Background
Yakubu, Alhassan Mela was born on November 10, 1944 in Billiri, Bauchi, Nigeria. Son of Mela and Halimatu Yakubu.
Yakubu, Alhassan Mela was born on November 10, 1944 in Billiri, Bauchi, Nigeria. Son of Mela and Halimatu Yakubu.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 1973.
House physician, Ahmadu Bello U., Zaria, 1973-1974; registrar, Ahmadu Bello U., Zaria, 1975-1979; dean medicine, Ahmadu Bello U., Zaria, 1989-1994; consultant, Ahmadu Bello U., Zaria, since 1980; professor pediatrics, Ahmadu Bello U., Zaria, since 1988. Consultant United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, Lagos, Nigeria, 1994-1995.
Member Nigeria Pediatrics Association (president 1992-1995).
Married Keshiya Lucie Dangabar, December 15, 1973. Children: Halima, Ansolo, Molluma, Yilluma, Mela.