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Amazing Borno, Maiduguri (2025)

19/07/2025

OUR HEROES:- GEN. MOHAMMED BABAGANA MONGUNO, CFR 1957 - TO DATE

A man who always insist that the right thing be done at the right time, but do not welcome mediocrity, cheat and laziness will always reward hard work and punctuality like he did in all the command he headed during his days in the Army as attested to by those who worked with him.

Early Life and Education:-
Mohammed Babagana Monguno was born in 1957 in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. He hails from a prominent Kanuri family with a long history of service to Nigeria. He received his early education in Borno State before proceeding to the prestigious King’s College, Lagos, one of Nigeria’s top secondary schools.

He later joined the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, as a member of the 21st Regular Course, where he trained as a military officer. Monguno also obtained advanced military training in Nigeria and abroad, including courses in intelligence, security, and strategic studies.

He holds academic and professional qualifications from institutions such as:-
Royal College of Defence Studies, United Kingdom.

National Defence College, Nigeria.

George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, Germany.

Military Career:-
As a Combatant regular Officer of the Nigeria Army who was once recommended for the chief of Army Staff position. Monguno served in the Nigerian Army for over three decades, rising to the rank of Major General before retiring.

During his career, he held several key command and staff appointments, including:-
Commander, Guards Brigade.

Chief of Logistics (Army Headquarters).

Commandant, Nigerian Defence Intelligence School.

Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI).

He was widely respected for his discipline, intelligence expertise, and loyalty to the Nigerian state.

National Security Adviser (2015–2023):-
In July 2015, Nigerian Presidency President Late Muhammadu Buhari appointed Monguno as the National Security Adviser (NSA). He succeeded Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) and served until May 2023, making him one of Nigeria's longest-serving NSAs.

As NSA, Monguno coordinated national security strategies, intelligence operations, and counter-terrorism policies. He played a central role in:-
Overseeing operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents in the Northeast.

Strengthening Nigeria’s international security cooperation.

Developing Nigeria’s cybersecurity and intelligence frameworks.

Coordinating inter-agency efforts on internal security, counter-terrorism, and anti-kidnapping strategies.

He was known for advocating non-kinetic approaches to counter-insurgency, emphasizing deradicalization, rehabilitation, and community engagement in conflict zones.

Awards and Honors:-
In recognition of his outstanding service to Nigeria, Monguno was conferred the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) by the President of Nigeria. He also holds several military decorations and medals.

Personal Life:-
Mohammed Babagana Monguno is a private individual who values discipline, service, and integrity. He is married with children and is known for his reserved demeanor and strategic mindset.

19/07/2025

OUR HEROES:- LATE AMB. AHMED ALGAZALI, OON 1938 - 2024

Ambassador Ahmed Algazali was a distinguished public servant whose leadership shaped the administrative and democratic trajectory of modern Nigeria. From advancing through civil service to representing Nigeria abroad, and culminating in driving meaningful reforms at the federal level, his contributions continue to resonate in the country’s governance institutions.

Early Life & Education:-
Born in Marte, Borno State, in 1938, into a prominent, educated family from Maiduguri. Began primary education in Gaidam (1947), progressed through schools in Nguru, before moving to Borno Middle School, then the renowned Barewa College.
Attended Nigerian College (1959–1961), then proceeded to the University of Ibadan, graduating in 1964 alongside notable figures including Liman and Adamu Ciroma.

Diplomatic & National Roles:-
Appointed Nigeria’s Ambassador to Iran and Saudi Arabia, representing the nation as a career diplomat.

Served as a National Commissioner at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), playing a vital role during the critical “June 12” 1993 presidential election.

Civil Service Career, Federal Civil Service Commission & Reform:-
Joined the Northern Nigeria civil service post-university; later transitioned to Borno State Government upon its creation.

Rose through ranks to serve as Permanent Secretary across five ministries, eventually becoming Borno State’s first Head of Service.

