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Bulletin KATAGUM STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Motto:;m Unity B gh& No. 1, Inuwa Dahiru Road, P. O. Box 22, Azare"So Bauchi each candidateState must send his NIN to '55019' using Brotherhood Email: [email protected] Phone: 08064056119his registered, 08061276785 SIM card after which the profile code

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KSA SPONSORED OVER SIXTY (60) INDIGENT UTME (JAMB) CANDIDATES ACROSS KATAGUM EMIRATE

he Katagum Students Association had "So each candidate must send his NIN to '55019' using between May 11th and May 29th, his registered SIM card after which the profile code sponsored the registration of sixty (60) would be sent to him. We've witnessed untold indigent students to take the 2021 Unified Tertiary difficulty in this. Some candidates have spent about a Matriculation Examination (UTME). week trying to get the code but without success. And remember that they are been charged N50 by the The Association had received applications from service providers for each trial. This is the major dozens of indigent students to assist them in challenge". He added. The exercise is been conducted registering for the highly competitive and important at the Aminu Saleh College of Education Azare, ICT examination necessary for virtually all admissions to Centre under the strict supervision of the Director of tertiary institutions in . the Centre, Malam Nasiru S. Mustapha. Consequently therefore, the KSA National Speaking on the exercise, the National President Headquarters wrote and solicited for sponsorship from mentioned that most of the applicants and ultimately, some influential members of the community. With the the beneficiaries of the scheme are from humble special grace of God, after so many follow-ups, one backgrounds. Some of them are even orphans. They philanthropist who doesn't wish to be mentioned cut across the six (6) local governments of Gamawa, agreed to sponsor all the applicants and immediately Giade, Itas/Gadau, Katagum, Shira and Zaki Local disbursed the sum of N335,000 to the Association's Government Areas. There were 80 applicants. After a account. The amount is sufficient to register for 67 screening, 67 were approved for sponsorship. The candidates. names of the beneficiaries and duplicates of their Speaking on why the registration process is taking so registration slips are with the secretariat for long, the Special Assistant to the KSA President on documentation. The list is available on request. Scholarships and Chairman, Ad-hoc Committee on The President further noted that in view of the JAMB, Mustapha Muhammad Adamu, who is a prevailing economic crisis, the association had already student of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, started receiving applications for the sponsorship of Bauchi said: 'The most difficult stage of the process is the SSCE itself (NECO). On this therefore, the obtaining the profile code. You know, JAMB had now association appeals to able members of the community linked the registration procedure with the National to support it in pursuance of this collective Identification Number (NIN)." responsibility of assisting indigent students attain literacy.

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The President finally thanked the Philanthropist for the concerned elite of Katagum who facilitated the request generous donation towards this important object. He and the eventual disbursement of the funds within a prays may Allah replenish his pockets, fulfill his heart very short period of time. He equally prays may Allah desires, grant him good health and admit him to grant all others the ability to contribute towards the Jannatul Firdausi. He also appreciated the efforts of a advancement of Education and humanity in Katagum. KSA Hosts Members of the 2020 Edition of ‘Katagum in ______Focus Magazine’ for an Iftar ______

