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Tribute to the Making of 1st Dan-Isa Jada;An Astute Historian, Tactical  and Intelligence Strategists, Community Leader ...
14/12/2025

Tribute to the Making of 1st Dan-Isa Jada;
An Astute Historian, Tactical and Intelligence Strategists, Community Leader and Patriots.
Alh Sheikh Muhammad Waziri fsi, mni.

Background:
Historically speaking, the celebrants antecedent is directly related to the establishment and the rise of Jada from a village area to a cosmopolitan place and a blessed center for commerce, trade and traditions.

As the Dan Isa Jada Alh Sheikh Muhammad Waziri is the son of Alh Muhammadu Waziri ABBA who was the functional Waziri Jada to Alh Dahiru Mohammad Tukur who was District Head of Jada (1982-1993) and a Grand Son of Abdulkadir Waziri ABBA Who was also the Waziri of Alh Hamman Tukur Hamman Gabdo Mallum ji, MBE (Wakili Chamba) who moved the District headquarters of Nassarawo Maigari from Gadawo village to this very place in Jada. Wakili Chamba rulings period (1938 -1955). Dan Isa Sheikh Muhammad Waziri is Great Granson of Kaigama Suleiman (Mbua), A Wealthy Yiellaga Fulani Warrior, Scholar whose Mbua nickname was coined from the name of Cows by his neighbouring tribal language of Batta, Kaigama fought in the Jihad towards the lasts days of Lamido Lawwalu who ruled (1847-1872)in the Mbagale Battles that leads to the establishment of a jihad post in Gerei, and Later with Lamdo Sanda who ruled(1872 to 1890) the brave head of the Yillaga Fulani Clans was very close to Lamido Sanda who gave him alot of previllages and made him in charge of the Southern Districts uptill Marwa: Land ownership and other lerics of history are available in the sites around beneath the Mbagale mountains.

From his maternal site , Dan Isa is from the Yahya Ahmadi Family, whose amongst the aboriginal people of Jada who migrated from Jada Ngurah of Misau Emirate to JADA FENGURU in Akko Area and finally settled in this current location here in Jada town.

His Grand uncle Wakili Bakari was also Wakilin Jada under Alh Dahiru Muhammad Tukur as the District head of Jada.

The Astute Historian Dan Isa Jada,Jada, as a student of history at Bayero University Kano, conducted his research that lead to his award of a BACHELOR'S DEGREE on the History of Jada.

From the above background, you'll agree with me that the appointment of Alh Sheikh Muhammad Waziri fsi, mni as the DAN ISA JADA is putting the right peg on the right hole.

Dan Isa Jada has been a great Ambassador of Jada throughout his journey of life, he has been a bridge builder between and amongst different strata of our society, like between the Elites Yanboko and the Hard working Yankasuwa Group...the only Dan Boko house that Jada Merchants and Drivers will visit and stay comfortably in kano at a time when the late Alh Hamman Gabdo Bajauro was alive to his chief hosts role of Jada people in kano.

DAN ISA JADA's connections lead to the admission of several Jada Youngsters of our times to the prestigious Bayero University Kano (BUK) some are Professors, Doctors, Directors and highly placed in their endeavors including yours sincerely.
Same thing when he was in Calabar another 2nd home to Jada people in the South. In Kaduna, Kebbi, Daura, Jos and in Lagos, Dan Isa always makes contacts with his people.

He always like the humble Prime Minister of Nigeria Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa spent his annual leave in Jada inspite the opportunity to do so in London, Paris, Dubai or any other place he so wishes to spend...the crowds that are here with us is a testimony to my assertions.

APPRECIATION.
I most commend the District head of Jada Alh. Murtala Umar Ardo( Muqaddas of Ganye) for taking the footsteps of his father (Bappa Umaru) of blessed memory of consolidating his abode by appointing deserving and competent people into the District council to help further shape our community to greater heights.

On behalf of the Waziri ABBA family we appreciate and applaud you, Barkama Allah Foudou Mbalde Muqaddas.

