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Revision as of 17:56, 17 May 2007
Barewa College is a college in Zaria, Kaduna State, northern Nigeria. Founded in 1922 by British Governor General Hugh Clifford, it was originally known as "Katsina College."[1] It switched its name to "Kaduna College" in 1938 and then "Government College, Zaria" in 1949 before settling on "Barewa College."[1]
Notable alumni
Notable alumni of Barewa include:
- Ahmadu Bello[1]
- Yakubu Gowon[2]
- Murtala Mohammed[3]
- Shehu Shagari[2]
- Suleiman Takuma[4]
- Umaru Yar'Adua[5]
References
- ^ a b c Vargas, Dale (2002-09-18). "EFA: The Sardauna's Game". EFA website. Eton Fives Association. Retrieved 2007-05-05.
- ^ a b "Nigeria's Heads of Government: 1960 to present". Nigeria-consulate-atl.org. Consulate General of Nigeria. Retrieved 2007-05-05.
- ^ "General Murtala Mohammed". Online Nigeria Portal. Retrieved 2007-05-05.
- ^ Orintunsin, Jide. "Former NPN Scribe, Suleiman Takuma, Is Dead". This Day Online. Leaders & Company Limited. Retrieved 2007-05-05.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Rasheed, Olawale (2007-04-24). "Umar Yar'Adua: White pap from black pot". Nigerian Tribune. African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc. Retrieved 2007-05-05.
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