Background
Basalla, Abdullahi was born on February 18, 1935 in Abuja, Nigeria. Son of Abubakar and A"Ishatu (Bakuwa) Sadiku.
Basalla, Abdullahi was born on February 18, 1935 in Abuja, Nigeria. Son of Abubakar and A"Ishatu (Bakuwa) Sadiku.
Student Institute Bankers of London.
Clerk Northern Regional Government, Nigeria, 1954-1958. Clerk, accountant, manager Barclays Bank of Nigeria Limited., 1958-1972. Manager, area manager Bank of North Limited., Nigeria, 1972-1979.
Managing director Northern Enterprises Company Limited., Nigeria, since 1980.
Commissioner finance Government North.-West. State, 1975-1976, Government Niger State, 1976-1978. Director, chairman Gaskiya Insurance Brokers, Nigerian, since 1981.
Member Nigerian Institute Management. Clubs: Katsina (treasurer).
Married Habibatu Lami, December 2, 1960. Children– Sa"adatu, Sulaimanu, Khalid, Hadizatu Talatu, Fatsimatu, A"ishatu Larai.