Abubakar Koko planned and executed the development of Nigeria's new federal capital in the 80s.
13 Facts About Abubakar Koko
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Abubakar Koko was born in Birnin Kebbi, in 1937, and attended elementary school in Sokoto, and middle school in Katsina.
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Abubakar Koko studied administration at Ahmadu Bello University, and later at Wadham College, Oxford University.
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From 1955 to 1981, Abubakar Koko worked as a Teacher and Administrative officer, and later served on many company boards.
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Abubakar Koko was a member of several Nigerian political parties, some of which are now defunct.
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Abubakar Koko is best known for his role as the executive secretary of the FCDA, responsible for the development and execution of the Abuja Master plan.
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At the time Abubakar Koko was given the assignment, people were not sure whether Abuja would succeed.
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Abubakar Koko worked extremely hard to make Abuja a reality.
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Abubakar Koko displayed a great sense of sacrifice, selfless service and no doubt made a name there; he was widely known.
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Abubakar Koko made a most judicious use of the meagre resources available to them.
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Abubakar Koko had the traditional title of 'Sarkin Yakin Gwandu' which later passed on to his son.
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Alhaji Abubakar Koko was Awarded Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic.
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Abubakar Koko had 18 children, ten Sons, and eight Daughters.