Became Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, where he partnered with Stephen Oronsaye to implement a policy limiting tenure of Permanent Secretaries and Directors to eight years, aimed at addressing career stagnation.
Retired from public service in 2011.

Later Life & Legacy:-
Passed away in October 2024, aged between 84–86, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife and 12 children (4 sons, 8 daughters).

Celebrated nationally as an elder statesman, his career spanned civil service leadership, diplomacy, and electoral reforms.

Honors:-
Conferred the national honor of Officer of the Order of Niger (OON) in recognition of his service.

Known for tenure reforms and dedication to meritocracy and institutional renewal in Nigeria’s civil service.

May ALMIGHTY ALLAH forgive his gentle soul. AMEEN.

12/07/2025

OUR HEROES:- LATE UMAR LAWAN KARETO 1952 - 2022

Umar Lawan Kareto was a seasoned Nigerian politician whose career spanned grassroots activism, national party administration, and mentorship. His reputation for integrity, regional unity, and inclusive leadership made him a cornerstone of Borno and national politics throughout the Second to Fourth Republics.

Early Life & Education:-
Born in Kareto, Damasak Local Government Area, Borno State, around 1952 (aged ~70 at his passing).

Secondary education in Maiduguri, followed by further studies in Northwest Nigeria and London for higher education, showcasing his strong academic background.

Political Career & Achievements:-
Second Republic & National Politics:
A member of the defunct Great Nigeria Peoples Party (GNPP).

Contested the governorship of old Borno State (lost at primary), later became state party chairman.

Worked casually with Chief Obafemi Awolowo, being the only northern politician close to him at the time.

Supported Bashir Tofa’s presidential campaign under the NRC during the Third Republic.

During Military Transition (1996–1998):
A founding member, Board of Trustees member, and adviser for the Grassroots Democratic Movement (GDM) under General Sani Abacha’s transition programme.

Won a Senate seat under GDM, though he never took office due to transition delays.

Fourth Republic & Party Leadership:-
Joined ANPP, then PDP, and later returned to the APC after its formation.

Served as the third National Treasurer of the All Progressives Congress APC during its early days.

Appointed Chairman of the Appeal Committee for the Ondo State APC Governorship Primary in 2020.

Electoral Roles:
Served as Returning Officer in key All Progressives Congress - APC primaries, such as Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan nomination in Yobe North (2019).
Coordinated the APC governorship primary in Yobe, overseeing a transparent and rancour-free process.

Personal Qualities & Influence:
Known as a bridge-builder who transcended regional and ethnic divides; given several Igbo traditional titles and widely respected.

Fluent in Hausa, despite being Kanuri, and married outside his tribe, demonstrating cultural integration.

Actively mentored emerging leaders, helping many obtain political and administrative roles.

Death & Legacy:
Passed away on 10 July 2022 at Maiduguri Teaching Hospital after a brief illness.
Left behind a wife, children, and grandchildren.

A respected elder in Borno politics, his death drew condolences from high-level figures including Governors Hon Mai Mala Buni and Senator Ndume.
Remembered by Nigerian Presidency Muhammadu Buhari , who publicly commiserated with Borno APC after Kareto’s death, highlighting his contributions to the state and party.

May ALMIGHTY ALLAH forgive his gentle soul. AMEEN.

11/07/2025

OUR HEROES:- ALHAJI USMAN JIDDA SHUWA 1958 - 2023

Alhaji Usman Jidda Shuwa’s life reflected distinguished public service at both the federal and state levels. From his early days as a legal scholar and administrator to his trusted leadership as SSG, he left a lasting impact on governance in Borno. His death marked the end of an era for many who saw him as a cornerstone of institutional memory and integrity.

Early Life & Education:-
Born on 14 February 1958 in Bama town, Borno State.
Studied Law at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and graduated before entering civil service.

Civil Service Career:-
Joined Borno State Government in 1981 as Master Grade II. Also served as a part-time law lecturer at University of Maiduguri.

Served as Registrar at Borno College of Legal & Islamic Studies (BOCOLIS), and Director of Administration at BOSADP.

