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    Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria - Nigeria

Department of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria - Nigeria
HOD, Prof. M. Asiaka
Prof. M. Asiaka

Head of Department

Welcome Message

The Federal Government vision of transforming agriculture in Nigeria from subsistence to commercial cannot be achieved without significant improvement in level of agricultural mechanization. Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering plays vital role in this direction. Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering which is under both Faculty of Engineering operate as Agricultural Mechanization Research Programme. Under this programme various improvements in agricultural mechanization such as: postharvest machinery development of some selected crops, agricultural machinery testing and standardization, soil improvement and man power development and training were achieved. To be able to sustain the achieved success, the department of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering is engaged in strategic plan development and implementation in line with the Ahmadu Bello University plan policy.

Programmes

B. Eng Agricultural & Bio-Resources Engineering

Duration:5 Years

The objectives of the Department in line with the objectives of the University as articulated in Article 4 of its 1962 and 1975 Laws are:

PGD Agricultural & Bio-Resources Engineering

Duration:2 Years

The Engineering Technologists (Holders of HND) are desirous of attaining Engineers Cadre. The required qualification to be an Engineer

Msc. Agricultural & Bio-Resources Engineering

Duration: Years

The objectives of the Department in line with the objectives of the University as articulated in Article 4 of its 1962 and 1975 Laws are:

Ph.D Agricultural & Bio-Resources Engineering

Duration: Years

The objectives of the Department in line with the objectives of the University as articulated in Article 4 of its 1962 and 1975 Laws are: