President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with the academia over the passing of renowned historian and former Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Prof Abdullahi Mahdi.
The President condoles with family members, friends and professional associates of the former Vice Chancellor of Gombe State University and Gombe State University of Science and Technology, whose contributions to educational development in the country will always be remembered.
President Buhari believes the visionary,
transformational and impactful leadership skills of the scholar, researcher and administrator remains a testimony for posterity, particularly his passion for creating an enabling environment for studying.
The President prays for the repose of the soul of the departed academic.
Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
December 17, 2022