Ahmad Rufa’i an epitome of simplicity, generosity – Varsity Don

From Lawal Saidu, Katsina

A university don, Professor M.D Suleiman has described the Sardauna Katsina, and National Intelligence Agency, NIA boss, Ambassador Ahmad Rufa’i Abubakar as an epitome of simplicity and generosity.

Professor Suleiman stated this Thursday while presenting a paper titled ‘Traditional leadership: Understanding the Dynamics of Sarautar Sardauna of Katsina’ at a conference organised in honour of the Sardauna Katsina.

He noted that the saudauna Katsina has distinguished himself both in the academic and the intelligence circles.

The university don added that the title of Sardauna is conferredon someone who distinguished himself  in the service of his community.

Presenting a paper titled ‘ In the eyes of a radical prince: Y.B Usman and the making of Katsina Historiography, Dr. Suleiman Sama’ila explore the life and times of the A.B.U  Zaria radical history scholar.

He described the contributions of the radical scholar in changing the euro-centric nature of African history  to an African narrative.

Also in his presentation, Dr.  Waisulliyasu explored the origin of the and nature of Hausa traditional titles in Katsina emirate.

Those who attended the conference include, the convener, Nigeria’s permanent representative to the United Nations Professor Tijjani Bande, for INEC chairman Professor Attahiru Jega, former president of the court of Appeal, Justice Umar Abdullahi and host of others.