R-L Muhammad Kabir Abubakar (former KSA Presidential Candidate), Adamu Mohammed Bello Maibodi (Secretary to the committee), Bala Usman (Chief of Staff to the KSA President), Alhaji Adamu Mohammed Bello (BOT Chairman), Kabir Nizam Baba (KSA President), Kamal Muhammad Kabir (former KSA candidate for the Vice President ) and Aliyu Arifullah Lamara (Former Presidential Candidate) in a group photograph after the Iftar on 12th May 2021 On Wednesday, 12th May 2021, the National In his remarks, the KSA National President, Kabir President of the Katagum Students Association, Kabir Nizam Baba, thanked the former president for finding Nizam Baba invited and hosted for an Iftar (Ramadan In his remarks, the KSA National President, Kabir Breakfast), the members of the editorial committee Nizam Baba, thanked the former president for finding who produced the 2020 Edition of the KSA 'Katagum the members worthy of such appointment in the first in Focus' Magazine at Oricon Restaurant, Azare. place and for inviting them to serve. He further thanked the BOT Chairman, the former president, the In attendance at the Iftar were the immediate past Secretary to the committee and all the members of the National President, Comrade Abdussamad Idris editorial committee for honouring the invitation at Yakubu. It could be recalled that Comrade such a short notice. All the members except one were Abdussamad constituted the 7-member editorial in attendance. committee in September 2020. The committee had as He also noted that the KSA is an institution, not a its chairman and editor-in-chief, Kabir Nizam Baba; person. As such, it doesn't matter who is on the seat. Comrade Adamu Mohammed Bello (Maibodi) as As such, in line with the current administration's Secretary; Muhammad Kabir Abubakar, Kamal proclivity towards continuity, the president felt it is Muhammad Kabir, Bala Usman, Aliyu Arifullah imperative that the chief executive officer of the Lamara and Maryam Hamma as members. The association concludes his part since the committee had chairman of the committee would later emerge, by done its own by producing a magazine that had Allah's design, as the KSA National President. received numerous positive reviews from many The former president used the opportunity to thank the respected members of the community. members of the committee for the job well done and The President finally thanked the members, prayed apologized for the inability of his administration to may Allah reward them abundantly and appeals that formally and officially wrap up the committee's work the association may soon once again seek their through a similar event. assistance to contribute in one project or another. KSA BULLETIN TUESDAY, 1ST JUNE, 2021 2

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On the committee's behalf, the Secretary, Comrade particularly the antecedents of the maiden edition of maibodi appreciated the President for the honour of the the Katagum in Focus magazine produced in 2008 for Iftar and the official final meeting with the committee. which he was the editor-in-chief. Also in attendance at the Iftar was the KSA Chairman, At the end of the Iftar, each member of the now Board of Trustees, Comrade Adamu Mohammed dissolved committee formally received his copy of the Bello. The chairman made series of comments urging highly qualitative magazine both in substance and the members to unite themselves in pursuance of form. Certificates of Appreciation would later be excellence through community service. In part, the issued to each member insha Allah, the president Chairman recollected his experience in unionism and promised.

KSA Organized a Public Lecture on Twin Topics of Drug Abuse ______and Entrepreneurship During Eidul Fitr Break ______issue of drug abuse is a multi-faceted problem that needs a multi-dimensional approach. The Special Guest of Honour, Alhaji (Dr) Mahmud , CFR, (Ajiyan Katagum), who was not only a former Defence Minister, former Head of Service and Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, he was also a former National

Katagum Students Association, under the leadership of Kabir Nizam Baba, organized a Public Lecture on Drug Abuse on one hand, and on Entrepreneurship on the other. The occasion that was held on Saturday, 15th May 2021 at Alhaji Sule Katagum Multipurpose Hall, Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare commenced by 10:50am and lasted for three hours. The event was singlehandedly sponsored by the Majority Leader, House of Assembly, Hon Tijjani Prof. Asabe Muhammad, Director, Remedial Studies, Mohammed Aliyu (Mamber representing Bauchi State University, Gadau Azare/Madangala at the State legislature for the President of the KSA was invited to a meeting at the second tenure). Emir's Palace on another issue of serious concern to the community. He therefore delegated Malam In view of the disheartening, fragile security situation Muhammad DanKatagum Garba to extend his excuse. of the country and of special concern to the KSA, that Prof Asabe Muhammad (the Pioneer Professor from of Katagum, which is further compounded by Bauchi State University, Gadau) and Prof Ado Ahmed incessant drug and substance abuse as well as below- of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi were average entrepreneurial prowess, Katagum Students in attendance. Been the mother of the Day, Prof Asabe Association organized a Public Lecture as a step considered the rapid change in circumstances and towards enlightening and educating youths and advancement in technology. She charged parents students on two topics: 1. Entrepreneurship: a Panacea specially mothers to take the training and orientation for Economic Downturn; and 2. Drug Abuse: An of their children with all dedication and seriousness. Agent of Societal Destruction. Pharmacist Ahmadu Jibril and Alhaji Abdurrashid Prof Garba Dahuwa (Magatakardan Katagum) Andu Aliyu, were to present on Drug Abuse: An Agent represented by Prof Yakubu Magaji Azare Chaired the of Societal Destruction, and Entrepreneurship: A important gathering. Prof Azare cautioned that the KSA Bulletin Tuesday, 1st June, 2021 3

