MISSION

The Department aims to break new ground in the Earth Sciences through research and the dissemination of knowledge of the highest quality; to establish and foster national and international collaboration in the various fields of geology in order to produce skilled geologists that can fit as professionals in the Solid minerals, Petroleum, Water, Construction and Environmental sub-sectors that meet the needs of Nigeria and the rest of the world for growth and development.

VISION

To produce skilled man-power in the field of Geology for national growth and development.

PHILOSOPHY

The department shares the overall philisophy of Ahmadu Bello University. It exist to impact and develop knowledge in the earth science to men and women regardless of age, religion, nationality and ethnic background, and specifically concentrates on its area of specialisation. It exist to advance the frontiers of learning and to break new ground in earth science through teaching, research and dissemination of knowledge of the highest quality to establish and foster national and international integration, to produce high level man-power and to enhance capacity building through training and retraining in order to meet the needs of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world.