ABU Zaria Announces ID Card Collection Schedule for Newly Admitted Students

The management of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, through the University Security Services, has announced the commencement of identity card collection for newly admitted undergraduate students for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The exercise applies to 100-level students and 200-level Direct Entry students whose identity cards are now ready for collection.

The collection exercise is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 8, 2026, and will run daily from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the ID Card Office, ABU Security Headquarters.

Collection Schedule by Faculty

The university has released a structured timetable to guide students and ensure an orderly process:

Mondays
Faculty of Social Sciences
ABU Business School
Faculty of Agriculture

Tuesdays
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Physical Sciences

Wednesdays
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Design

Thursdays
Faculty of Life Sciences
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Fridays
Faculty of Education

Collection Guidelines

The university management also issued strict conditions for collection of the identity cards:

Students must appear in person for collection; proxy collection is not allowed

A photocopy of the official admission letter must be presented

Students must strictly adhere to their assigned faculty schedule, as those who appear on non-designated days will not be attended to

The university emphasized that compliance with the schedule is mandatory to ensure smooth coordination of the exercise.

The notice was issued by the Management of University Security Services, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.