CENTER FOR BIOTECHNOLGY RESEARCH AND TRAINING

Brief History

The biotechnology project of Ahmadu Bello University took off in 1998. The project was completed, established and commissioned on 10th May, 2004.  Before its commissioning on 10th May, 2004, its temporary office began in Department of Veterinary Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, on 17th October, 2000 known as Biotechnology Research and Training Project. The first Coordinator was Dr. J.K.P Kwaga with Mr. S.K Yashim as his Secretary. Dr.  A.J Nok became the 2nd Coordinator in February 2002.  He successfully completed the Biotechnology Research Project, and was commissioned on the 10th May, 2004, and was named CENTRE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND TRAINING (CBRT) and research activities began.  Prof. A.A Ahmadu became the 3rd Coordinator in August, 2004 followed by Dr. S. Ibrahim who was appointed the 4th Coordinator in August, 2005.  Professor A. J. Nok   is now the first Director of the Centre following his appointment which took effect on 1st June, 2007. by the Vice Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University,  Zaria, Nigeia.