As we all know is a tradition for every school around the world be it primary, secondary or higher institutions to have a logo and a motto that depict its meaning. In most cases, the origin of a logo derives from its history or physical features of its environment; whilst other is base on culture, which depicts its aim and aspirations, hope and goals envisioned.
Take the Nigeria Coat of Arm for example, the coat of arm is the logo of the country and it has its motto and its meaning.
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The Eagle on the Nigeria coat of arm stands for strength. The green and white banded on top of shield represent the rich soil of the country. The black shield means fertile soil and the giant Y-shape depict the Niger - Benue Rivers. The horse at the sides of the shield represent dignity and the red flowers showcase the beauty of the Nation while the motto is "Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress.
Now just like the Coat of Arms, Atbu has its own, which represent what she stand for. The logo of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University is derived from the two sources above, showing its physical features and drawing attention to its aims and objective or goals.
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The Atbu logo interpret the following: The logo near the top of the shield stands for the Nation's National color, emphasizing the federal nature of the institution. The white portion occupied by an open book is a common features of educational institution. The sun-ray at the top of national color means Education is the source of light. The lower part of the logo depicts the Inselbergs or hills in relief. The antenna at the communication tower conveys the technology vocation of the university. And lastly it motto: Doctrina Mater Artium which is a latin word means " Education is the mother of all practical arts".
And their you have it, the interpretation of the Atbu logo. For those of you who have no idea of what the logo stands for now you do.
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