Between 1996 and 1998, he was Principal Secretary to Head of State, first under General Sani Abacha and later Abdulsalami Abubakar.

Joined the Federal Civil Service in 1999, rising to Director in at least 10 federal ministries, including Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria Defence, Finance, Health, and Transport; served until statutory retirement in 2009.

Also held roles like Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development.

Roles in Borno State Government:-
Appointed Chairman, Borno State Teaching Service Board by Governor Kashim Shettima in 2011.

Became SSG to Borno State in June 2015 under Governor Shettima, and reappointed in 2019 by Governor Zulum, serving until May 2023.

Chaired the Northern States Governors’ Forum SSGs and served on the Presidential Committee on North-East Initiative since 2016.

Death & Legacy:-
Passed away on 3 June 2023, aged 65, at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital after a brief illness, shortly after leaving office on 28 May 2023.

Funeral prayers held on 4 June, officiated by the Chief Imam at his residence; interment took place at Gwange Cemetery, Maiduguri.

Tributes & Impact:-
Vice President Kashim Shettima praised Shuwa as “one of the last titans,” “an icon of work ethics,” with deep institutional knowledge, integrity, and wise counsel.

Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum described him as a great administrative asset to Borno State and Nigeria, whose experience will be sorely missed.

His funeral was attended by high-profile dignitaries including Senate President Ahmed Lawan, former governors, senators, the Shehu of Borno, and federal and regional leaders.

May ALMIGHTY ALLAH forgive his gentle soul. AMEEN.

10/07/2025

OUR HEROES:- LATE ENGR. ABBA KYARI WAKILBE, OON, FNSE 1944 - 2011

Engr. Abba Kyari Wakilbe is a distinguished mechanical engineer and seasoned civil servant, celebrated for his roles in major federal and state engineering projects. A decorated professional (OON, FNSE), he has also contributed significantly to national road safety initiatives Federal Road Safety Corps Nigeria.

Early Life & Education:

Born: June 16, 1944, in Benisheikh, Maiduguri (Kaga LGA), Borno State.

Completed primary education locally (1950–54). Attended Battersea Grammar School (London) and Willesden College of Technology (1964–67), then earned a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from City University, London (1967–70).

Undertook postgraduate professional training in the UK, USA, and Europe.

Engineering & Civil Service Career

Progressively rose through key technical roles:

Mechanical Engineer with Northeastern State Government (1970–74)

Chief Mechanical/Electrical Engineer, Chad Basin Development Authority (1974–79)

AGM/GM/CEO (1980–82)

Chief Mechanical Engineer, Federal Ministry of Works & Housing (1982–83)

Federal Controller of Works, Benue State (1983–88)

Assistant Director, Mechanical Division (1988–91)

Later took a leadership role in road safety:
Appointed Deputy Corps Marshal in charge, Federal Road Safety Corps, under the Inspector-General of Police from February 2000.

Professional Memberships & Honors
Member of:

UK Institute of Mechanical Engineers

UK Royal Chartered Civil Engineering institution

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE)

Awarded the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).

Interests & Affiliations:

Social clubs: Ikoyi Club, IBB Golf Club, Abuja .
Hobbies: jogging, snooker, photography, classical music, and small-scale manufacturing.

Personal Life:

Spouse: Hajia Ashe; children: three sons and two daughters.

Engr Wakilbe died on 8th of January, 2011. May ALMIGHTY ALLAH forgive his gentle soul. AMEEN.

02/07/2025

OUR HEROES:- LATE ALHAJI WAZIRI KYARI MOHAMMED ...... - 22nd OCTOBER, 2005

Alhaji Waziri Kyari Mohammed (often referred to as Waziri Mohammed) was a distinguished Nigerian public servant and business leader who made significant contributions to the country's railway infrastructure.

Late Waziri Mohammed’s tenure at the helm of the Nigerian Railway Corporation is remembered for vigor, visionary leadership, and a deep commitment to national service. His sudden death in 2005 cut short a promising mission to uplift Nigeria’s railways. The renaming of Apapa Station in his honor stands as a testament to his enduring impact.