OPEN CHALLENGE.
As usual, in my recent posting on issues like this, I closed my piece with prayers, pleadings and calls to his Excellency the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Rt Hon Ahmadu Umar Fintiri CON, luckily enough for us equally a Historian to take advantage of the moment and make history of given Jada people the treatment we deserves, from our almost over a century history to our current reality, District council membered by an Air Vice Marshal, Professors, Security and Intelligence Experts, Chief Executives of Federal Agency, Directors and Chairmen of Banks and Blue Chips Companies isn't asking for morethan what it can chew to ask for a FIRST GRADE EMIRATE CREATION..

If we mirrored what happened in Bauchi we are still not out of History.
Long live DAN ISA JADA.

Long live MUQADDAS GANYE
LONG LIVE ADAMAWA STATE. AND NIGERIA.

Dr. Usman Bappa Abdulkadir FCMsp. Magajin Rafin Gashaka.

Founder: African Business and Investment TV.

Chief Consultant @ Russ Link Consult International Ltd .
(Energy, Oil &Gas, Trade Promotion and Project Management).

Assalamu Alaikum, We are soliciting your prayers and patience.It was announced that the funeral of Modibbo Ali Modibbo H...
26/10/2025

Assalamu Alaikum,

We are soliciting your prayers and patience.
It was announced that the funeral of Modibbo Ali Modibbo Hamidu will be held after Zuhur Prayer
Now, the funeral has been postponed to after the Asr prayer. By 4:00 PM
He left a will for someone to lead his funeral prayer.
Modibbo Murtala Modibbo Hamidu Jada
He is on his way from Kano.

What a sudden demise! Inna lilLaahi wa Inna ilaihi raaji'oun Death has been announced of Modibbo Aliyu Modibbo Hamidu Ja...
25/10/2025

What a sudden demise!

Inna lilLaahi wa Inna ilaihi raaji'oun

Death has been announced of Modibbo Aliyu Modibbo Hamidu Jada, who is popularly known as Modibbo Ali, who was said to have passed away this afternoon, here in Yola, following a protracted ailment.

Modibbo Ali was a very nice & humble person

His funeral prayer is scheduled for 2:15pm tomorrow Sunday, after Zuhr prayers, and will take place at the residence of the late Modibbo Hamidu Jada (their family house) in Douwuro ward, Jada, in shaa Allaah.

May Allah (S.W.T) forgive Modibbo Ali of all his imperfections, grant both his immediate and extended family, the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss and make Aljannatul firdaus his final destination, bi nghairi hisaab 🤲

PRESS STATEMENT.Today marks another historic milestone in our collective effort to strengthen and professionalize the Ni...
08/10/2025

PRESS STATEMENT.

Today marks another historic milestone in our collective effort to strengthen and professionalize the Nigeria Police Force.
On behalf of the good people of Fufore/Song Federal Constituency, and indeed the entire Adamawa State, I wish to sincerely appreciate His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for graciously granting assent to the Bill establishing the Nigeria Police Training Institutes and also to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (Amendment) Bill 2025.
This outstanding step once again demonstrates Mr. President’s unwavering commitment to his Renewed Hope Agenda — an agenda anchored on reform, inclusion, empowerment, and national development. By signing these crucial bills into law, President Tinubu has further proven his dedication to enhancing national security and ensuring that the Nigeria Police Force is better equipped for modern challenges.
As the pioneer of the Bill for the Establishment of the Nigeria Police Training Institutes, I am deeply fulfilled to witness this vision become a reality. Working in close collaboration with the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, ably chaired by Senator Ahmed Abdulhamid Mallam-Madori, and with the strong institutional support of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, we successfully championed this legislative process to the stage of presidential assent.
I am also profoundly grateful to announce that my constituency, Fufore/Song Federal Constituency, has been graciously considered in this remarkable initiative, with the siting of one of the newly established Police Training Institutes in MALABU, Fufore Local Government Area.
This development is not just a project, it is a legacy for our people. It will bring immense socio-economic benefits, create jobs, foster youth empowerment, and serve as a hub for training and professionalism within the Nigeria Police Force across the North-East region.

1st October 1961, while Northern Cameroon v0ted to join Nigeria🇳🇬, Southern Cameroon decided to reunite with French Came...
01/10/2025

1st October 1961, while Northern Cameroon v0ted to join Nigeria🇳🇬, Southern Cameroon decided to reunite with French Cameroun

Before 1961, Southern Cameroon and Northern Cameroon were administered under Nigeria. After French Cameroon got its independence on January 1st 1961 and Nigeria scheduled for independence later that same year 1st October 1961, The British didn’t know what to do with its territories, so they agreed on a UN-administered plebiscite held on the 11th of February 1961.

