About Us

The Biotechnology Research Project of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria was initiated when a letter was sent to the Sole Administrators on 9th March, 1997 on the need for Biotechnology laboratory at Ahmadu Bello University signed by Jacob Kwaga on behalf of S. Ibrahim, U.S Abdullahi and David Ogwu.

The proposal was approved by the Sole Administrator on 11th March, 1997. Adversory committee on establishement of Biotechnology laboratary was constituted by Register vide letter ref. R/ORG/48 dated 16th October, 1998, consisting of 8 members and a secretary.

A central Bank of Nigeria’s contribution to capacity building through the Nigerian University System, amounting to ₦25 million was recieved on 16th November, 1998, which was earmarked for development of the center.

Following submission of the committee’s report, a forum on Biotechnology Research and Training of stakeholders was held on July 19, 1999. The purpose was to discuss the concept, priority areas for development, list of research equipment, etc. for proposed center.

A Project Coordinator, Technical Implementation Committee, and various working groups were appointed in October, 1999.