Detail Information.-

Position: Chairman of Nigerian Railway Corporation.

Tenure: 2001 until his death in 2005

Known for: Nationwide railway assessments; passionate public-service leadership.

Station named in his honor: Apapa Railway Station (later contested renaming).

State of origin: Borno State.

Tribe: Kanuri.

Death:- 22 October 2005, Bellview Flight 210 crash near Lisa, Ogun State.
Legacy: Remembered as a visionary. whose early reforms drove railway revival.

Early Career & Leadership:-

Appointed Chairman of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) (aka Railway Board) in 2001, under Nigerian Presidency Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration. His selection — as an influential PEOPLE DEMOCRATIC PARTY PDP figure — was celebrated as a potential game-changer for the rail sector.

A passionate reformer, he personally embarked on nationwide railway tours to assess infrastructure and engage with state leaders, aiming to catalyze modernization.

His leadership was widely praised. Railway workers highlighted his "unquenchable passion and enthusiasm for a better railway and happier workers," noting that his vision brought rail transport to national prominence.

🎖️ Legacy & Recognition:-

Posthumously, his contributions were honored: Apapa Railway Station was renamed "Waziri Mohammed Railway Station" in his memory. In 2020, railway workers petitioned to retain the name after it was reassigned .

Colleagues remember him as a “visionary leader” and a tireless advocate for railway modernization.

✈️ Tragic Death:-

On 22 October 2005, Waziri Mohammed was aboard Bellview Airlines Flight 210 traveling from Lagos to Abuja. The Boeing 737-200 crashed near Lisa Village, Ogun State, killing all 117 people on board — including Waziri, other dignitaries such as the Post Master-General Abubakar Musa Argungu, and ECOWAS Deputy Secretary-General Cheick Oumar Diarra .

Investigations were hampered by looting and inability to recover the flight recorders. Though sabotage and in-flight fire were considered, no conclusive cause was established, and no explosive residue was found.

Some speculated a political motive, suggesting the crash was orchestrated to prevent his ascent in national politics, but no proof emerged.

May ALJANNATU FIRDUS BE HIS FINAL ABODE. AMEEN

👏

25/06/2025

OUR HEROES:- ENGR. MUSTAPHA BULAMA 1954 - 2012

Engr Mustapha Bulama was a Civil/Structural Engineer with outstanding academic background and experience that spans 32 years. He had his Civil Engineering Degree from Ahmadu Bello University in 1977 and M.sc in Structural Engineering, Imperial College London.

He was a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, and a past President of the Society. He served as a member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). He has served as the Chairman of Regulation and Control, Education and Training of COREN Committees.

Late Mustapha Bulama brought global standards of engineering to Nigeria through elite education, leadership, and unwavering service. As NSE President, COREN leader, and WFEO committee member, he shaped regulations, infrastructure, capacity building, and professional education.

Professional Career & Achievements

Early Career:

Served his NYSC and initial professional years at Etteh Aro & Partners (1978–1982), a firm renowned for structural consulting .

Consultancy Experience:
After earning his Master’s, he founded his own consultancy and was responsible for major projects, including:

Structural design for National Hospital Abuja (1996);

Rehabilitation schemes under the Petroleum Trust Fund (1996);

Multi-storey buildings for Nigerian Labour Congress, Unity Bank, Federal Mortgage Bank in Abuja;

Bridges in Abuja’s Jahi and Kafe districts (2003–2007);

Concept work for the dualization of the Kano–Maiduguri highway (600 km).

International Involvement:

Represented Nigeria on the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) Capacity Building Committee, based at UNESCO, Paris .

**Vision 2010 Committee:**

Appointed in 1996 for national development roadmap.

Personal Life & Legacy

Honors & Recognitions:

Awarded national honour (OON) and recognized for professional excellence and patriotism .

Reputation:

Known for personal financial support to NSE activities and uncompromising integrity .

