ABU Theatre Students Celebrate Visiting Veterinary Medicine Class of ’82 with Dramatic Performance

Postgraduate students from Ahmadu Bello University’s Department of Theatre and Performing Arts recently hosted a special drama titled “The Missing Face” to honor the visiting Veterinary Medicine Class of ’82.

This class had returned to the university to express their gratitude for the role the institution played in their personal and professional development.

The 45-minute performance, held at the University Drama Village, was a poignant portrayal of the African diaspora experience, highlighting the challenges and aspirations of those seeking to reconnect with their roots.

The storyline revolves around a woman’s quest to find her ancestral home and reunite with her family in Africa.

The event was attended by members of the visiting class, led by the retired Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, Dr. Gideon Mshelbwala, who expressed great enthusiasm for the performance organized in their honour by the University Management.

During their visit, the class had the opportunity to meet with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kabiru Bala, and were given a tour of the university campus, including the Directorate of University Advancement and International Education (DUA & IE), where they engaged with staff and interacted with students and faculty members from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, from which they graduated in 1982.

The visit concluded with a series of interactive sessions and ended on a high note of appreciation and nostalgia for their alma mater.

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