ABU Vice-Chancellor condoles family of late Adamu Baikie

From Femi Oyelola in Kaduna

The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Prof. Adamu Ahmed, has expressed his condolences to the family of Prof. Adamu Baikie, who recently passed away.
Prof. Ahmed, on Monday, accompanied by a management team from the university, visited the deceased’s residence in GRA Zaria to offer their sympathies.
Prof. Baikie held the historic distinction of being the first Professor of Education in Northern Nigeria and served as the Director of the Institute of Education at Ahmadu Bello University.
During the visit, Prof. Ahmed presented a condolence letter to Mohammed Adamu, the eldest son of Prof. Baikie. He highlighted that Prof. Baikie was widely respected for his detribalized outlook and inclusive leadership style.
He described Prof. Baikie as a “proud alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University and a towering figure in education,” whose career was characterized by scholarship, service, and exemplary leadership.
The Vice-Chancellor referred to Prof. Baikie’s educational career as a “landmark achievement” that laid a strong foundation for the advancement of education in Northern Nigeria.
He noted that Baikie served ABU, the nation, and the international community in various high-level capacities, including as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin and the National University of Lesotho.
The deceased was also the pioneer and two-term Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
In all these roles, Prof. Baikie was recognized for his diligence, fairness, vision, and unwavering commitment to educational development.
Furthermore, Prof. Ahmed stated that, beyond his distinguished positions, Prof. Baikie believed firmly in unity, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence.