Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH) (formerly Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil (KUST Wudil)) is located along Gaya/Dutse Road, Wudil LGA of Kano state. The university commenced academic activities in the year 2001 and a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.[1][2][3]
Motto | Learn, Work and Worship |
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Type | State-Owned University; |
Established | 2001 |
Chancellor | Aliko Dangote |
Vice-Chancellor | Prof Musa Tukur Yakasai |
Location | , , Nigeria 11°47′N 8°50′E / 11.783°N 8.833°E |
Website | www.kustwudil.edu.ng |
The University was formerly known as Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST), Wudil. The University is ranked 123rd in the list of Best Universities in Nigeria. The then Governor of Kano state, Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso proposed establishing the university during his first tenure from 1999 to 2003.[4] The university was renamed to Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil in the year 2022 by the Governor of the state Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.[5]
The University Library was established in 2001 with the objectives of support teaching, learning and research activities of the university through systematic acquisition and organization of modern information resource in all field of study patent to the goal of the university.[6][7]
The library has the following units:
The University started with two faculties, the Faculty of Agriculture and Agriculture Technology and the Faculty of Science. It has now grown into six other faculties such as The Faculty of Agriculture and Agriculture Technology(FAAT), Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Science(FACMS), Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science(FAEES), Faculty of Science and Technical Education (FASTE).[8]