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Former ABU VC, Prof Abdullahi Mahdi, is dead 

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Abdullahi Mahdi also worked as the VC of Gombe State University of Science and Technology.

Former Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Prof Abdullahi Mahdi, is dead.

The renowned historian and accomplished educationist died on Friday at age 77.

Abdullahi Mahdi also worked as the VC of Gombe State University of Science and Technology.

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He started his teaching career in 1984 as a senior lecturer in History at ABU and rose to become the vice chancellor between 1998 and 2004.

Following his tremendous service to the country, the late scholar received a national honour of CON.

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The funeral is slated for 4 pm Saturday in Gombe State at the Emir’s palace.

He authored ‘History of Nigeria for Schools and Colleges’, among other books.

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