ATBU Management and Alumni Condemn Senate's Move to Convert University

The management and alumni of ATBU in Bauchi State have condemned the Senate's attempt to convert the specialized university into a conventional institution through legislative processes at the National Assembly. The alumni association described the move as unacceptable, stating that the process was not consultative and did not align with the university's vision of technological advancement and industrial growth.

The Senate sponsor, Shehu Umar Buba, has been criticized for not engaging with the university before proposing the bill. The stakeholders emphasize the need to focus on strengthening the institution through research funding and global partnerships rather than altering its fundamental identity.