ABU Commends Staff Ranked Among World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University
Ahmadu Bello University celebrates six staff members listed among the world's top 2% scientists, as analysed by Stanford University and Elsevier. Keep reading for details.
6 Ahmadu Bello University, ABU Staff Ranked Among Top 2% Scientists in the World
The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Senate has praised six staff members for their recognition as part of the world’s top 2% scientists, as identified by Stanford University and Elsevier.
This commendation came during the 540th Regular Senate meeting on 26 September 2024.
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Recognised Scientists from ABU
This year’s achievement marks an improvement from the 2023 list, which had four staff members.
Among those honoured this year are:Prof. Mohammed Shafiu, Department of Clinical Pharmacy (world rank: 154,113)
Prof. Jha Basant Kumar, Department of Mathematics (world rank: 186,230)
Dr. Mohammed Auwal Ibrahim, Department of Biochemistry (world rank: 339,682)
Dr. Aliyu Alhaji, Department of Community Medicine (world rank: 435,376)
Prof. Mu’awiya Babale Sufiyan, Department of Community Medicine (world rank: 621,051)
Prof. Joseph Olusegun Ayo, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology (world rank: 729,525)
University’s Other Achievements
In addition to recognising its top scientists, the Senate acknowledged several other accomplishments.
The university won 3rd place in the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) National Essay Competition, a first for ABU.
The Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology also received a donation of two million Naira from an alumnus.
The Bankole Olumide Scholarship award was another highlight for the institution.
Honouring Excellence in Academia
The Senate further celebrated the recognition of Prof. Clara L. Ejembi by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, with a prize named in her honour.
Several staff members were also promoted to the ranks of Professor and Reader/Principal Research Fellow during the meeting.
These achievements highlight ABU’s continued commitment to academic excellence and global recognition.
For more information on ABU’s milestones, visit the official
Ahmadu Bello University website.
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