Abuja- A consortium of Nigerian and international universities announces plans to host a Global Day of Tributes and Orations in honour of the late Professor Adamu David Baikie, celebrating the life and legacy of one of Nigeria’s most distinguished educationists.
Professor Baikie, who died peacefully on December 12, 2025, at the age of 94, is remembered for his far-reaching contributions to education, national development, and global academic leadership.
The initiative is disclosed in a statement by Senator Tunde Ogbeha, Chairman of the Project Implementation Committee at Walter Miller University (Proposed).
He says the event marks the formal commencement of efforts to immortalise Professor Baikie’s enduring impact on education and public service.
Participating institutions include Walter Miller Educational Resources Ltd./Walter Miller University, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; the University of Benin, Benin City; the National University of Lesotho, Maseru; and the Nigerian Academy of Education.
Organisers say the event is scheduled for January 15, 2026 will bring together scholars, policymakers, and members of the public to reflect on Baikie’s lifelong dedication to learning and institutional development.
The consortium invites members of the public to submit tributes and scholarly orations on or before January 10, 2026, to enable compilation and publication ahead of the ceremony.
“The family, colleagues, and friends are grateful to all who sent condolence messages, attended the funeral and burial, and offered prayers, support, and encouragement,” the statement says.
Baikie is laid to rest on December 23, 2025, in Wusasa, Zaria, in his hometown.
The organisers describe him as “an accomplished scholar and teacher; a Vice-Chancellor of exceptional repute; a gifted administrator and researcher; and a global citizen whose influence spanned generations.”
He serves as Vice-Chancellor of three universities, Chairman of the Association of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, Dean and Director at ABU Zaria, and Acting Vice-Chancellor of ABU on five occasions.
Beyond academia, Baikie holds key national roles, including Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Chairman of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria.
His Royal Highness, Sanusi Mohammed III, is expected to deliver the keynote address titled “Professor David Adamu Baikie: A Trailblazer in Education.”
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