“Admiration of the great men, living or dead, naturally evokes imitation of them in greater or less degree.” Samuel Smiles December 8 is always a day for remembrance of Dr Ibrahim Tahir, who held a traditional title of Talban Bauchi. Today marks the 10 anniversary since he passed away in an Egyptian hospital in the year of 2009. Dr Tahir was born in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State in 1938, though he was not a native of that place. His father was at that time the assistant to...