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]
| Audu Bako school of Agriculture | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
 | |
| , Nigeria | |
| Information | |
| Established | 2002 |
| Founder | Kano state government |
| Category | School of agriculture |
| Director | Prof M. A Wailare |
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
edit- The College Provost — Prof M. A Wailare
- Deputy Provost — Abdulhamid Bala
- Registrar — Musa Sa'ad Abdullahi
- Bursar — Aliyu Ibrahim Gaya
- Librarian — Dahiru Bala Bichi
Faculties and programmes
editThe 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
editAccording to its official website, the school has 12 departments.[8][9]
- Fisheries Technonlogy
- Pest Management Technology
- Home and Rural Economics
- Computer Science
- Crop Production Technology
- Animal Health & Husbandry
- Animal Health & Production Technology
- Forestry Technology
- Agriculture
- Agric Extensions & Management
- Agricultural & Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology
- Remedial and General Studies
References
edit- ^ "Kano govt to upgrade Audu Bako College of Agric - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Home | Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta". www.abcoad.edu.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "Audu Bako College of Agriculture Courses & Requirements". ScholarsAfrik. Archived from the original on 2016-02-01. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ^ "Faculties in Audu Bako College Of Agriculture, Dambatta, Kano State". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ "Departments | Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta". www.abcoad.edu.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "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.
