TAKAYA. Bala

BA, M.Sc, administrator and university teacher, born November 5, 1949, Mabuguva, Mubi, Gongola State; married Mariama Laraba Agaya 1971, one son, four daughters; Education: RMC Primary School, Mubi, 1960-62, CBM Primary School, Mubi, 1963-64, Baptist High School, Jos, 1965-69, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, School of Basic Studies, 1970-74, London School of Economics and Political Science, 1977-78; External Affairs Officer, Branch 'A', 1975-76; Lecturer, Administrative Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 1976-83; Special Ad viser/Secretary, Gongola State Government, 1979-81; Senior Lecturer in Political Science, University of Jos, 1983-87; member, Political Bureau, 1986-87; Director, Centre for Develop ment Studies, University of Jos, since 1987; Publications: Kaduna Mafia (ed.) (University of Jos Press, 1987); Hobby: Music; Official Ad dress: Centre for Development Studies, Univer sity of Jos; Telephone: (073) 55930 extension 93; Home: 15 Permanent Site, University of Jos Staff Quarters, Jos, Plateau State.