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The Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Security, Colonel Ahmed Usman (rtd), has been conferred with the traditional title of Sadaukin Gwadabawa.
The title was bestowed upon him by the Sarkin Gobir of Gwadabawa, Alhaji Lawal Zayyana.
A letter signed by the monarch stated that the title was in recognition of his contributions to the development of their community and the state.
Sarkin Gobir, however, urged him not only to maintain the tempo but also to continue working towards achieving lasting peace in the state.
Colonel Usman hails from Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. He was enlisted in the Nigerian Army as a member of Direct Regular Commission cadet through course 10 and commissioned as a Sapper officer on March 4, 2000.
He held several positions in the Army, including Instructor, Staff Officer, and Cantonment Maintenance Officer. He participated in several peacekeeping missions around the globe during his 20 years of service.
His last unit in the army before retirement was the Multinational Joint Taskforce Monguno in Maiduguri in 2019.
He received several prestigious awards and medals. After voluntarily leaving the service in 2019, he ventured into private business and security consultancy services. He even worked in the Department of Safety and Security of the United Nations between 2019 and 2020.
Colonel Usman, now retired, is currently the Special Adviser to His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State, on Security Matters.
In his acceptance speech, Col. Usman thanked Sarkin Gobir and the entire people of Gwadabawa for finding him worthy of the prestigious title of Sadaukin Gwadabawa.
“I’m indeed indebted to the Gwadabawa district. I will continue to contribute my quota towards the continuous development of the community,” he said.
As a Special Adviser on Security, he promised to continue offering useful advice to the Governor that would bring lasting peace to the state.
