Dahiru Yahaya
Dahiru Yahaya | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 30, 1947 Kano, Nigeria |
| Died | February 3, 2021 (aged 73) |
| Alma mater | University of Birmingham Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria |
| Occupation | Professor |
| Spouse | 3 |
| Children | 24 |
Dahiru Yahayaⓘ (30 June 1947 – 3 February 2021) was a Nigerian academic, educator and historian, who was professor of History, and head of History Department In Bayero University, Kano.[1][2][3]
Early life and education[edit]
Dahiru was born in Kano Nigeria, He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History at Abdullahi Bayero College, which is now Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in 1970 and a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Diplomatic History) at the University of Birmingham United Kingdom in 1975.[4][5]
Career[edit]
He started working as a Social Welfare Assistant under the Northern Regional Government in Kaduna, he also worked as the Administrative Officer under Kano State Government, Dahiru joined at the Department of History Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies Bayero University, Kano in 1970 where he worked throughout his life.
Death[edit]
He died on Wednesday 3 February 2021 after a brief illness in Kano State, Nigeria.[6][7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Prof. Dahiru Yahya leads team of Professors on study tour to Iran". www.islamicmovement.org. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- ^ "Why northern establishment doesn't want Sanusi — Dahiru Yahaya". Vanguard News. 2020-03-14. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- ^ YZ, Abdulazzez. "Prof. Dahiru Yahya: The Story of Poverty and Achievements". CITAD. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- ^ https://ais.buk.edu.ng/sites/default/files/cv/UPOUE.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "History | Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies". ais.buk.edu.ng. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- ^ "Ex-BUK Professor of History, Dahiru Yahaya, dies at 75". Daily Trust. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- ^ "Renowned Teacher Of Teachers, Professor Dahiru Yahaya Is Dead. | The Abusites". 3 February 2021. Retrieved 2021-02-03.