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Abdul Karim Disu

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Abdul Karim Disu (October 10, 1912 – 2000) was a Nigerian journalist, and the first Nigerian to earn a post-graduate degree in journalism when he attended Columbia University in 1944.[1] Disu originated from Isale-Eko, Lagos and was a close friend of Nnamdi Azikiwe, the first President of Nigeria. He died in 2000 and his wife, Rose Asomugha, died in 2003.[2]

References

  1. ^ Daily Times, "Who's who in Nigeria: A biographical dictionary", 2ed., (Times Press Apapa, Nigeria 1971), LCCN: 72186005
  2. ^ The Power of the Office of the Chief of Staff, By Eric Teniola