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Panacea for Economic Downturn respectively. The who was ably represented by Alhaji Adamu Babani former was tested with an accident on his way to Azare Umar. The latter extended Madakin Katagum's from . We pray may Allah grant him speedy goodwill message. He added that the topics been recovery. As a special guest at the event, Dr discussed are of special interest to Katagum and the Muhammad Bello Waziri Dogo-Muhammad, despite nation. He finally delivered some pecuniary gesture to old age and other schedules, recognized the help offset administrative costs. overbearing importance of the gathering and Though personally not present due to a family prioritized it. He accepted the organizers' request to speak on the topic in view of the unforseen emergency, Engr Ayuba Dauda Katagum was honourably represented by Comrade Salahuddeen unavailability of the substantive speaker. Yakubu Gwani and Salim Awwal Yelwaji, LLB. The The second speaker too, Alhaji Abdurrashid Andu duo extended 25 copies of a book the Engineer Aliyu, was invited to a managerial zonal meeting at his authored that relates to the topic of discussion. After office. Thus the Discussant, Alhaji Yunusa Ibrahim the program, the National President distributed the Bakasala -a very enthusiastic and successful books amongs the five secondary schools in entrepreneur in the Emirate- discussed the attendance. entrepreneurial aspect. He made instructive Hon Muhammad Garba Gololo, former member contributions to the discussion and prays may Allah representing GAMAWA Federal Constituency at the grant us peace in the land. House of Representatives, was represented by his Personal Assistant, Engr Tajuddeen Ahmad Tijjani.

Malam Aliyu Mohammed Nasiru, Secretary General, COEASU-ASCOEA Chapter The ceremony was mastered by the Secretary General of Colleges of Education AcademicStaff Union (COEASU), Aminu Saleh College of Education Azare Chapter, Malam Aliyu Mohammed Nasiru.

Gimban Katagum, Alhaji Muhammad Sani Wada From the traditional leaders' angle, Gimban Katagum, Alhaji Muhammad Wada Sani, who was once a National President of National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS) and now the President of ATBU Alumni Association cautioned the youths to shun drug abuse and explore entrepreneurial avenues. Alhaji Ahmad Muhammad Kwara, who had recently been officially recognized and saddled with the sacrificial responsibility of assisting law enforcement agencies in curbing the menace of delinquent criminality in the area was also present. In his remarks, Alhaji Adamu Babani Muhammad, representing he charged parents to uphold their parental Madakin Katagum, Alhaji Abdullahi Babani (DCG, NCS) responsibilities more seriously. He linked the Among the special guests in attendance was Alhaji disheartening security condition to "I-don't-care" Abdullahi Babani Madakin Katagum (DCG Customs) attitude of many parents. KSA BULLETIN TUESDAY, 1ST JUNE, 2021 4

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Board of Trustees (BOT) Chairman, Comrade Adamu Mohammed Bello for been very supportive to this cause. He also thanked the Chairman Special Committee on Education, Malam Aminu Yahaya, for always coming in to balance and perfect where the executive members lag behind.

