IBBUL to Launch Bakery and Water Production Units

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), is set to unveil its University-run bakery, confectionery, and sachet and bottled water production units at the Centre for Entrepreneurship Innovation and Development (CEID).

The launch is part of the institution's entrepreneurship drive and a broader intervention by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) aimed at promoting entrepreneurship education and fostering economic self-reliance among Nigerian university students.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Hadi Sulaiman, emphasized the institution's readiness to integrate practical skill acquisition into the campus experience. The new units will serve as learning hubs, equipping students with hands-on skills in food processing, packaging, branding, and business management.

The development aligns with IBBUL's long-term strategy to reposition academic training with practical and entrepreneurial relevance. The new units will also serve as platforms for internships, industrial training, and research for students in related disciplines.

The launch of the bakery and water production units is expected to generate internal revenue for the university while creating temporary employment opportunities for skilled students and staff. The university community and surrounding towns are optimistic that the renewed entrepreneurial focus will bring fresh energy and innovation to campus life.

The Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship Innovation and Development, Professor Idris Ndagi, commended the Vice Chancellor for his visionary leadership, describing the new ventures as a "giant step forward" in making IBBUL a model for enterprise-driven education.