ABUAD ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
Spring Edition · Vol. 1, Issue No. 1
May 2026 · Magazine Copy
Inside this edition
ABUAD Marks 16 Years
Global celebration of academic excellence.
Fingertips Platform
Helping small businesses go digital.
NUESA → Patent Innovator
Khalifa Shu’aib’s journey.
Advance Career in Finance
PhD at ABUAD Business School.
Free Aviation Training
MOU opens new runways.
From the Desk of the Alumni President
Barr. Timothy Atasie, President, ABUAD Alumni Association
It is my honour and privilege to welcome you to the maiden edition of the ABUAD Alumni Newsletter, our shared space for connection, celebration, and community. Whether you graduated last year or over a decade ago, whether you are in Lagos or London, Abuja or Atlanta, this newsletter is created for you and sustained by you. It is a platform to keep us united, to celebrate our achievements, and to strengthen the bonds that make the ABUAD Alumni Family truly special.
Looking Ahead
We have exciting plans for the association in the months ahead – from expanded mentorship initiatives for current students, to deeper engagement with alumni across the diaspora, to more opportunities for members to connect, collaborate, and contribute to one another’s journeys.
A key part of this vision is the creation of alumni chapters in major cities, which will serve as hubs for networking, support, and shared growth. In addition, we are laying the groundwork for the erection of an Alumni Building at ABUAD – a landmark that will stand as a testament to how far we have come and the strength of the community we continue to build.
I encourage every alumnus reading this to play their part: share your story, nominate a fellow graduate for a spotlight, attend our events, support the students who will walk the same path we have walked. The strength of this network is only as great as the participation of its members and, with these new initiatives, I believe we are building something truly enduring and special here.
Barr. Timothy Atasie
President, ABUAD Alumni Association
Afe Babalola University, Ado‑Ekiti
Alumni Network Growth
*Active members across global chapters (2019–2026)
Graduates
Chapters (planned)
Featured Stories
ABUAD Marks 16 Years of Excellence
Sixteen years strong – ABUAD celebrates its anniversary in style, welcoming a global audience of scholars and delegates to Ado‑Ekiti.
Read moreFingertips: Helping Small Businesses Go Digital
Meet the ABUAD graduate who saw a gap in Nigeria’s digital economy and built a platform to close it, one small business at a time.
Read moreFrom NUESA President to Patent Innovator
Leadership on campus was just the beginning. Discover how Khalifa Shu’aib turned his engineering passion into patented innovations.
Read moreAdvance Your Career in Finance
Ready to lead in global finance? ABUAD Business School’s PhD programme is calling ambitious professionals to take the next step.
Read moreFree Aviation Training for Engineering Students
Landmark MOU gives ABUAD engineering students free access to aviation training, opening runways to new careers.
Read moreEditorial Team
Oladeji Oluwatobiloba
ABUAD Alumni PRO
Mark Achukwu
Chief Editor
Olisah Olarewaju
Creative Director
FULL VERSION COMING OUT THIS MONTH
Join us in building the best community
Written Articles · Business Adverts · Success Stories
Subscribe for updates