Passing:

Passed away in Egypt (May 2012) and was laid to rest in Maiduguri. His death was widely mourned by fellow engineers, including tributes from COREN and NSE officials calling him “a great patriot… selfless and committed to engineering” .

Survived by his wife, seven children, and brothers interalia Arch Waziri Bulama

18/03/2025

OUR HEROES:- LAMINU NJITIYA ....- 1871

Laminu Njitiya was a 19th-century Shuwa Arab aristocrat who served as an influential adviser to Umar bin Muhammad al-Kanemi, the Shehu of Bornu. He was often described as the most powerful figure in Bornu during the second reign of Umar (1854 to 1881).

Initially a highway bandit, Laminu became a follower of influential courtiers of the Shehu, including Mallam Tirab, and later his son, al-Hajj Bashir. As the chief assistant of Bashir, he was infamous for carrying out the dirty work of his master, which he did with ruthless efficiency. After Bashir's death in 1853, Laminu became Umar's closest adviser. This position granted him considerable influence and wealth in Bornu. He was known for his competence as an administrator and is remembered as the greatest 19th-century fief-holder in Magumeri.

Laminu Njitiya was of mixed Shuwa Arab and Kanembu descent. He began his career as a highwayman in Magumeri, a fief of Mallam Tirab, an influential adviser to Muhammad al-Kanemi, the Shehu of Bornu. Njitiya eventually abandoned banditry to follow Mallam Tirab and quickly rose through the ranks of Tirab's large following. After Mallam Tirab's death in 1846, his son al-Hajj Bashir succeeded him on the Shehu's council, inheriting Tirab's influence and followers, including Njitiya.

Laminu became the most trusted companion of al-Hajj Bashir, who appointed him as Wakil (chief assistant). Bashir frequently relied on Laminu for executing his dirty work, which he performed with "complete loyalty and ruthless efficiency." Dr Heinrich Barth, a German explorer who visited Bornu in the 1850s, described Laminu as the "shameless left hand of the Vizier," condemning him for his "hard-heartedness and total want of gentle feelings."

Bashir became a very influential member of Shehu Umar's council, eventually assuming the role of Waziri (Vizier). Shehu Umar's dependence on Bashir granted him immense power, which drew animosity from the other courtiers, particularly Abdurrahman, Umar's brother, who wanted to become Shehu. This tension led to open conflict in November 1853, forcing the Shehu to impose a curfew in Kukawa, Bornu's capital. Laminu was tasked with enforcing it, leading a contingent of the Waziri's slaves and followers. While carrying out this assignment, he got involved in a skirmish with the supporters of Abdurrahman, suffering a broken hand.

This skirmish further escalated the discontent in Kukawa. The two factions eventually clashed in battle, resulting in a defeat for the Shehu's faction. Consequently, Abdurrahman was quickly installed as Shehu, while Bashir fled the capital, and Laminu went into hiding.

The reign of Abdurrahman was very short. After he killed al-Hajj Bashir, his courtiers eventually came to despise his rule, viewing him as a tyrant. Since the main objection to Umar's rule was his reliance on Bashir, who was now dead, the courtiers launched another coup, leading to Umar's restoration as Shehu in early September 1854.

After Abdurrahman was deposed, Laminu returned to Kukawa to serve directly under Shehu Umar. Laminu grew close to Umar and eventually became a member of his council. Following the death of al-Hajj Bashir, Abdurrahman had confiscated his properties and slaves, but after Umar's return to power, Laminu was granted a large portion of Bashir's fief, leaving only a few villages to Abba Salih, Bashir's younger brother. This reward was given in recognition of Laminu's loyalty and exceptional leadership abilities.

Due to his growing wealth, Laminu amassed a large following, consisting mostly of former supporters of al-Hajj Bashir. Contrary to his reputation during his time doing Bashir's dirty work, Laminu became very popular in Kukawa. He was known for his competence as an administrator and is remembered in Magumeri as its greatest 19th-century fief-holders, with the district's population more than doubling under his leadership. He led several expeditions, which resulted in the Bornu army conquering large portions of the Marghi country, located to the south of the kingdom.

