A symposium and book launch to celebrate the enduring legacy of the late Comrade Abubakar Sokoto Mohammed would hold on April 29, 2026 in Abuja.
The event will hold at the Bon Elvis Hotel, Monrovia Street, Wuse 2, Abuja, by 9am.
A press statement dated April 19, 2026, revealed that the book launch and the symposium was organized by a coalition of friends, colleagues, and comrades of the late activist, who was a titan of Nigerian progressive intellectualism and social justice.
Comrade Mohammed, who passed away on December 11, 2025, was widely regarded as an incorrigible patriot and a cornerstone of the socialist movement in Nigeria.
Throughout a distinguished career spanning Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), and Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), the late activist remained a steadfast advocate for academic freedom, gender equality, and the transformation of Africa.
“The memorial event aims to honor his decades of struggle—from his pivotal role in the Movement for Progressive Nigeria (MPN) and the anti-apartheid movement to his contributions as a founding member of Women in Nigeria (WIN) and a staunch leader within the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU),” the statement said.
The symposium will be under the theme “Scholars and the Social Question in Nigeria: Reflections on the Life of A.S. Mohammed,” and the session will be chaired by Senator Yahaya Abdullahi.
The session panelists include Dr. Yusuf Bangura, Prof. Jibrin Ibrahim, Prof. Aliyah Adamu Ahmad, and Dr. Julie Sanda.
The book launch will feature the formal presentation of Comrade Mohammed’s major original work, “The Satiru Revolt of Peasants and Slaves in Sokoto, 1906.”
The session will be chaired by the former Governor of Sokoto State, Malam Yahaya Abdulkarim, with a review by Prof. M. J. Kuna.
The statement said, “All proceeds from the book launch will benefit an Endowment Fund established to support the late Comrade’s family and the noble causes he championed.”
Dr. J. Maina will present a biographical sketch detailing the life of the man many knew as a “crusader for the common good.”
Comrade Sokoto lived a life that inspires, leaving a legacy worthy of preservation. By documenting his struggles and advancing the discourse on justice and development, we ensure that his rich engagements continue to inspire the hope of making Nigeria a better country.
The organizers invite members of the general public, the academic community, and the media to attend this day of reflection and celebration.
The occasion offers an opportunity to reflect on a life devoted to justice and nation-building while contributing to a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire future generations, the statement said.
