Northwest University Kano Receives 6,796 Books, 1,503 Journals from Late Prof. Sule Bello's Family

Northwest University, Kano, has received 6,796 books and 1,503 academic journals from the family of the late Professor Sule Bello in a significant boost to the university's academic resources and preservation of the scholar's legacy.

The donation was formally handed over on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Professor Hafiz Abubakar Auditorium, City Campus, Northwest University, Kano, during the 4th Memorial Lecture in honour of the late professor.

The event, organised by the Professor Sule Bello Legacy Project Group, brought together academics, traditional rulers, family members and other distinguished guests to celebrate the life, scholarship and enduring contributions of the late professor.

In his opening remarks, Malam Yusuf Abdallah Usman welcomed participants and highlighted the significance of the memorial lecture in sustaining the intellectual contributions and historical legacy of the late Professor Sule Bello.

The Emir of Kano, Khalifa Dr Muhammadu Sanusi II, who was represented by the Dan Malikin Kano and Hakimin Rimin Gado, Alhaji Auwalu Mudi Yakasai, reflected briefly on the life and contributions of the late scholar.

The Chairman of the occasion, Professor Mansur Ibrahim Mukhtar, expressed appreciation to attendees and underscored the importance of preserving the late professor's intellectual contributions for future generations.

In her address, the Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University, Kano, Professor Amina Salihi Bayero, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Professor Tijjani Rufa'i Buhari, assured the family and organisers that the university would preserve the donated collection in the appropriate library to ensure proper management, accessibility and continued contribution to academic development.

On behalf of the University Council, Senate, staff and students, Professor Bayero congratulated the organisers and expressed profound appreciation to the family for the sacrifice made in donating the collection.

The memorial lecture was delivered by Dr Tijjani Garba of the Department of History and International Studies, Northwest University, Kano. His lecture, titled "Dynasty Marriages, Political and Social Integration in Kano with Particular Reference to the Kano Civil War of 1893," examined the historical significance of dynastic marriages and their influence on political and social integration in Kano.

Malam Ibrahim Ado Kurawa served as lead discussant.

A major highlight of the event was the presentation of the books and journals from the personal library of the late Professor Sule Bello. The donation is expected to enrich the university's library resources and support teaching, learning and research.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Professor Sabo Abdullahi Albasu.