Laminu's popularity, combined with Shehu Umar's confidence in him, made Laminu one of the most powerful and effective leaders in Bornu. Although he became as influential as his former master before his death, he seemed to have managed to handle it better. Despite having powerful enemies, he always maintained a larger number of friends.

Laminu died on 4 February 1871. 4 February 1871. Gustav Nachtigal, a German explorer who was in Kukawa at the time, considered his death a great calamity for Bornu and for Umar who had lost his only 'honest adviser'.

According to Nachtigal, Laminu left an estate of: "several thousand slaves, nearly 1,000 stallions and many broodmares, some thousand head of cattle, 27 rooms with stores of cloth and other market goods, about 1,000 swords, 500 shields, several hundred muskets and carbines, 200 coats of mail and 20,000 Maria Theresa dollars in cash."

NOTE:
Brenner, Louis (1973). The Shehus of Kukawa : a history of the Al-Kanemi dynasty of Bornu. Internet Archive. Oxford : Clarendon Press. ISBN 978-0-19-821681-0.

10/03/2025

OUR HEROES:- AFAKRIYA ADUWA GADZAMA mni 1953 - TO DATE

Afakriya Aduwa Gadzama was born on 22 November 1953 at Lassa in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. He attended Barewa College, Zaria from (1968–1972), then School of Basic studies Zaria. He later proceeded to the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he obtained his bachelor’s degree (BA) in Political Science (1977). In 2001, Gadzama attended the Senior Executive Course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies(NIPSS) Kuru, Jos.

Gadzama started his career in 1978 with the Ministry of Finance in Borno State and transferred to the National Security Organization as a Principal Officer in 1984. He rose through the ranks of the NSO and the subsequent State Security Service which was carved out of the NSO when it was dissolved.

Director of Security, Plateau State (1989–1991)
Director of Security, Federal Capital Territory (1991–1993)
Director of Security, Kaduna (1993–1997)
Director of Operations, SSS National Headquarters (1997–1998)
Director of Programmes, SSS National Headquarters 1999
Director of Intelligence (2001–2002)
Director of Operations (2002–2003)
Director of Administration and Logistics, National Headquarters (2004–2005)
Director of Corporate Services, National Headquarters (2006–2007).

Gadzama served as the Director General, SSS between 2007 and 2010.

On December 16, 2019, Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Gadzama as the Chairman of the National Institute Policy and Security Studies.

NOTE:
Vanguard News Nigeria Newspaper. Retrieved 14 January 2020

05/03/2025

OUR HEROES:- ALI CHIROMA OON 1933 - 2024

Ali Chiroma OON mni (27 February 1933– 2 April 2024) was a Nigerian trade unionist who was president of Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) from 1984 to 1988. He was forced out of the position by the military government when it dissolved the union in 1988. During Abacha's regime, he was brought back into labour matters as the sole administrator of NUPENG.

Chiroma spent his early years in Maiduguri, Borno State. He attended Yerwa Elementary School and Borno Middle School (1945–1949). He trained as a medical field assistant and worked in Jalingo and Mubi. In 1977, he was principal School of Health Technology, Maiduguri. Chiroma joined trade unionism at the age of seventeen and was president of the Rural Health Workers Union in 1960. In 1978, after many smaller trade unions were coalesced into forty two industrial unions, Chiroma became deputy president of the Medical and Health Workers' Union of Nigeria. At the NLC congress in 1981, he was voted as the union's deputy president. He was voted president in 1984, succeeding Hassan Sunmonu.

