IN PRAISE OF MALLAM ISA YUGUDA 

Your Excellency, during your tenure as Governor of Bauchi State from 2007 to 2015, you oversaw the implementation of various initiatives in the education sector. The long-term effects of these initiatives on the state’s citizens are still being evaluated.

One cannot overstate the significance of the Bauchi State University, Gadau. Established during your administration, it has transformed into a thriving institution, empowering thousands with higher education. These graduates are not merely individuals equipped with knowledge, they are the architects of a brighter future for the state.

Furthermore, your decision to hand over the Bauchi State Specialist Hospital to the Federal Government paved the way for the establishment of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH). This seemingly simple act had profound consequences. ATBU, previously lacking the facilities for medical courses, now flourishes with a thriving medical program. Last week, a milestone was achieved – the graduation of the university’s first set of doctors.

These achievements, Your Excellency, stand as a beacon of your forward-thinking approach. You recognized the critical role education plays in empowering individuals and propelling the state’s development. Your decisions, made with foresight and a commitment to the betterment of Bauchi State, continue to resonate today.

While your time in office has since lapsed, the legacy you leave behind continues to flourish. You have earned the gratitude of the people you served, and your story serves as an inspiration to aspiring leaders who understand the transformative power of education.

Mukhtar Jarmajo, Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja