University of Abuja Completes New Teaching and Research Facilities

The University of Abuja has expanded its teaching and practical learning infrastructure with the completion of three new facilities funded through Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and the Federal Government Appropriation.

The completed projects include a Botanical Garden and a Zoological Garden, both financed through the university's Internally Generated Revenue, as well as a Storage Building for the Physics and Chemistry Laboratories. The storage facility was funded through the Federal Government Appropriation and completed with support from the university's IGR.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, formally presented the facilities to the respective deans and urged them to maximise their use in advancing teaching, research, and practical learning.

He expressed optimism that the Botanical Garden and Zoological Garden would, over time, become major attractions for visitors to the university and the Federal Capital Territory, providing opportunities to appreciate nature while promoting education, research, and recreation.

The handover ceremony marked another step in the university's efforts to strengthen its academic infrastructure and enhance the learning environment for students and staff.