Ahmadu Bello University Partners with Huawei and Signal Alliance for Major ICT Infrastructure Overhaul

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) is set to embark on a comprehensive overhaul of its entire ICT infrastructure. The university community and the general public are invited to a formal ceremony marking the official commencement of the ABU ICT Infrastructure Revamp Project.

The initiative, officially titled the 'Network Infrastructure Refresh Project: Huawei Smart Campus for ABU', will officially launch with the signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Ceremony Details

The kick-off event is scheduled for:

Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Venue: Yusufu Bala Usman Hall, ABU, Zaria

Key Partnerships and Project Scope

The MOU will be signed by representatives from Ahmadu Bello University, Huawei Technologies (Nig) Ltd, and Signal Alliance.

The ambitious project involves a comprehensive overhaul of the university’s entire ICT network architecture and devices, structured into three distinct phases:

Phase I: Data Centre and Storage Network

Phase II: Distribution Layer Network

Phase III: Access Layer Network

This initiative reflects ABU's commitment to advancing learning, research, and national integration through high-quality technological infrastructure, in alignment with its founding mission from the Ahmadu Bello University Law 1962.