The Vice Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University zaria, Professor Adamu Ahmed says the university will collaborate with Nigeria Union of Journalists to train its members.
He stated this when Executive members of the NUJ Zaria Chapter paid him a congratulatory visit at his office in zaria.
The Vice Chancellor, who described them as friends of the university, also said no administration would do less in cooperating with Journalists.
He said a lot of good things were happening in Ahmadu Bello University without the public knowing.
Professor Ahmed explained that the institution’s global ranking had significantly improved and that this year’s JAMB Mega price of #500 million went to Ahmadu Bello University.
The Vice Chancellor therefore appreciated the union for the felicitation,saying he was excited with their representation in zaria.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Zaria Unit Malam Sagir Mohammed Awwal who described Professor Ahmed as a dedicated, honest and innovative equally congratulated staff, students and all ABU alumni on the choice of Ahmed as the Vice Chancellor.
Sagir praised the university for its academic excellence, saying its tremendous contributions to the development of Nigeria were remarkable.
He said there had been a good working relationship between the university and Journalists in zaria and that the union was looking forward to a more productive relationship.
The chairman also said members would continue to discharge their responsibilities professionally in promoting the academic activities of the university.
He said the Union had a total of 23 members covering activities in eight local government areas of kaduna zone one.
COV/HALIRU HAMZA
