Faculty of Engineering

History & Establishment
The Faculty of Engineering and Engineering Technology at ATBU traces its origins to the 1983/1984 academic session, when the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology was first established at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, University. Over time, it expanded its academic portfolio and was later renamed the Faculty of Engineering and Engineering Technology. Since inception, the faculty has played a central role in producing highly skilled engineers to support national development and industrialization in Nigeria.
Mandate and Purpose
The core mandate of the faculty is to:
• Provide high-quality engineering education that combines strong theoretical foundations with extensive practical training;
• Produce graduates equipped for the challenges of a developing economy, capable of solving real-world engineering problems;
• Advance research, innovation, and community service in key engineering disciplines that support national infrastructure, energy, and technology goals.
ATBU’s engineering philosophy emphasizes practical skills, interdisciplinary understanding and exposure to managerial and economic principles relevant to the engineering profession.
Departments
The faculty currently comprises nine departments, each offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in key engineering fields:
1. Agricultural and Bio-Resource Engineering
2. Automobile Engineering
3. Chemical Engineering
4. Civil Engineering
5. Computer and Communications Engineering
6. Electrical/Electronic Engineering
7. Mechanical/Production Engineering
8. Mechatronics and Systems Engineering
9. Petroleum Engineering
Each department combines theory with laboratory and workshop-based learning to ensure graduates are industry-ready.
Unique Strengths and Distinguishing Features
• Practical and Applied Focus: ATBU’s engineering programmes emphasize hands-on experience through well-equipped laboratories, workshops and CAD facilities that reinforce classroom learning.
• Industry Linkages: The faculty maintains partnerships with industry stakeholders, including collaborations with energy and engineering firms, ensuring relevance to current industry practices.
• Accreditation & Recognition: Programmes are accredited by relevant regulatory bodies such as the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), affirming their quality and professional relevance.
• Research & Postgraduate Training: Beyond undergraduate education, the faculty supports advanced research leading to Master’s and Ph.D. degrees, fostering innovation in areas such as structural systems, energy technologies and automation.
• Regional and National Impact: Graduates serve across Nigeria’s industrial, infrastructural and technological sectors, contributing to national development objectives.
Vision
To be a leading Faculty of Engineering and Engineering Technology, renowned for excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and professional practice, and for producing engineers who contribute effectively to sustainable national and global development.
Mission
The Faculty of Engineering and Engineering Technology is committed to training competent, innovative and ethically responsible engineers through quality teaching, intensive practical training and impactful research. The Faculty seeks to advance engineering knowledge, support industrial and technological development, and provide solutions to societal challenges in line with the mandate of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University.
Strategic Goals
In pursuit of its vision and mission, the Faculty shall:
i. Deliver high-quality, industry-relevant engineering education supported by strong theoretical foundations and extensive hands-on experience.
ii. Promote research, innovation, and postgraduate training that address critical challenges in infrastructure, energy, technology, agriculture, and the environment.
iii. Strengthen linkages with industry, professional bodies, and regulatory agencies to enhance curriculum relevance, student employability, and technology transfer.
iv. Develop and sustain human and physical capacity, including continuous staff development and modern laboratories, workshops, and digital facilities.
v. Uphold professional ethics, sustainability, and quality assurance, in compliance with national and international engineering standards.
Core Objectives
The Faculty aims to:
• Produce graduates with sound engineering knowledge, practical competence and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Equip students with broad-based skills, including communication, leadership, entrepreneurship, teamwork and lifelong learning.
• Advance research and innovation that support national development priorities and global engineering advancement.
• Provide consultancy, community service and industry-driven solutions through applied engineering practice.
• Maintain academic excellence and accreditation standards as prescribed by the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and other relevant bodies.