ABU Loses Prof Sandra Ladi Adamu, First Female Professor of Broadcast Journalism in Nigeria
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, has lost Professor Sandra Ladi Adamu of the institution’s department of Mass Communication.
A renowned and first Professor of Broadcast Journalism in Nigeria, Professor died this morning at National hospital Abuja after a protracted illness.
Brief History of Professor Sandra Ladi Adamu
Professor Ladi Adamu was born on 17 July 1958 at Yaba, Lagos. Her father, Adamu Pankshin, died as a soldier in the line of duty while she was still very young. Her father – the late Adamu Pankshin was better known to many old-time soldiers as Sgt Major Adamu Pankshin, and he had made history as the first Nigerian to become a Regimental Sergeant Major of the Nigerian Army Corps of Engineers in Kaduna. Children’s School, Ribadu Cantonment, Kaduna.
She attended Queen Amina College, Kakuri, Kaduna. She proceeded to obtain her B.A. Mass Communication (specializing in radio and television) at Columbia College, Los Angeles, California (USA) and B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication, at City University, London, Credits transferred to Columbia College, Los Angeles (USA). The quest for intellectual acquisition took Prof.
Ladi obtained her MA (Communication Arts – Film), at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California (USA). To gain academic prowess, Professor Ladi Adamu went further to enrich herself with a PGD (Development Studies), from Mount Carmel Golda Meir Institute, Haifa (Israel), and finally settled down for Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor Ladi Adamu started her professional career as a PRO at Nigerian Consulate, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, between 1982 and 1984; News Editor, NYSC, NTA Jos, from 1984 to 1985. She was also at Nigerian Television Authority, NTA Jos, between 1985 and 1987.
In what seemed like a final destination for the seasoned scholar, Professor Ladi Adamu finally settled down as Lecturer in the department of Mass Communication, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 1999, where she has remained till date rising through the ranks to become the first professor of broadcasting in Northern Nigeria.
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Tribute to Prof. Sandra Ladi Adamu
The Ahmadu Bello University community mourns the passing of Professor Sandra Ladi Adamu, a rare gem and the first female Professor of Broadcast Journalism in Nigeria.
Prof. Ladi Adamu was more than a teacher, she was a mentor, a mother figure, and an inspiration to many within and beyond the classroom. Her dedication to education and passion for broadcasting shaped countless students and left an imprint that time cannot erase.
She lived a purposeful life, one filled with knowledge, compassion, and service to humanity. Though she’s gone, her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
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