ABU pharmacy graduates have launched a new effort called the Faculty Alumni Give-Back Initiative to strengthen support for academic projects and infrastructure within the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The initiative was unveiled during the Silver Jubilee Graduation Anniversary Homecoming of the U92PH Class, held on Thursday, 6th November, 2025.
The alumni described the idea as a structured way to contribute to the faculty through sustainable development, capacity building, and educational support, which aligns with the growing demand for quality pharmaceutical education and improved learning facilities.
According to the group, the aim is to create a long-term platform for alumni to support key academic and physical development needs. Members of the U92PH Class said the initiative would help drive meaningful investments in pharmaceutical training, research development, and student support. They also discussed how they could partner with the faculty in specific areas of need, noting that collective action is necessary to strengthen the faculty and improve its global competitiveness.
During their homecoming, the alumni toured the faculty, interacted with students and staff, and expressed satisfaction with the visible growth recorded since their graduation. They highlighted improvements in laboratory equipment, lecture facilities, and overall faculty development. The faculty management noted that the visit brought encouragement and renewed hope, with expectations that similar engagements would follow from other alumni groups.
In his welcome address, the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prof Mohammed Garba Magaji, praised the initiative as a thoughtful step toward uplifting the faculty. He said the project represents their shared commitment to giving back and supporting future pharmacists. “We are the first alumni class to come together in this way after 25 years. Other classes are watching us closely. They are looking up to us for direction and inspiration,” he said.
Prof Magaji added that although each alumnus had achieved significant milestones individually, they could achieve far more collectively as a united alumni family. He also thanked the university management for its continuous support and for maintaining an enabling environment that promotes academic growth and institutional pride.