As president, one major responsibility of Chiroma was to keep the union united as NLC like many of its predecessors was split into ideological groups pulling it in different directions and a military president was beginning to influence some union leaders. Chiroma's tenure began at the onset of a change in government from a democratic administration that was ended by a military coup in December 1983. He had the difficult task of managing the union while austerity measures provided reason for workers to be sacked without adherence to disengagement rules and wages were frozen by the new military administration. As head of the central working committee of NLC, he was also involved in protest concerning changes in minimum wage regulations and acceptance of IMF loan terms. In 1986, a new military president proposed changes to the minimum wage act that will increase the employee threshold for businesses to be bound by the act, the proposed change was from employers with 50 employees to a new threshold of 500 employees. NLC developed a consistent campaign against the amendment with threats of a national strike which led the proposal to be shelved. However, his tenure was more known for the protest against the removal of fuel subsidy. The adoption of a structural adjustment programme (SAP) by President Babangida which favored market forces meant subsidies for fuel consumption was likely to be removed. Chiroma's NLC coordinated rallies with state chapters in protest against the removal of subsidies while Chiroma criticized and opposed many of the elements of SAP. In December 1987, leadership of NLC were detained and the government increased pressure on NLC to withdraw its opposition to the elements of SAP. In 1988, division within the NLC provided the opportunity for the government to disband the leadership and elect a sole administrator.

Chiroma died on 2 April 2024, at the age of 91.

NOTE:

Agbese, rew; Ahmadu-Suka, Maryam; Mustapha, Hafsat; Kaduna (8 October 2017). "Reminiscences with Comrade Ali Chiroma". Retrieved 12 January 2019.

05/03/2025

OUR HEROES:- PROF. ABDULLAHI MAHADI 1945 - 2022

Prof. Abdullahi Mahadi CON (December 1945 – 16 December 2022) was a historian, an accomplished educationist, and former Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria and Gombe State University. He is also a former Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU).

Abdullahi Mahadi from Gwoza, Borno State was born in December I945. He started his education at Warrabe Primary School. He went on to attend Gwoza Centthe School, Government Craft School, Maiduguri.

He attended Mubi Teachers’ College for his secondary education and the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he bagged a Bachelor’s degree in History and subsequently MSc and Ph.D in the same field.

He began his teaching career at Gadamayo Primary School, Gwoza, 1967 as an Assistant Headmaster. He was appointed Headmaster, Hambagda Primary School in 1968 and Assistant Education Officer by the North-Eastern Government in 1971.

Abdullahi Mahadi began his lecturing career in 1984 as a senior lecturer in History at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He served the university in several capacities.

Between 1998-2004, he served as Vice Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He was subsequently appointed as pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Gombe State University; and Gombe state university of science and technology.

Professor Mahadi was honored at the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) Headquarters, Rabat, Morocco in 2017 by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on “The Environmental Management and Protection in the Islamic World”.

His son, Professor Musa Abdullahi Mahadi is the current Director, Division of Agricultural Colleges (DAC), Ahmadu Bello University.

He has authored and Co-authored several books among which is History of Nigeria for Schools and Colleges, Books I-II, (Longman, 1988). His hobbies include reading and jogging.

Prof. Abdullahi Mahdi was instrumental in the greening of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria and the ecological transformation of the institution.

A lover of nature, ABU Zaria, Gombe State University, and Gombe State University of Science and Technology remains his environmental babies that he nurses simultaneously.

His legacy at ABU has taken root with many followers. Prof Abdullahi Mahadi has created a zoological garden at Gombe State University and this has attracted many lovers of nature.

During his reign, the Universities were turned to be the best in Nigeria in terms of Environmental Beautification and Discipline. The Universities were made to be a reference point for all other Universities at that time from within and outside Nigeria to come and see for themselves how a University should look like.

He said, “On several occasions, Universities send their delegates to him with the aim of copying the beautiful environment and lecture them on how he achieved it”. Even as of today ABU and GSU stand tall in terms of Environmental Beautification.

Mahadi died in Gombe on December 16, 2022. Aged 77. His funeral prayer according to Islamic rites took place at the Gombe Central Masjid, the emir's palace Gombe.

NOTE:
Adeolu (2017-03-10). "MAHADI, Prof. Abdullahi". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Archived from the original on 18 December 2022

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