Alhaji Ahmad Muhammad Kwara The Divisional Police Officer, Nigeria Police Force, Katagum Division was represented by Alhaji Aliko Dahala, ASP. The experienced officer charged community members to consider every child as their own and to take necessary action whenever a report or complaint is made on their wards. Kabir Nizam Baba, Dr Lawan Umar, a Physiotherapist with Federal KSA National President Medical Centre, Azare and Dr Jamilu Haruna (a The President also appreciated former Presidents successful farmer/entrepreneur) and a senior lecturer including Comrade Yusuf Mohammed Nasir, Past with Federal members of the executive council and senators. He University, Dutse particularly commended the members of the executive also hold the KSA council for their dedication and cooperation on a very in high esteem and large scale. Appreciably, Bala Usman and Abdussalam have concern for with whom weve been on this train day and night, he the plight of the thanked them and prayed may Allah be their strength. community. Dr Jamilu Haruna He also thanked the senior comrades, colleagues and equally made fellow students who have taken time out of their busy thought- schedules to attend. "We can't do this without you. provoking and motivating comments on You are critical stakeholders in building and salvaging entrepreneurship. He exemplified that business could this community. We hope you take the message to a be started with as low as N10,000 in this part of the higher level" the President added. world. Many lecturers of the Aminu Saleh College of "Time and space won't allow the mention of all, we Education like Dr Abdullahi Jaji (Head of Arabic thank all those who have contributed or wish to Department, ASCOE Azare) and Dr Mustapha Abba contribute in one way or the other to the progress of (Head of Microbiology Department, BASUG) also Katagum generally and for the increased welfare of attended the lecture. Katagum Students. May Allah reward you abundantly. Amin." He concluded. The Chief Host, Hon Tijjani Mohammed Aliyu, represented by his Personal Assistant, Alhaji Dr Abdullahi Muhammad Jaji, the Head of Arabic Muhammad Famda, extended his goodwill to the Department of Aminu Saleh College of Education attendees and urged the association itself to seek made few comments particularly about Dr Muhammad entrepreneurial options to pave the way for its self- Bello Waziri Dogo-Muhammad's contributions to the sustainability. community and finally closed the event with prayers.

In his vote of thanks, the National President A group photograph was taken, and the attendees acknowledged and appreciated the efforts and retired to their various destinations, safely. assistance of all the above, and further thanked the Alhamdulillaah.

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MAHMUD YAYALE AHMED (MR CIVIL SERVICE) - QUINTESSENTIAL GENTLEMAN ______By Bello Mustapha (Kogunan Katagum) ______

The 69 year old former Federal Permanent I was grateful for his kindness and trust but at the same Secretary, Head of Service of the Federation, time afraid of the enormity of the word he used Minister of Defence and the Secretary to the and the burden of living up to his expectations. Government of the Federation (SGF) is one When the issue of submitting a of the most competent and accomplished memorandum for the creation of Katagum Public Servants in the history of Nigeria. State to the senate came up, he also What distinguished the Ajiyan Katagum included me as part of the secretariat for us and Akowojo of Idanre Kingdom with to take minutes during meetings and write other big men in this country is his reports to be deliberated upon. infectious humility and sense of kinship. I was mesmerised by his eloquence and Despite the positions God had elevated confidence when he presented our him to, he still remains one of the most humble and accessible personalities in this submissions to the Senate last year, that you could see and feel the admiration and part of the world. From a humble background respect he commands from the having been born in a small town called senators and every other person in Shira in Bauchi state, he rose through divine providence, luck and the power the hall. One of the senators from the East told me when of the Almighty God to become one they escorted us outside, that of the most respected statesmen in it was the biggest delegation Nigeria. they have ever received as a A highly religious individual who believes in the committee. power of the Almighty God, the Ajiyan Katagum is He did it again today when he made a presentation on blessed with the oratory power of Wiston Churchill the same issue at the senate Public Hearing for North and the humility of Aliyu Mohammed, Wazirin East Zone in Bauchi. He received a standing ovation Jema'a. from the people in the hall, with an official of the I came close to Ajiyan Katagum in our frequent and National Assembly telling me it was the best numerous meetings we had in his Abuja residence to presentation he had ever seen during Public Hearings discuss issues that are germane and pertinent to our in his 10 years as staff of the National Assembly. All people. There was a day I was in the office and I his submissions are mostly delivered extempore received a call from him asking whether I was without reading from any material. available and when I answered in the affirmative, he I am not at all surprised why he is named Mr Civil asked me to meet him at NUC immediately. Servant by the former President, , He was actually there with some prominent people for he is extremely intelligent with tremendous from our community to submit a proposal for the experience and exposure. setting up of a private university in Azare. I was not aware what we were doing there because he didn't He has made a lot of contributions to his state and the mention it to me until when he was given the chance nation at large and is enjoying his retirement in good to speak. health, with his family devoid of any extravagance, but He introduced all the important accomplished complete submission to the will of his creator. dignitaries that came with him, and he turned to me as This is a man that has been almost everything in this the last person and said this is a young man that world, and is striving very hard to be something in accompanied us for him to learn from us and by the aljanna because of his devotion to his religious duties time we leave this world, we will leave our people in and sense of brotherhood to people less privilege than the hands of credible succeeding generation which he him. represents.

