Abubakar kawu baraje biography for kids

Here is a man, who has been fortunate to have risen to various enviable positions in his lifetime. He was first elected as the National Secretary of the then ruling Peoples Democratic Party PDP, hitherto known as the largest party in Africa, and was subsequently elevated as the acting National Chairman or even described as Chairman as admirably referred to by his contemporaries in the party.

This is a man of destiny who has been described as a record breaker in his Baboko ancestral home of Ilorin, Kwara State and throughout the nation. The record of his achievements, particularly in the aspect of discipline, internal democracy and the rule of law in party politics has no match. In the religious circle, the new Tafida is versatile, deep and highly knowledgeable in the teachings of the noble Quran.

And in spite of his eye catching positions, Baraje has maintained his being a prayer warrior. His God fearing nature and act of generosity prompted him to establish an institution named Baraje Centre for Arabic and Islamic Studies where he is the Mudir. The establishment of the centre is one of his ways of reciprocating to the society what the Almighty Allah has done for him.

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At the centre which was established sometimes in , the pupils enjoy complete free tuition and transportation with no student paying a dime throughout their years of studies. The teachers and non- teaching staff are paid their monthly salaries and other emoluments as and when due. His choice by Maimartaba, Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, came with a lot of excitement, considering his contributions to the economic, social and political development of the community.