A doctoral candidate in the Department of Animal Production at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the State Security Service (SSS), alleging academic sabotage, abuse of power, and denial of a fair hearing by his department.
Speaking with PREMIUM TIMES, Ebule Kenneth said his research project led to the invention of a specialised milking cluster machine designed specifically for milking Nigerian indigenous cows. However, he accused the chairman of his supervisory committee of frustrating his efforts by unjustifiably prolonging the project and delaying his graduation.
According to Mr Kenneth, the university appointed three supervisors to oversee his research: Professors Demo Kalla, Hassan Mai, and M.M. Abubakar.
“In August 2023, I presented my research data to Professor Kalla, who serves as the chairman of my supervisory committee. He refused to accept it without providing any justification,” Mr Kenneth stated. “However, the other two committee members took me under their wing and continued working with me, which eventually led to the successful invention of the milking machine in 2024.”
