The inevitability of death reminds us to live modestly and cherish the memories of those who have impacted our lives. Today, we gather to honor the legacy of Dr. Habib Sadauki, an exceptional mentor, medical director, CEO, and senior consultant.

Dr. Sadauki’s life embodied simplicity, patience, dedication, and collaboration. His commitment to the common good inspired countless individuals, from clinical practice to public life. I had the privilege of working alongside him during our call duties at the Hospital Management Board, where he demonstrated remarkable dedication and responsiveness.

As Executive Secretary, Dr. Sadauki displayed exceptional tolerance and maturity, even in the face of adversity. His leadership facilitated joint efforts and achievements between the board and unions. He championed on-the-job training and sponsored staff for specialized courses locally and internationally.

Dr. Sadauki’s contributions to the MPDRS policy and development were invaluable, drawing from his personal experience. His punctuality, resourcefulness, and tirelessness in attending review meetings were hallmarks of his commitment.

A devout and prayerful individual, Dr. Sadauki’s warm smile and genuine spirit comforted all who encountered him. A 1978 graduate of ABU Zaria, he had an illustrious career as a specialist medical consultant and administrator, alongside notable contemporaries like Dr. Dutse and Dr. Bashir Birnin Kudu.

As I pen this tribute, I pray that Allah grants Dr. Sadauki peace and mercy in the highest level of paradise. May His blessings be upon his children, and may His comfort envelop his family and friends, particularly Hajiya Maryam.

Rest in peace, Dr. Habib Sadauki. Allah ya gafarta masa.

Abdullahi Ismail Kwalwa

By Musa Abdullahi Sufi

In a bold step towards empowering African youth, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, renowned educationist and philanthropist, has announced the establishment of the Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo (AAG) Fellowship.

The initiative, which will be housed under the AAG Leadership Centre, aims to mentor young people on leadership and entrepreneurship, equipping them with the skills needed to achieve self-reliance and contribute to the development of Nigeria and the African continent.

The Fellowship, according to Professor Gwarzo, is designed to build the capacity of young Africans by providing them with opportunities to learn valuable skills in entrepreneurship and leadership.

“My intention is to build the capacity of our young people across Africa,” Professor Gwarzo remarked, “so they can be trained on modern entrepreneurship and leadership skills. These young people will become agents of change, contributing to making Nigeria and Africa great

This new initiative is a testament to Professor Gwarzo’s commitment to youth development and his vision of creating a generation of leaders and innovators capable of transforming Africa’s socio-economic landscape.

By focusing on mentorship, training, and hands-on experience, the Fellowship will help young people to realize their potential as self-reliant individuals who can drive sustainable development in their communities.

Building the Next Generation of Leaders

The AAG Fellowship will offer a structured program that includes practical training on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal development. Fellows will receive guidance from local and international experts, gaining the knowledge and tools necessary to launch their own businesses, lead organizations, and influence positive social change.

For Professor Gwarzo, the future of Africa depends on the ability of young people to take ownership of their destinies through self-reliance and proactive leadership. “Africa is full of potential, and our young people are the key to unlocking that potential,” he emphasized.

This Fellowship will empower them to take on leadership roles, create innovative solutions to local challenges, and drive the continent toward a brighter future.”

Strategic Partnerships for a Broader Impact

The success of the AAG Fellowship hinges on strategic partnerships with both local and international experts and organizations. Professor Gwarzo highlighted the importance of collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure the program reaches as many young people as possible.

We intend to partner with experts and organizations from around the world who share our vision of youth empowerment. This initiative requires collective action, and by working together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of young Africans.” He said.

These partnerships will not only provide technical expertise but also create a global network of support for the fellows. Through these collaborations, the Fellowship will foster an environment where young people can engage with thought leaders, industry experts, and successful entrepreneurs, learning directly from those who have made a mark in their respective fields.

A Vision for Africa’s Future

Professor Gwarzo’s vision for the AAG Fellowship aligns with his broader mission of enhancing access to education, leadership, and entrepreneurship opportunities for African youth.

The Fellowship aims to create a ripple effect, where young people who benefit from the program will, in turn, become mentors and role models for others, fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and growth.

By investing in the next generation of leaders, the AAG Leadership Centre hopes to lay the foundation for a prosperous and self-reliant Africa.

