GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
October 25, 2004

Groundbreaking ceremony marks successful beginnings for AUN, attended by numerous dignitaries.

October 25, 2004 marked the beginning of the reality of superior higher education in Nigeria. People from all works of life including cabinet ministers, state governors, members of the National Assembly and many ambassadors, witnessed this historic event. Nigerian President, His Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo, laid the foundational cornerstone for the first phase of construction. The campus, which spans close to 200 acres, is expected to have 47 state-of-art facilities, resembling a first-rate university in America. Construction on the first four buildings by Julius Berger commenced on October 1, 2004.

After years of planning, collaboration and efforts, the AUN vision is becoming a reality --- New Concept, Fresh Options.

More Information...

• President Obasanjo's Speech
• BOT Chairman's Speech
• Ceremony Agenda

Press Coverage

• ABTI-American University: a Boost for Education
  Vanguard, Oct. 27, 2004
  
  
• Obasanjo Visits Adamawa, Initiates a Number of Projects
  Nigeria First, Oct. 26, 2004
  
  
• Atikus Varsity to Follow US Model
  P.M. News, Oct. 25, 2004
  
  
• Obasanjo to Lay ABTI Varsity's Foundation
  This Day, Oct. 24, 2004
  
  
• Obasanjo to Visit Adamawa Next Monday
  Daily Champion, Oct. 23, 2004
  
  
• Obasanjo to lay varsity's foundation in Adamawa
  The Guardian, Oct. 21, 2004