Bauchi state was created in 1976 and has 20 local government areas. The state is awesomely blessed with both human and natural resources. It is one of the pioneering states of Nigeria’s politics. Bauchi is a home to the first and last Prime Minister of Nigeria Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. Majority of people there are hardworking and educated; one of the blessed-brains is Engineer Shamsudeen Bala Muhammed (Dan Galadiman Duguri) He is a policy maker, a thirst quencher, voice of the voiceless and agent of tranquility at moments of chaos.
From the day Almighty God created this world up to today, some are destined to rely on others for their wellbeing and survival while others are always giving out even if what they have would end on that cause. In life, one would come across people that are behaviourally upright, philanthropically worthwhile and totally selfless when it comes to financial issue; all these afore-mentioned qualities are stocked in Dangaladiman Duguri. Children are singing his name, the old respect him and the youths emulate him.
One peculiar quality of Engr Shamsu that makes him unique is that he abhors sycophancy; whenever he helps, he prefers not to be mentioned. He often travels far and near just to offer financial support to the poor, sponsoring their education and paying their medical bills. If societies could get someone like him most of their bedeviling challenges would gradually come to an end due to their perseverance, doggedness and endurance. The activities of Shamsu are like cold breeze and soothing shadow to the masses under a scorching sun in the desert.
Fortunately, most of our leaders are on their mantles because of benefits attached to those positions, the philantropic Shamsu is different because he can serve in any position free of charge in-so-far it would bring relief to the lives of ordinary citizens. To make the long story short, Shamsudeen takes risk especially if doing so would make changes that are from persecution to celebration.
It is true that a person like giant Shamsu who always sleeps and wakes up with the suffering of ordinary citizens in his heart, God opens new ways that double his income. He transforms the lives of others while Almighty grants him more on a daily basis; it is therefore pertinent that the best way for success is emulating this hero by assisting humanity, irrespective of their differences.
Usman Abdullahi Koli, Magatakardanburangobir