We want our youth to be at the forefront of change, actively participating in shaping the future of Africa. This Fellowship will provide them with the tools they need to succeed and contribute to the development of their communities and beyond.” Professor Gwarzo said.

As the program launches, it stands as a beacon of hope for young Africans, offering a pathway to personal and professional growth. The AAG Fellowship not only promises to equip participants with critical skills but also aims to inspire them to take on the mantle of leadership, driving the transformation of Africa into a continent of innovation, growth, and opportunity.

Through this initiative, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo is once again demonstrating his unwavering dedication to youth empowerment and his belief in the potential of Africa’s young people to lead the continent into a brighter future.

BY
MUDASSIR ALIYU YUNUSA
mudassiray@gmail.com

The aftermath of the recent demonstration tagged ‘#EndBadGovernanceProtest’ has exposed the morality, probity and its effects on our children more especially the growing population ranging between 15 – 30 years. Innitially, the protest is believed to be organized as peaceful one and to be demonstrated in a good manner but unfortunately it was hijacked and forcefully changed to be violent in many state of the federation. The conducts exhibited by some adolescents and young generations during the protest have no doubt become threat to our future generation as it is often said children of today are the elder/leaders of tomorrow. However with the above notion, it is easily possible to have assessment of the next generation to come by looking at the present lifestyle and moral etiquettes of our adolescents and youths population displayed during the protest.

It is really a worrisome to see underage children in the society turned to be cruel, nasty, brutal and outrageous all in the name of protest which was planned to be a peaceful one. In some states of the federation So many evidences and exhibits of footage, images and still pictures have captured children and youths that wrecked havoc, vandalised shops, super markets, offices and carted away with people belongings and destroying public properties. This brings total breakdown of law and order, lost of lives, many injured as well as destruction of public goods which led to the government engagement of security operatives and in sequence imposition of 24 hours curfew in many states and cities across the country.

My point of concern is these underage children and youths that are believe to be the future generation and part of them will surely immanent as leaders of the society in the next generations to come. However, with bad inclination and behavioral pattern demonstrated by some youths and adolescent age of the population it is a threat to the peace and harmony of our society and hence if urgent and imperative actions are not taken to change the fortune of our youths, the future of our country is in jeopardy and the danger is signaling now.
The way forward to this danger is a collective responsibility of both government and the society. Government need to be alerted that the issue of economic well being of the citizens is paramount and it (Govt) need to explore and implore all possible ways in respect to this issue and provide an enabling environment for children to acquire sound education, skills and moral etiquettes right from the childhood age to enable them obtain sense of belonging, morality and integrity as backbone of building a just and prosperous nation. Government on the other hand should provide a smooth pathway for children to develop creativity, innovation and invention especially from primary school. This will surely make our youths self reliant and it will also reduce the burden of over dependence on government by people in the country.
The role of community in shaping the behavior of children and youths is highly needed particularly parents, guardians and elders in the society. These children and youths are integral part of the society and the they are living within the community and therefore it is imperative for elders and good people within the community to contribute positively toward proper upbringing of our young ones by giving them good orientation, moral discipline, virtues, meritocracy, decency, good gesture and acceptable behavoural inclination. I want call on various societal organisation like old student’s/pupil’s association, community base social groups, self-help associations, families’ associations that are given more attention to megre things especially during festive period of Sallah, Xmas, New year where we used to witness various meetings and get together where huge amount of money is spent in just food, drinks and event centres, let these meetings go beyond mere eating and drinking, we can make it an avenue for planning our lives, giving out self assistance and let it be geared toward supporting the needy among ourselves. It is obvious that all these children are members of various family and I believe the family meetings could serve as an avenue to embrace these children and youths by touching their lives positively. Those that are in bad shape could be rehabilitated to become good people in the society
Moreso, I call upon all societal base groups including social media platforms to engage themselves in this regard with the aim of changing the fortune of our youths from bad to good, worse to better and indeed worst to best citizens in the rankings. This will certainly build more confidence and patriotism in their minds which in essence provide an excellent, brilliant and exceptional future generation and within them the making of altruist leaders accountable and responsible for transforming our dear country into prosperity, admirable and developed nation.
Caution: in present time, if government and the society fails to do the needful on youths and children our future generations/leaders will be in a great jeopardy