Gov Adeleke Should Open a Dance School- MURIC
An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has advised Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to open
Read MoreAn Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has advised Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to open
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Read MoreOn this day, the 15th of January in 1966, the great leader ofNorthern Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello Sardaunan Sokoto, was tragicallyassassinated. Ahmadu Bello, a knight of the British Empire, was thepremier of autonomous Northern Nigeria when he was killed in acoup attempt. His death marked a significant loss for the region andthe nation as a whole. Born in either 1909 or 1910, depending on the source, Bello was adescendant of Osman Dan Faido, the founder of the SokotoCaliphate and one of West Africa’s most esteemed Islamic scholars.Bello was among the first nobles in northern Nigeria to receive aWestern education, attending the Sokoto Provincial School and theKatsina Training College. After briefly teaching and serving in colonial offices, Bello wasappointed as the district head of Rabah in the early 1930s. Hesteadily rose through the ranks as a prince of the Muslim caliphate,eventually becoming the sardauna, or crown prince, and the officialpolitical advisor to the caliphate. Bello’s political career began when he joined a political movementthat later transformed into the Northern People’s Congress (NPC), aparty that formed the government in the then-autonomous northernregion. Charismatic, bold, and emblematic of the heritage of themainly Muslim northern region, Bello served as the party leader for12 years. In recognition of his contributions, Queen Elizabeth madehim a knight of the British Empire in 1960. During his tenure, Bello focused on educational development. Hesupported the establishment of Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria,which opened its doors in 1962. Bello also fostered closer ties withthe Islamic world, becoming the vice president of the Muslim WorldLeague in 1962 and visiting several countries, including Pakistan,Iran, Lebanon, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates. The failed coup attempt in 1966 had far-reaching consequences forNigeria. It not only disrupted the country’s economic, political, andsocial order but also led to the Biafran Civil War from 1967 to 1970.The aftermath of the coup was a tumultuous period in Nigerianhistory, marked by numerous civil and military coups until 1999. Today, we remember and mourn the loss of our father and leader,Ahmadu Bello. His inspiring presence and unwavering commitmentto the interests of the people of the North and Nigeria as a wholewill forever be cherished. We owe immeasurable gratitude to thisgreat statesman, whose sacrifice, statesmanship, and patriotism havefew parallels in our nation. Ahmadu Bello was a firm believer in the intergenerationalconnection. He was always available for young people, serving as amentor, guardian, and living history. His loss is not only felt by theNorth but also by the youth who have lost a role model and anembodiment of the qualities they should strive to achieve. We remember the courageous role Bello played in rescuing ourregion from marginalization and decay. He defended the rights andinterests of Northerners, ensuring that they were not treated assecond-class citizens. Under his leadership, the North competedwith other regions and defended itself effectively. Althoughsacrifices were made to keep the nation united, the Northoccasionally lost ground. Regrettably, the current crop of Northern elites has failed to live upto the standards set by Ahmadu Bello. They lack the commitment tosolve our socio-cultural problems, address our regressing economy,and secure our precarious future. Many of our leaders todayprioritize their own ambitions for power and wealth, leaving themajority of Northerners in poverty and division. The cultured North must work to replace these leaders who viewpower as an end in itself. We need leaders who genuinely care aboutthe well-being of our people and are equipped to lead us towardsprogress and prosperity. Only then can we regain the respect andadmiration from other parts of Nigeria that we once held. We pay tribute to Ahmadu Bello, a remarkable leader who dedicatedhis life to the betterment of Northern Nigeria and the nation as awhole. His legacy serves as a reminder of the values and standardswe should strive to uphold. May Allah grant him Aljanna firdausi.
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