By Asuku S. Audu
A quiet, unassuming personality—a gentleman to the core—Alh M B Salami’s legacy is a tapestry of humility and impact. He hails from Idanuhua Quarters in Ogaminana, he belonged to the pioneering group that first received Western education in the community. He excelled in primary school, graduating with top‑class grades — a testament to his early academic brilliance.
A product of the storied Barewa College and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, he earned his B Sc. degree (1967) and later a Master’s from the University of Reading, UK (1976). Joining Kaduna Polytechnic in 1972 as a lecturer in the Catering Department, he rose to lead as HOD, and Director of College of Science and Technology, later the college was split into three colleges: CST, COE, and CTVE.
His is a classic illustration of a distinguished mentor whose legacy has been eclipsed by the very pupils he nurtured. A paragon of humility and scholarship, his influence permeated the lives of many who now occupy leading roles; yet, regrettably, his name has faded from the collective recollection of those he mentored. This quiet erasure underscores a troubling tendency — that extraordinary benefactors may be consigned to obscurity despite their profound impact, and a poignant reminder that greatness can be overlooked even by those it lifts.
A hero unremembered? It’s time to honor his service: a paragon of quiet dedication, whose legacy demands remembrance. A distinguished figure, he led a modest, introspective life following his retirement from service in 1989. Let’s celebrate the life of this academic icon—not just as a milestone, but as a blueprint for future generations. And may Allah preserve him for us- a living legend whose legacy transcends time.
Alh Asuku S. Audu