechnics and Similar Tertiary Institutions" (PDF). National Board for Technical Education. January 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-09-20. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
  4. ↑ Steve Packer; Pius Elumeze; M.B. Shitu (October 2006). "State Educational Sector Project: Institutional Assessment - Kano State" (PDF). ESSPIN. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
  5. ↑ "Home | Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta". www.abcoad.edu.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  6. ↑ "Audu Bako College of Agriculture Courses & Requirements". ScholarsAfrik. Archived from the original on 2016-02-01. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  7. ↑ "Faculties in Audu Bako College Of Agriculture, Dambatta, Kano State". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
  8. ↑ "Departments | Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta". www.abcoad.edu.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  9. ↑ "Lists of The Courses offered in Audu Bako College of Agriculture Danbatta (ABCOAD) and Their School Fees". 9jaPolyTv. 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2023-08-18.

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