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Alkasum Abba

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Alkasum Abba (born 20 May 1953) is a Nigerian professor, academic, writer and a former vice chancellor of Adamawa state University.[1]

Early life and education

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Born on 20 May 1953 in Yola, Adamawa State, he attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he gained a bachelor's degree (combined Hons) in history and government in 1977.[2] He obtained his master's and PhD in same university. He has written twelve books and over fifty academic publications and attended many national and international conferences.[1]

Career

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Alkasum is a formal vice chancellor and sole administrator of Adamawa State university. he is a pro-chancellor and chairman of the governing council of Federal University of agriculture, Makurdi and has worked in various capacities.[3][4] He is part of Research team of Centre for Democratic Development, Research, and Training, Zaria.[5]

Reference

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  1. ^ a b "Professor Alkasum Abba Joins AUN Governing Council - American University of Nigeria". aun.edu.ng. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  2. ^ Babah, Chinedu (2017-08-10). "ABBA, Prof. Alkasum". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  3. ^ USA, The African Times (2023-08-07). "The Remarkable Journey of Professor Alkasum Abba - The African Times/USA". Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  4. ^ "Restore Management Sciences – Agric Varsities Pro-Chancellors – FUNAAB". funaab.edu.ng. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  5. ^ USA, The African Times (2023-08-07). "The Remarkable Journey of Professor Alkasum Abba - The African Times/USA". Retrieved 2025-06-20.