Baba Dala, SAN

It was a pleasure to attend the turbanning ceremony of my friend, Dr Kole Shettima, as the Zannah Yuroma of the Machina Emirates (King’s Senior Adviser) today in Machina, Yobe State, Nigeria. Kole Shettima has been a major pillar of civil society and philanthropy in Nigeria and on the African continent as the MacArthur Foundation’s Africa Director, and this recognition from the home front is a salutary reminder of his contributions to his community and state of origin. He was turbaned alongside two other prominent leaders of the community, Engineer Mohammed Kati (Marafan Machina) and Dr Abubakar Kagu (Mutawallen Machina). I am grateful to the Governor of Yobe State, HE Mai Mala Buni, for his exceptional hospitality during the trip, and to HRH the Emir of Machina and the royal household for the excellent reception in Machina.

"The truth is, many people you have in public office today were simply not well brought up. Many people go into government for the wrong reasons. You don't go into government to make money." -- Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

I extend my warmest congratulations to Nafisa, Ruqayya, and the other talented students from our state recognized as top performers in the global English championship. This success is a testament to the transformative power of the quality education initiatives implemented by the administration of Hon. Mai Mala Buni since the declaration of emergency in our education sector. I am proud to be associated with these great initiatives, having served as a member of the Technical Committee for the revitalization of the education system. May these successes inspire continued progress, and may our state continue to shine as a beacon of excellence.

World’s Largest Date Festival Kicks Off in Buraidah

The Arda cross, the Mbappe bicycle kick. Beautiful.

Arda Güler is becoming an undisputed name in the starting XI. 💎🇹🇷

Our father, mentor, @BDALA and my Governor @GovBuni attending Jumu'a prayers 🤍💙🙏🏻

@BudgITng @PBATMediaCentre @officialABAT @PlanningNG @seunonigbinde @GabsynGreat @TrackaNG @atikuabagudu In normal climes this will be the dominant topic of citizen conversations. This is utterly outrageous and criminal.

With the amount of “Streetlights” in this 2025 budget, Nigeria is supposed to be the Light of the World. 🔦 1,477 Streetlights for N393.29 billion 🤯 That’s N266 MILLION per light. Are we installing the sun? Here are some of the insertions and how much they will cost. 📌 538 Boreholes – N114.53 billion 📌 2,122 ICT Projects – N505.79 billion 📌 43 Community Town Halls – N17.23 billion 📌 561 Education Projects – N179.96 billion 📌 319 Health Projects – N420.09 billion 📌 32 Traditional Ruler Empowerment Projects – N6.74 billion 📌 1,380 Road Projects – N1.44 trillion 📌 24 Security Vehicles – N11.7 billion #AskQuestion

Myself and the DG of Arewa Ear's Community Development Forum paid a courtesy visit to Baba Dala Fika SAN @BDALA at his office in Guzape, Abuja. We had a fruitful discussion on community development and collaboration. Indeed, Yobe State is blessed with intellectuals. #YobeState

His mother, the sole provider for him and his three siblings, had been struggling to secure his release, but thanks to the intervention of WRAPA, Daily Trust Foundation @Daily_TrustF) and Bahama Chambers (@BDALA) his freedom has been restored.

Sheikh Sudais launches the "Insaniyyun" initiative to enhance humanitarian enrichment service focusing on orphans, the elderly, and people with special needs. He shared iftar with orphans emphasizing social solidarity and care in Ramadan. #Ramadan #HumanitarianInitiative

Sheikh Sudais hosts Iftar for the orphans and welcomes them by wiping their heads and giving them some gifts. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, said, "Bring the orphan close to you, pat his head, and feed him with the same food you eat. It will soften your heart and fulfill your need."

Congratulations the new Wazirin Wase, Engr. Muhammad Ali Kachalla Abubakar, OFR MFR, mni.

Dr. Kole Shettima, Dr. Abubakar Garba Iliya, and I accompanied the new Wazirin Wase, Engr. Muhammad Ali Kachalla Abubakar, OFR MFR, mni, on a visit to the Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, on Sunday.

From the attendance and goodwill messages delivered at the event, you can tell of the effect of Dr Kole on people from across stratas of life. Testaments to his goodness, depth of substance and network. Allah ya kara wa rayuwa albarka sir. Happy 65th Birthday 🎈

The symposium held in honor of Dr. Kole Shettima on his 65th birthday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Center in Abuja was a remarkable event. Happy birthday Dr. Kole @macfound

Celebrating with Engr Sagir Adamu Jajere on his turbaning as the Zanna Dujima of Fika. Allah ya taya riko.

It’s a Holiday time!

Great to ring in the new year at home.