The governing council of Ahmadu Bello University at its 205th regular meeting held from 4th-6th December, 2024 approved the immortalisation of the the late Dr. Yusufu Bala Usman, Late Prof. Abdullahi Mahadi, and the late Prof. Ezzeldin Mukhtar Abdulrahman in recognition of their significant contribution to the development of Ahmadu Bello University and the nation at large. this by naming the University’s facilities after them:
The immortalisation of these distinguished personalities followed the recommendations of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kabir Bala, for bestowing such honor on them.
Dr. Yusufu Bala Usman was an erudite scholar, a lecturer, an intellectual, a political activist and a one time Head of department of history, nation and African development, consciousness, and policy making.
His intellectual contribution have contributed significantly in propelling the former faculty of Arts and social science (FASS) In particular the University in general to national and international fame.
He was a mentor par excellence whose mentees have contributed and continued to contribute to the development of the University and nation
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