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Remembering the Late Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Tijjani Hashim — A Legacy of Integrity, Wisdom and Service

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<p><&excl;-- BEGIN THEIA POST SLIDER --><&sol;p>&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;95 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad4" id&equals;"quads-ad4" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;margin&colon;0px&semi;">&NewLine;&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p><div class&equals;"GtPIxSjs" style&equals;"clear&colon;both&semi;float&colon;left&semi;width&colon;100&percnt;&semi;margin&colon;0 0 20px 0&semi;"><script async src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;pagead2&period;googlesyndication&period;com&sol;pagead&sol;js&sol;adsbygoogle&period;js"><&sol;script> &NewLine;<&excl;-- TV --> &NewLine;<ins class&equals;"adsbygoogle" &NewLine; style&equals;"display&colon;block" &NewLine; data-ad-client&equals;"ca-pub-4403533287178375" &NewLine; data-ad-slot&equals;"4399361195" &NewLine; data-ad-format&equals;"auto" &NewLine; data-full-width-responsive&equals;"true"><&sol;ins> &NewLine;<script> &NewLine; &lpar;adsbygoogle &equals; window&period;adsbygoogle &vert;&vert; &lbrack;&rsqb;&rpar;&period;push&lpar;&lbrace;&rcub;&rpar;&semi; &NewLine;<&sol;script><&sol;div>&NewLine;<p>By Ahmad Muhammad Sani Gwarzo&comma; ANIPR<&sol;p><div class&equals;"TzeSpYbF" style&equals;"clear&colon;both&semi;float&colon;left&semi;width&colon;100&percnt;&semi;margin&colon;0 0 20px 0&semi;"><script async src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;pagead2&period;googlesyndication&period;com&sol;pagead&sol;js&sol;adsbygoogle&period;js"><&sol;script> &NewLine;<&excl;-- TV --> &NewLine;<ins class&equals;"adsbygoogle" &NewLine; style&equals;"display&colon;block" &NewLine; data-ad-client&equals;"ca-pub-4403533287178375" &NewLine; data-ad-slot&equals;"4399361195" &NewLine; data-ad-format&equals;"auto" &NewLine; data-full-width-responsive&equals;"true"><&sol;ins> &NewLine;<script> &NewLine; &lpar;adsbygoogle &equals; window&period;adsbygoogle &vert;&vert; &lbrack;&rsqb;&rpar;&period;push&lpar;&lbrace;&rcub;&rpar;&semi; &NewLine;<&sol;script><&sol;div>&NewLine;<p>The memory of the late Galadiman Kano&comma; Alhaji Tijjani Hashim&comma; continues to evoke deep reflection across Kano State&comma; Northern Nigeria&comma; and the entire nation&period; His passing in 2014 marked the end of an era defined by leadership&comma; discipline&comma; and uncommon integrity&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Born in 1935 into a distinguished lineage of the Kano Emirate&comma; Alhaji Tijjani Hashim rose to become one of the most respected traditional leaders of his time&period; His influence extended far beyond palace walls&comma; touching communities&comma; institutions&comma; and individuals across generations&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Among his notable contributions was the creation of the Outdoor Court&comma; a judicial innovation that brought justice closer to the grassroots&period; The initiative strengthened community harmony and improved the delivery of justice by making legal processes more accessible and transparent&period;<&sol;p><div class&equals;"pXurCrhI" style&equals;"clear&colon;both&semi;float&colon;left&semi;width&colon;100&percnt;&semi;margin&colon;0 0 20px 0&semi;"><script async src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;pagead2&period;googlesyndication&period;com&sol;pagead&sol;js&sol;adsbygoogle&period;js"><&sol;script> &NewLine;<ins class&equals;"adsbygoogle" &NewLine; style&equals;"display&colon;block&semi; text-align&colon;center&semi;" &NewLine; data-ad-layout&equals;"in-article" &NewLine; data-ad-format&equals;"fluid" &NewLine; data-ad-client&equals;"ca-pub-4403533287178375" &NewLine; data-ad-slot&equals;"6550225277"><&sol;ins> &NewLine;<script> &NewLine; &lpar;adsbygoogle &equals; window&period;adsbygoogle &vert;&vert; &lbrack;&rsqb;&rpar;&period;push&lpar;&lbrace;&rcub;&rpar;&semi; &NewLine;<&sol;script><&sol;div>&NewLine;<p>Known for his unwavering commitment to fairness&comma; he became a symbol of sincerity in leadership&period; His principles were never compromised&comma; regardless of circumstances&period; Through his administrative skill&comma; he mentored countless individuals who later assumed key leadership positions across Nigeria&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;95 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad1" id&equals;"quads-ad1" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;margin&colon;0px&semi;">&NewLine;&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 2&period;0&period;95 -->&NewLine;<div class&equals;"quads-location quads-ad5" id&equals;"quads-ad5" style&equals;"float&colon;none&semi;margin&colon;0px&semi;">&NewLine;&NewLine;<&sol;div>&NewLine;&NewLine;<p>Those close to him remember him as a father figure whose guidance blended compassion with firmness&period; His disciplinary approach stemmed from a deep love for humanity and a desire to nurture responsible citizens&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Despite his global exposure&comma; the late Galadiman Kano remained deeply rooted in cultural values and humility&period; He was widely sought for counsel due to his calmness&comma; maturity&comma; and unique ability to resolve complex issues with grace&period; His presence served as a bridge between generations&comma; harmonising tradition with modern expectations&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Communities across Kano continue to benefit from educational and empowerment opportunities he championed&period; Many who rose to prominence attribute their success to his mentorship and timely intervention&period; His leadership—anchored in truth&comma; accountability&comma; and service—remains a reference point for emerging leaders&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Even at the height of his influence&comma; he remained accessible to the poor and vulnerable&period; His home was a sanctuary for advice&comma; comfort&comma; and guidance&period; His humility became his strength&comma; and his silent reflections often carried profound wisdom&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Throughout his decades of service&comma; Alhaji Tijjani Hashim championed unity and peace within Kano Emirate and across Northern Nigeria&period; His diplomatic skills helped reconcile conflicts and preserve relationships that could have fractured under tension&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>International partners who worked with him admired his clarity of thought and professionalism&period; At home&comma; he strengthened cultural identity and initiated development programmes that improved livelihoods across the state&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>His leadership philosophy centred on humanity&comma; truth&comma; and selflessness&period; He stood firmly injustice and demonstrated&comma; through example&comma; that true leadership is measured by service—not position&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Though his passing created a void that may never be completely filled&comma; his legacy remains a guiding light for traditional and administrative institutions&period; His teachings continue to shape leaders&comma; families&comma; and communities touched by his wisdom&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The late Galadiman Kano’s life is remembered as a timeless lesson in discipline&comma; integrity&comma; and purposeful leadership&period; His voice may be silent&comma; but his influence endures in the hearts of thousands who benefited from his guidance&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>May his soul continue to rest in peace&comma; and may Allah reward him richly for his immeasurable contributions to society&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><&excl;-- END THEIA POST SLIDER -->&NewLine;<&excl;-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v&period; 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