During the plebiscite, the Northern Cameroons opted a union with Nigeria and Southern Cameroons joined French Cameroun.

The Northern Cameroons was integrated into Nigeria and became the Sardauna province of Northern Nigeria consisting of Borno, Adamawa and Taraba state of Nigeria 🇳🇬 meanwhile the Southern Cameroons opted to unite with French Cameroun and became the North west and South west region of Cameroon 🇨🇲.

The people of Northern Cameroon and southern Cameroons are same peoples who decided to join Nigeria and Cameroun respectively.

Mr. Mahmud TukurIndependent Non-Executive DirectorMr. Mahmud Tukur is an award-winning global business leader with over ...
24/09/2025

Mr. Mahmud Tukur

Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr. Mahmud Tukur is an award-winning global business leader with over three decades of experience spanning the energy, maritime, infrastructure, and technology sectors. He is the Founder of Ashgrove Group, where he leverages his extensive expertise to drive strategic growth and transformation across diverse industries and economic sectors.

Mr. Tukur previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Eterna Plc, where he led a remarkable turnaround of the company’s performance. His leadership earned him recognition as one of the top 25 CEOs of publicly listed companies in Nigeria, as well as the prestigious Downstream CEO of the Year award.

He currently serves on the Boards of Nascon Allied Industries Plc, Providus Bank Ltd, Abumet Nigeria Ltd, and ECM Terminals FZE. His previous board appointments include Bourbon Offshore Plc, Polysmart Group Ltd, Fuelmetrics Ltd, and Shefa Engineering Ltd.

Mr. Tukur holds a Joint Honours degree in Accounting and Management from the University of Wales, College Cardiff. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) , the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN) and has attended several leadership development programmes at Harvard Business School and SaĂŻd Business School.

17/09/2025

CPC State's Chairmen Visit His Excellency Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar GCON Wazirin Adamawa At His Residence

HE Atiku Abubakar Mourns Modibbo Dahiru GanyeThe Periscope Global - AbujaThe Waziri Adamawa and former Vice President of...
16/09/2025

HE Atiku Abubakar Mourns Modibbo Dahiru Ganye

The Periscope Global - Abuja

The Waziri Adamawa and former Vice President of Nigeria, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, has expressed profound grief over the passing of Sheikh Modibbo Dahiru Aliyu Ganye, a revered Islamic scholar and illustrious son of Ganye.

In a heartfelt tribute, Atiku described the late Sheikh as “a beacon of knowledge and piety, a lifelong friend and a spiritual companion whose humility and devotion to Allah stood as a shining example for generations.”

The former Vice President recalled their deep personal and spiritual bond, noting that Sheikh Modibbo’s wisdom transcended scholarship, touching lives with rare grace, sincerity and service to humanity.

“His life was a lesson in simplicity, scholarship and sacrifice. He leaves behind not only a grieving family and community but also a legacy of light for the wider Muslim Ummah,” Atiku lamented.

He prayed for the repose of the scholar’s soul, asking Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, admit him into Jannatul Firdaus and grant his family, the people of Ganye, and the Muslim faithful the fortitude to bear the monumental loss.

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Babangida SM Nguroje , today in Abuja, joined millions...
15/09/2025

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Babangida SM Nguroje , today in Abuja, joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating the essential Alhaji (Dr) Bamanga Tukur Tafidan Adamwa CON on his 90th birthday .

Alhaji Tukur an industrialist , politician, philanthropist, emancipator and administrator lives a life worthy of emulation .

Dr Tukur is also a major player in the development and growth of Nigerian as well as custodian of traditional and cultural norms.

Hon SM Nguroje joined well wishers to offer prayers for the elder statesman for a life of accomplishments and , similarly received blessings from the father figure.

The Man at 90: He Built Nigerian  Ports, A Life On Principle and Pan-African Pride.“Once in a lifetime, remarkable perso...
15/09/2025

The Man at 90: He Built Nigerian Ports, A Life On Principle and Pan-African Pride.

“Once in a lifetime, remarkable personalities appear; some are well known, while others contribute quietly."

