About

Ahmadu Bello University Press Limited was established in 1973 and incorporated on January 30^th, 1978 with the mandate of promoting academic excellence through scholarly publishing (publishing and printing of books and other related materials especially for the tertiary institutions). It operates within printing and Publishing Industry with main focus on scholarly publishing. It pays an important role as a media in the achievement of the University main mandate of teaching and research. The Company holds 50,000,000.00 issued and fully paid ordinary share capital of N1.00 each.

Ahmadu Bello University Press Limited is one of the Company’s established and solely owned by the Ahmadu Bello University to diversify its sources of revenue. It’s an independent, fully commercialized venture with its own Management and a Board of Directors.

Ahmadu Bello University Press Limited, offers a range of services follows: –

1. Publishing
2. Commercial Printing
3. Binding of Library Books, Journals, Newspapers and Periodicals
4. Sales of Books, Journals and Periodicals/e-Sales
5. Training on Graphics, Lithography, Printing, Binding and Editorials

Consultancy Services in Printing and Publishing

OUR MISSION

To promote academic excellence through scholarly publishing and uphold high quality printing services for customer satisfaction and return on investment towards research excellence and scholarship

OUR VISION

A cutting edge University Publishing and Printing outfit recognised for excellent quality service delivery in support of research excellence and scholarship. 

OUR VALUES

• Ethics and Good Governance
• Accountability and Transparency
• Commercial Driven Spirit
• Diversification
• Cost and Waste Consciousness

The Board of Directors is the highest decision-making organ in the organization. The Board composition comprised vice-Chancellor or his representative as Chairman, 2 Governing Council Representatives and the Managing Director/CEO as members. The current/ serving member of the Board of Directors’ are: –

Prof. Ahmed Doko Ibrahim

Deputy vice-Chancellor (Administration), ABU, Zaria      –           Chairman

Prof. Kawu Moh,d Umar

Governing Council Representative                                        –           Member

Mal. Rabiu Samaila

Registrar, ABU, Zaria                                                               –           Member

Mal. M.B. Aminu Gurin

Bursar, ABU, Zaria                                                                    –           Member

Mal. Abdulhameed Gambo

Ag. Librarian, Kashim Ibrahim Library                               –           Member

Prof. M.K Aliyu

Representative of Congregation                                           –           Member

Prof. Paul A. Mamza

Senate Representative                                                           –           Member

Ahmad Ibrahim Ja’e

Managing Director                                                                –           Member

Barr. Femi Arigbede                                                     –          Secretary