Oldest Student In Nigeria Died At 81

Mr Madibbo, an 81-year-old, JSS 2 student of School for Arabic Studies (SAS), died while trying to acquire education from the lowest to the highest level.

A native of Yakasai Quarters in Kano, Mr. Modibbo passed his Common Entrance Examination after completing primary education at a community primary school in Kundila Quarters, Kano.

He was in his second year in Junior Secondary School and would have been due for Senior Secondary School placement examination next year, his teacher, Abdulkarim Ibrahim told reporter.

The teacher said Mr. Modibbo was a bright and easygoing student who got along with both teachers and fellow students.

“His dream to pursue his studies up to university level was cut short early by his sudden death,” Mr. Ibrahim said.

May his soul rest in peace.