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Adamu Baikie, first professor of education in Northern Nigeria
The first professor of education in Northern Nigeria, Adamu Baikie, has passed away at the age of ninety-four.
Adamu Baikie died Friday evening at his residence in Zaria, Kaduna State.
Prof. Baikie, a distinguished educationist, academic and university administrator, was a former Vice Chancellor of different Nigerian and foreign universities.
His eldest son, Major (rtd) Muhammad Adamu, confirmed the death to Daily Trust on Friday.
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According to Muhammad, the deceased is survived by five children.
He added that details of the funeral prayer will be communicated in due course. (Daily Trust)
