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18 unusual facts about Ahmadu Bello University


Abba Sayyadi Ruma

He gained a BA in History from the University of Sokoto, a Masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and a Ph.D in International Relations from the University of Abuja.

Alhassan Bako Zaku

He attended Barewa College, Zaria (1965 - 1971) and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1972 – 1979) where he obtained a B.sc (Ed) degree in 1976, and an M.Ed in 1979.

Ghali Umar Na'Abba

He studied Political Science at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and was later elected secretary of the ABU chapter of the People's Redemption Party.

Ibrahim Zakzaky

He attended the Provincial Arabic School, Zaria (1969-1970), Law School (now the School for Arabic Studies), Kano (1971-1975) and the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria (1976-1979).

Idris Waziri

Waziri gained a degree at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, then joined the government as an administrative officer.

Ishaya Bakut

He attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1971–1975) where he earned a B.Sc Engineering.

Kashim Ibrahim-Imam

He earned degrees in political science and international economic relations from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and the University of Maiduguri.

Magaji Muhammed

He attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he earned a BA Degree in Administration.

Mamman Shata

Shata was awarded honorary doctorate degree by Ahmadu Bello University in recognition of his contributions to Hausa literature.

Maryam Ciroma

She attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, graduating in 1978 with a degree in Political Science, and later obtained a postgraduate diploma in Public Administration.

Michael Mortimore

He first taught and researched at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, between 1962 and 1979, during which time he trained many students, built a map library, and edited the journal Savanna.

Mohammed Abba Gana

He was admitted to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1966 - 1969) where he obtained a degree in electrical engineering.

Muhammed K. Abubakar

He studied Biochemistry at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he earned a B.Sc in 1982 and an M.Sc in 1989.

Musa Mohammed Sada

He attended Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria and gained a B.SC in 1982 and M.Sc in Architecture in 1984.

Mustapha Bello

Mustapha obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Nduese Essien

He attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he obtained a B.Sc in Business Administration in 1972.

Shettima Mustapha

In 1967, aged 28, he was admitted into Ahmadu Bello University, graduating in 1972 and then working as a researcher with the university's Institute for Agricultural Research.

Vanessa Beeman

She studied prehistory at Manchester and Liverpool, and for a Post Graduate Diploma in Education in Wales before teaching at a school in Truro, going on to a post with the Federal Department of Antiquities in Nigeria, and afterwards to teach at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria.


Abdulkareem Baba Aminu

Baba Aminu went to the Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, for a degree in Business Administration, while pursuing a career as a studio painter.

Bola Shagaya

She had her secondary school education at Queens School, Ilorin, and her tertiary education at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Armstrong College in California, where she studied economics and accountancy.