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CIVIL ENGINEERING

"Building the Foundations of Society"

The Civil Engineering Department at ADUSTECH is dedicated to training engineers who design, construct, and maintain essential infrastructure for Nigeria's development. We focus on sustainable development, structural integrity, and innovative solutions for urban and rural challenges.

NIGERIAN
CIVIL ENGINEERING

Programs Offered

B.Eng. Civil Engineering (5-year program)
M.Eng. Structural Engineering
PhD in Civil Engineering

Establishment

Established in 2006
Accredited by COREN and NUC
Over 18 years of academic excellence

Student Population

500+ Undergraduate Students
60+ Postgraduate Students
12:1 Student to Faculty Ratio

About Our Department

Established in 2006, we are committed to developing civil engineers who create sustainable infrastructure solutions for Nigeria's growing needs and national development.

The Civil Engineering Department at ADUSTECH provides comprehensive training in structural design, construction management, geotechnical engineering, and environmental systems. Our graduates are equipped to tackle Nigeria's infrastructure challenges through innovative and sustainable approaches.

Civil Engineering Infrastructure
18+ Years of Excellence

Structural Engineering

Design and analysis of buildings, bridges, and infrastructure systems for Nigerian conditions.

Transportation

Highway design, traffic engineering, and transportation systems planning for Nigeria.

Water Resources

Hydrology, hydraulic systems, water supply, and environmental engineering solutions.

Geotechnical

Soil mechanics, foundation design, and earthwork construction for Nigerian soils.

Professional Affiliations

Connecting our students to national and global engineering standards

COREN

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria

Regulatory Body

NSE

The Nigerian Society of Engineers

Parent Body

NICES

Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers

Professional Body

ASCE

American Society of Civil Engineers

International Body

Academic Programs

5-Year Bachelor of Engineering Program - Course Structure

CVE 101

Introduction to Civil Engineering

Overview of civil engineering disciplines, history, and professional ethics in Nigerian context.

2 Units Core
MTH 101

Elementary Mathematics I

Algebra, trigonometry, and basic calculus for engineering applications.

3 Units Core
PHY 101

General Physics I

Mechanics, properties of matter, and thermodynamics fundamentals.

3 Units Core
CVE 201

Engineering Drawing & CAD

Technical drawing, orthographic projections, and AutoCAD basics for Nigerian construction.

3 Units Core
CVE 203

Engineering Mechanics

Statics, dynamics, and equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies.

3 Units Core
CVE 205

Surveying I

Basic surveying principles, equipment, and field measurements for Nigerian terrain.

3 Units Core
CVE 301

Structural Analysis I

Analysis of determinate structures, beams, and trusses.

3 Units Core
CVE 303

Fluid Mechanics

Fluid properties, statics, dynamics, and flow in pipes.

3 Units Core
CVE 305

Geotechnical Engineering I

Soil classification, compaction, permeability, and shear strength for Nigerian soils.

3 Units Core
CVE 401

Reinforced Concrete Design

Design of reinforced concrete beams, columns, and slabs to Nigerian standards.

3 Units Core
CVE 403

Transportation Engineering

Highway design, traffic analysis, and transportation planning for Nigerian roads.

3 Units Core
CVE 405

Water Resources Engineering

Hydrology, hydraulic structures, and water supply systems for Nigerian communities.

3 Units Core
CVE 501

Project Management

Construction project planning, scheduling, and cost control in Nigerian context.

2 Units Core
CVE 503

Professional Practice

Engineering ethics, contracts, and legal aspects of construction in Nigeria.

2 Units Core
CVE 599

Final Year Project

Independent research project with design and implementation addressing Nigerian challenges.