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KSA REJOICES WITH EMIR OF KATAGUM OVER EIDUL FITR FESTIVAL

On 13th May 2021, the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria the respected Royal Father on the auspicious occasion under the leadership of the constituted authority of the of the Sallah. Sultan celebrated the historic Eid Al-Fitr after fasting "Muna taya Mai Martaba Sarkin Katagum, Al-ummar the 30days of the blessed month of Ramadan. Kasar Katagum da Dukkan Musulmi Murnar Sallar Idi. Muna Rokon Allah Kara Ma Sarki Lafiya, Yayi The people of Katagum woke up to a digital banner Riko da Hannun Shugabanninmu, Ya Zaunar da mu hanged around the township roundabout near the Lafiya, Ya Yalwata Mana Cikin Falalar Shi. Amin. Emir's palace expressing delight and celebrating with Allah Maimaita Mana." The message reads. A child is blessed every day never cheat them and abuse their innocence, A child is innocent never stop them from being a hero tomorrow, A child is beautiful gift of god never crop out them talents for a petty win, So never ever hate them for who they are or how they never hide them from the truth that you fear, are So pray that all of us hold To one another's hands and together sing. They wanna to fulfill their dreams and & overcome They are our hope. hopes and fears. They are our future. So never ever Hit them or shove them around They are the ones who will change our fate. Never ever kick them blossoming dreams to ground. They are everything but without our help, They waana to remind the adults to dry their tears, They are the children, have no day to celebrate From hearts and minds, Spirits and souls, Today in this land and all around the world, They love each other with no strings, I hold in my heart the hopes and wishes, With hugs and love. So never ever trick them into living with so many pains. To let them know that this is ‘Children's day. never treat them like dirt and without respect, - Sweta Panda KSA Bulletin Tuesday, 1st June, 2021 7

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INVITATION TO 2021 CHILDREN’S AND DEMOCRACY DAY CELEBRATION

The leadership of the Katagum Students Association apologizes to students, teachers, parents and members of the community for the hitch faced in the recent Children's Day celebration. The committee saddled with the responsibility had faced both internal and external difficulties that overwhelmed it to the extent that the celebration couldn't hold. As a make up, another committee is been constituted to organize a similar celebration on Saturday, 12th June, which is the National Democracy Day observed annually in Nigeria. Students, teachers and Parents as well as members of the community are therefore invited to converge at the Township Stadium in Azare by 8am in the morning for the Celebration. The KSA sincerely apologizes for the inconveniences caused by the earlier mistake. It also acknowledges and appreciates the support of Malam Jibril Shirama in his fatherly efforts towards thank you deeply. ameliorating the challenge faced. The role played by While we look forward to the continued cooperation Comrade Inuwa Muhammad Abubakar also deserves and concern of all students and stakeholders, please commendation. Many stakeholders have also have the assurances of our highest regards as we strive contributed immensely in dousing the tension. We to serve you better. Thank you.

PROJECTS IN VIEW In the next couple of weeks and possibly months, the KSA wishes to pursue the following projects: ❖ Democracy Day Celebration; ❖ Career Guidance Sessions for Secondary School Students; ❖ Leadership Training Program; ❖ Capacity Building Workshop; ❖ Public Lecture; ❖ Inter-tertiary Institutions Competitions; ❖ Arabic and Islam-enclined Institutions Competitions; and ❖ A special KSA Publication. The details of each of the programs would be released in due course. Members of the community are by this, please notified in advance. Support, sponsorship and partnership in all ways possible are therefore welcome.

Please contact the office of the: KSA BULLETIN TUESDAY, 1ST JUNE, 2021 8 • President via 08064056119 / [email protected]; • Secretary General via 08068357515; or • Organizing Secretary via 08061276785.

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Alhaji Yunusa Ibrahim (Bakasala)

Dr. Muhammad Bello Waziri Dogo Muhammad

Dr. M.B Waziri Dogo & Prof. Yakubu Magaji Azare (BUK) Dr Jamilu Haruna, Senior Lecturer with Federal University, Dutse

Dr. Abdullahi Muhammad Jaji

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