Humanitarian Day: Bauchi Gov't Honours 5 Outstanding Individuals

By Khalid Idris Doya

Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria - August 21, 2025

The Bauchi State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management has honored five outstanding individuals for their remarkable dedication to community service and humanitarian engagements. The recognition ceremony was held during the commemoration of World Humanitarian Day 2025 in Bauchi.

The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Hon. Hajara Yakubu Wanka, said the award was aimed at appreciating the awardees' selfless contributions to their communities. "We are here today to recognize and appreciate the efforts of these individuals who have shown remarkable dedication to community service and humanitarian engagements," she stated.

Hon. Hajara disclosed that two of the five honorees were identified through her popular Radio Enlightenment Programme, "Zuwa Da Kai Yafi Sako." She personally nominated the Ward Head of Gwallaga, Alhaji Dan'dada Ahmadu, as the overall awardee, citing his exceptional track record in community development.

The Ministry disbursed N2,650,000 in cash prizes to the honorees as part of the commemoration of this year's World Humanitarian Day. Alhaji Dan’dada Ahmadu received N1 million and a plaque of excellence as the first-place winner. Other awardees include Mallam Isah Ladan Bagali – second place, N700,000, Babangida Gwabro Pelun Abba – third place, N500,000, Idris Muhammad Baba (Sarkin Gaisuwa of Teaching Hospital) – fourth place, N250,000, and Abdullahi Bayan Nitel – fifth place, N200,000.

The Commissioner urged the awardees to remain committed to humanitarian causes and to continue supporting the administration of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed. "We expect you to continue to be ambassadors of good will and to sustain your efforts in uplifting vulnerable groups across the state," she added.

The Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Alhaji Dan’ladi Muhammad, congratulated the awardees for their sacrifices and dedication. "Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, and we urge you to continue to support the vulnerable in our society," he said.

The awardees expressed gratitude to the commissioner, noting that the financial support would greatly benefit them and their families, especially during this period. "This recognition and financial support mean a lot to us, and we are grateful to the commissioner for thinking about us," one of the awardees said.