"The Young are Growing": Man Shows Throwback Photo of Life as a Masters Student in 1991

"The Young are Growing": Man Shows Throwback Photo of Life as a Masters Student in 1991

  • A remarkable photo of Nigerian master’s students in 1991 was posted on Facebook by Muhammad Jalal on 30 September, 2023
  • The photo, taken at Ahmadu Bello University in the Architecture department, showed a splendid building and students wearing traditional attire typical of northern Nigeria
  • Jalal said he was a master’s student at the university at the time and identified everyone in the photo

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On 30 September 2023, Muhammad Jalal shared a captivating photo on his Facebook page that captured the life of master’s students in Nigeria in 1991.

The photo was a snapshot of a moment in time at Ahmadu Bello University, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Nigeria, where Jalal was studying Architecture.

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Throwback photo of ABU students in 1991
Stufents in 1991 pose for a picture. Photo credit: Facebook/Muhammad Jalal
Source: Facebook

The photo showed a magnificent building with a domed roof and intricate designs, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of northern Nigeria.

The students in the photo were dressed in traditional clothing, such as flowing robes and head cap that expressed their identity and pride.

Jalal revealed that he was one of the master’s students in the photo and named all the others.

He added that those in the picture have since grown up to become distinguished and influential figures in Nigeria.

See the photo below:

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions below:

Salihjo Suleiman said:

"Wow! So rooftop has been in existence since 19’s and it’s still look amazing till today."

Adam Umar Mai Gishiri wrote:

"Sometimes I feel like old age is but myth, with the Likes of this post I became much assured that young are growing. Continue to be blessed Sir."

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Young man shares throwback photo with grandmother

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported how a young man who posted a throwback photo with his grandmother went viral on Tiktok.

The photo trended for its contrast and the change over 30 years.

The two pictures showed him as a little boy standing next to his grandmother and then as a grown man towering over her.

The young man, who is now in his thirties, hugged his grandmother with a smile that showed he was still very happy to see her alive.

Source: Legit.ng

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Basit Jamiu (Editor) Basit Jamiu is a journalist with more than five years of experience. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022), and Staff Writer at The Movee (2018). He is a 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow, OCRP Fellow at ICIR, and Accountability Fellow at CJID. Email: basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.