6 Units Core

Department Executives

Student Leadership for 2025/2026 Academic Session

Habeebullahi Adeshina Ibrahim

HABEEBULLAHI A. IBRAHIM

President

Civil Engineering
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Rufaida Abdulkareem

RUFAIDA ABDULKAREEM

Vice President

Civil Engineering
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Mudassir Mustapha

MUDASSIR MUSTAPHA

Deputy President

Civil Engineering
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Abibakar Musur Dan Masani

ABIBAKAR MUSUR DAN MASANI

General Secretary

Civil Engineering
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Khadijat Aliyu Balasa

KHADIJAT ALIYU BALASA

Assistant Gen. Secretary

Civil Engineering
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Umar Yusuf Garba

UMAR YUSUF GARBA

Academic Director

Civil Engineering
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Mitawaklil Ali Muhammad

MITAWAKLIL ALI MUHAMMAD

Auditor General

Civil Engineering
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Abdussamad Lurwan Jaruna

ABDUSSAMAD L. JARUNA

Welfare Director

Civil Engineering
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Bilal Musa Mahmud

BILAL MUSA MAHMUD

Welfare Director II

Civil Engineering
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Inusa Sadiq Ilyas

INUSA SADIQ ILYAS

Social Director I

Civil Engineering
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Obi Kanyidi-Osowor Neji

OBI KANYIDI-OSOWOR NEJI

Social Director II

Civil Engineering
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Abdulhalim Tasiu

ABDULHALIM TASIU

Public Relations Officer

Civil Engineering
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Muhammad Musa Mwada

MUHAMMAD MUSA MWADA

Chief of Staff

Civil Engineering
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Level Coordinators

Student Representatives for Each Academic Level

100 Level Coordinator

YUSUF ADAMU

First Year Representative

Phone: 0812 345 6891

200 Level Coordinator

AMINA SULAIMAN

Second Year Representative

Phone: 0812 345 6892

300 Level Coordinator

JAMES OKORO

Third Year Representative

Phone: 0812 345 6893

400 Level Coordinator

MARYAM YAKUBU

Fourth Year Representative

Phone: 0812 345 6894

500 Level Coordinator

IBRAHIM MUSA

Final Year Representative

Phone: 0812 345 6895

Our Faculty Members

Experienced academics and industry professionals

Professor Ahmed Ali

Prof. Ahmed Ali

Head of Department

PhD in Structural Engineering (University of Lagos)
M.Eng. Construction Management

Structural Design Earthquake Engineering Concrete Technology
Dr. Grace Okonkwo

Dr. Grace Okonkwo

Associate Professor

PhD in Geotechnical Engineering (University of Ibadan)
M.Sc. Soil Mechanics

Foundation Engineering Soil Dynamics Slope Stability
Dr. Musa Bello

Dr. Musa Bello

Senior Lecturer

PhD in Transportation Engineering (Ahmadu Bello University)
M.Eng. Highway Engineering

Traffic Engineering Pavement Design Transport Planning
Dr. Aisha Mohammed

Dr. Aisha Mohammed

Lecturer I

PhD in Water Resources (University of Port Harcourt)
M.Eng. Environmental Engineering

Hydrology Water Treatment Environmental Systems

Notable Alumni

Our graduates making impacts in various industries across Nigeria

Alumni Success Story

ENG. KABIRU SANI

Class of 2010

Project Director

Julius Berger Nigeria PLC, Abuja

Alumni Success Story

ENG. CHINWE OKAFOR

Class of 2012

Structural Engineer

Reynolds Construction Company, Lagos

Alumni Success Story

DR. MUSA IBRAHIM

Class of 2008

Research Director

Federal Ministry of Works, Abuja

Alumni Success Story

ENG. FATIMA ALIYU

Class of 2015

Highway Design Engineer

Federal Roads Maintenance Agency

Laboratories & Facilities

State-of-the-art facilities for practical learning

Structural Engineering Laboratory

Structural Engineering Lab

Universal Testing Machine, Strain Gauges, Load Frames

Equipped for testing concrete, steel, and composite materials for structural applications.

Geotechnical Laboratory

Geotechnical Laboratory

Triaxial Test Apparatus, Consolidation Test, Direct Shear Test

Comprehensive soil testing equipment for geotechnical investigation and analysis.

CAD Laboratory

CAD Laboratory

40 High-end Computers, AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD Pro

Software suite for computer-aided design, building information modeling, and structural analysis.

Surveying Laboratory

Surveying Laboratory

Total Stations, Theodolites, GPS Equipment, Levels

Modern surveying equipment for field measurements and geospatial data collection.

Department Statistics

18+ Faculty Members
500+ Undergraduate Students
60+ Postgraduate Students
6 Laboratories
94% Graduate Employment Rate
65+ Research Publications

Student Projects Gallery

Innovative projects by our civil engineering students

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