Adamu Baikie
Adamu Baikie | |
|---|---|
| Born | Wusasa, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria |
| Died | 12 December 2025 (aged 93–94) Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria |
| Known for | First Professor of Education from Northern Nigeria Pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of London University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | Ahmadu Bello University University of Benin National University of Lesotho Nasarawa State University |
Adamu Baikie (1931 – 12 December 2025) was a Nigerian educationist and university administrator. He was recognized as the first professor of education from Northern Nigeria and served as vice-chancellor of the University of Benin (1978–1986), the National University of Lesotho (1988–1996), and as pioneer vice-chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Adamu Baikie was born in 1931 in Wusasa, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.[4]His father worked for the Nigerian Railway Corporation. He attended schools in Kano, Lokoja, and Wusasa.[2]
Adamu earned a diploma from the Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, a BSc (Hons) in Education from the University of London in 1964, and a PhD in Education from the University of Wisconsin, USA, in 1968.[2]
Academic career
Baikie joined Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, as an assistant lecturer in 1964, advancing to lecturer, dean of the Faculty of Education (1971–1974), and professor of education in 1971, becoming the first from Northern Nigeria in that field.[2]
Administrative positions
Baikie was the Vice Chancellor of University of Benin between 1978-1986.[3] he served as the Vice Chancellor of National University of Lesotho between 1988–1996.[5] He also served as the first vide chancellor of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi between 2001 and 2005.[4]
Publications
- Baikie, Adamu (2021). Sabongari. ISBN 978-978-57841-5-2.
References
- ^ "UNIBEN mourns former VC Adamu Baikie who dies at 94". Punch Newspapers. 13 December 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Reminiscences with Professor Adamu Baikie". Daily Trust. 24 July 2018."Our History". Nasarawa State University, Keffi. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Former UNIBEN Vice-Chancellor Adamu Baikie dead". Daily Post Nigeria. 13 December 2025.
- ^ a b "Ex-ABU don, NSUK's pioneer VC, Northern Nigeria's first professor of education, Adamu Baikie, passes away at 94". 21st Century Chronicle. 13 December 2025.
- ^ "NUL History". National University of Lesotho. Retrieved 13 December 2025.