Mohammed Sanni Abdulkadir
Mohammed Sanni Abdulkadir Listen | |
|---|---|
| 4th Vice Chancellor of Kogi State University | |
| In office ? | |
| Preceded by | Prof. Hassan S. Isah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dekina, Kogi State, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Academician |
Known for | A political and economic history of Igala land, Central Nigeria (1896-1939) |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | History |
Mohammed Sanni Abdulkadir ⓘ (born 16 February 1953) is an academic and is the 4th Vice Chancellor of Kogi State University. Mohammed was appointed by the Governor of Kogi State, Capt. Idris Ichalla Wada to take over from Prof. Hassan S. Isah.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Mohammed was born at Dekina, a local government in Kogi State, Nigeria. He started his primary education at Native Authority primary school (1958-1966) where he later proceeded to Arabic central school at Idah (1967-1969). He attended College of Arts and Islamic Studies, Sokoto (1970-1975) before gaining admission to school of preliminary studies Abdullahi Bayero College (1976-1977). Mohammed Sanni Abdulkadir obtained his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in History from Bayero University, Kano, completing his PhD in 1990.[4]
Career
He began his academic career as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of History at Bayero University, Kano in 1981. He was promoted to Professor of Economic History in 2000. At Bayero University, he also served as Head of the Department of History and held administrative positions, including Deputy Dean of the Postgraduate School.[5]
Publications
His publications include the monograph A Political and Economic History of Igalaland, Central Nigeria: 1896–1939.[6]
Affiliations
He is associated with professional academic bodies in Nigeria, including the Historical Society of Nigeria.[7]
Awards
He is reported in biographical sources to have received the People Conference for Peace Award in 2008.[8]
Personal life
He is married with children.
References
- ↑ ".:Mission, Vision & Core Values||Kogi State University". www.ksu.edu.ng. Archived from the original on 31 March 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ↑ Itodo Daniel Sule, Lokoja. "Kogi varsity gets new vice chancellor". Daily Trust. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ↑ "Yahaya Bello directs VC to reopen Kogi varsity - QED.NG". QED.NG. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ↑ M. S. Abdulkadir (2011). A Political and Economic History of Igalaland, Central Nigeria: 1896–1939. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN 9783846522868.
- ↑ "Retirement Symposium in Honour of Prof. Mohammed Sanni Abdulkadir". Retrieved 25 June 2026.
- ↑ Abdulkadir, Mohammed Sanni (2011). A Political and Economic History of Igalaland, Central Nigeria: 1896–1939. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN 9783846522868.
- ↑ "Historical Society of Nigeria". Retrieved 25 June 2026.
- ↑ "Biographical profile of Mohammed Sanni Abdulkadir". Retrieved 25 June 2026.