The Centre for Information Technology (CIT) was established during phase 1 of the development of the Federal University of Technology, Babura in 2022 to deliver prompt and reliable ICT services to the University.
As a multipurpose hub, the CIT serves as a central repository for critical University data, including student and staff records. Additionally, the Centre extends its services to the broader community, providing access to its resources and expertise.
The CIT is led by Director Dr. Khalid Haruna, who oversees the strategic management and administration of the University’s ICT resources. Under his guidance, the Centre has established three specialized divisions, each staffed by competent professionals:
These divisions work synergistically to ensure the provision of effective ICT services, supporting the University’s mission and vision.
To become a leading Centre of excellence in ICT, providing cutting-edge technology solutions, services, and expertise that enhance teaching, learning, research, and community outreach.
To empower the University community through technology, by providing accessible, reliable, and innovative ICT services that support academic success, research, and community outreach.
Dr. Khalid Haruna holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems (University of Malaya, 2018) and B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees (Bayero University, Kano). His research spans Recommender Systems, IoT, Big Data Analytics, Sentiment Analysis, and e-Learning, with over 50 ISI WoS/Scopus-indexed publications in top journals like PLoS ONE and IEEE Access. He’s a guest editor for Frontiers in Psychology and has extensive peer-review and conference committee experience. Dr. Haruna has supervised 14 M.Sc. students, mentors Ph.D. candidates. He doubles as Director ICT and HOD Computer Science. Beyond academia, he is the Managing Director of LaynHub and SAKA Synergy Limited and serves as a co-founder of Alfagachi Integrated Farms Limited.