As Dr. Bamanga Mohammed Tukur turned 90, Nigeria, friends and associates did not merely mark another birthday. They celebrated a life of unprecedented public service: one built on infrastructure, integrity, and a persistent belief in Africa’s dignity. In an era when many political careers are stained with scandal, Tukur's record remains remarkably clean, never formally accused, never under indictment, yet ever ready to give account of his stewardship.

Born 15 September 1935, in what is now Adamawa State, Tukur first rose to national prominence when he was appointed General Manager and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in 1975, a post he held until 1982. In those years, under his leadership,

Nigeria transformed its ports landscape: expansions at Apapa (including the Third Wharf extension), development of Tin Can Island Port, and improvements in Warri, Sapele, Calabar and Onne ports among others. The port infrastructure built under his watch eased congestion, lowered transaction costs for trade, and positioned Nigeria to be a hub in West Africa’s maritime trade.

From infrastructure builder to political leader: in 1983, Tukur was elected Governor of Gongola State — now divided into Adamawa and Taraba. Though his governorship was short-lived owing to national political upheaval, it paved the way for further public service: he served as Minister for Industries (1994-1995), and several years later, in 2012, became National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), resigning in 2014.

After stepping down as PDP chairman, President Goodluck Jonathan appointed him Ambassador-at-Large in mid-2014, entrusting him with “special duties” – an acknowledgement of his long experience, credibility, and ongoing relevance in national affairs.

Beyond Nigeria, Tukur’s influence is continental. He headed the African Business Roundtable (ABR), chaired the NEPAD Business Group, served as vice-chairman of the International Ports & Harbours Association, and held high posts in global cargo-handling and maritime organizations. His awards and honours span nations: Nigeria’s Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON); the Commander of the Order of the Mono, Togo; Commander of the Order of the Niger of Côte d’Ivoire, among others.

Perhaps as important as what he built is how he built it: transparently, courageously, without scandal. Even when others in high office fled accountability, Tukur repeatedly volunteered to submit himself to scrutiny. As a non-African-borne observer once remarked, his firm stance that Africa is not a “begging plate” but a trade partner of equals earned him respect in capitals from Accra to Abidjan, Lagos to Johannesburg. He supported the Afeican Diaspora community and initiated the as the sixth region of Africa at the AU summits and internationally, founding main and top organisations for the Diaspora.

He is also blessed with family: children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, all heirs to a legacy of aspiration and service.

Ports credited to Dr. Bamanga Tukur’s leadership at NPA

Third Wharf extension, Lagos Port Complex, Apapa
Tin Can Island Port, Lagos
Warri Port
Sapele Port
Calabar Port
Onne Port

Dr. Tukur’s 90 years remind us of what is possible when leadership is bound by principle: when infrastructure is not simply about steel and concrete but about enabling trade, reducing inequality, forging national dignity. His example is a benchmark for future generations of Nigerians, Africans, and the Black diaspora: build with vision, govern with integrity, defend African.

BMT OF AFRICA @ 90HE. Dr. Alhaji Bamanga Tukur  PhD, CON, COM Tafida Adamawa.STATESMAN AND AFRICA'S PRIVATE SECTOR LEGEN...
14/09/2025

BMT OF AFRICA @ 90
HE. Dr. Alhaji Bamanga Tukur PhD, CON, COM Tafida Adamawa.

STATESMAN AND AFRICA'S PRIVATE SECTOR LEGEND

The icon of Africa, an Elderstatesman, Technocrat, Democrat, Business Mugul, Maritime Master, It is on Record he Addressed UN General Assembly not as a President but as an individual representing the world private sector. At the peak of his career. Built 13 ports. The most spectacular of the all is the TIN CAN island port. That achievement attracted visit by so many head of states and Presidents. A striking example, Special visit by his Excellency President jimmy Carter, Malcolm frazer the prime minister of Australia. Decongested the ports during the cement amarda. He is eminently blessed beyond measure. We pray Almighty will grant him sound health . GIANT Of AFRICA BMT the Ambassador at large, Tafida Adamawa.

Dear Adamawa state Government , I am writing to bring to your attention the urgent need for rebuilding Government Scienc...
13/09/2025

Dear Adamawa state Government , I am writing to bring to your attention the urgent need for rebuilding Government Science Secondary School Jada in our community.

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