Agwam Bajju was dedicated not only to Kajju land but all Southern Kaduna and Kaduna State as a whole: SOKAPDA-Europe

The Southern Kaduna People in the Diaspora (Europe) has pledged solidarity with the Bajju chiefdom over the demise of the paramount ruler of the Chiefdom, His Royal Highness, Nuhu Bature OON who passed on on December 18 in Kafanchan.

In a condolence statement signed by it’s president, Rita Allahmagani and it’s Board of trustees, Casimir Biriyok and obtained by this newspaper, the group described the late Monarch as a man of peace who was always peaceful despite provocations emanating from constant violence perpetrated by terrorists in Southern Kaduna.

SOKAPDA described the death of the First class chief as a monumental loss not only to the Bajju Chiefdom in Zango-Kataf Local Government Area of the state but to the state and the entire country.

The statement reads;

“Earth hath no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.” – Thomas Moore

Southern Kaduna People in Diaspora Europe (SOKAPDA) wish to express our deep condolences upon the death of HRH Nuhu Bature, Agwam Bajju 1.

Agwam Bajju was a man of peace irrespective of the constant violence in Southern Kaduna in particular and Northern Nigeria in general . It is sad that we lost him when his experience and wise counsel is needed most.

He was a father to all and a gentleman to the core.

Agwam Bajju was dedicated not only to Kajju land but all Southern Kaduna and Kaduna State as a whole.

He was a fighter for the independence of the Kajju land and our brothers in Southern Kaduna.
Together with many others, he fought a long campaign for independence from Zazzau Emirate. Fast forward 1995. The Bajju chiefdom was created with that of Atyap and eventually other chiefdoms in Southern Kaduna.

Agwam Nuhu Bature then became the first Agwam Bajju of the Bajju Chiefdom in 1995.

We in SOKAPDA Europe are heart broken for the loss of His Royal Highness Agwam Bajju 1. However we are proud of his achievements and these are testimonies to his years of campaign and dedication to emancipation of Kajju Land.
We pray that the Almighty God will accept him into his kingdom and we hope to meet again in spirit.

HRH Agwam Bajju1 will be remembered as a man who spent 26 years on the throne fighting for the peace in Kajju land, Southern Kaduna and Kaduna State in general.
He was highly respected leader that stood for the truth. He was also a man of faith.

He will also be remembered for his leadership qualities that united, strengthened and enhanced the progress of the Bajju people. His efforts in seeing the progress of Kajju land, Southern Kaduna and Kaduna State is well known and will never be forgotten.

He was also sincere in all his dealings and relationships. He was committed to progress in whatever shape or form.

SOKAPDA Europe stand in solidarity with the Bajju chiefdom and the bond and love that unite the people of Southern Kaduna. May these be strengthened especially at these times now and forevermore.
The king is dead.
Goodbye Agwam Bajju 1
Long live Kajju Land.
Long live Southern Kaduna
Long live Kaduna State
Long live Federal Republic of Nigeria

To paraphrase Mahatma Gandhi

“There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in our heart.”

With deepest sympathy,

Mrs Rita Allahmagani, President SOKAPDA
Mr Casimir Biriyok, Board of Trustees SOKAPDA

Agwam Bajju: Southern Kaduna People In The Diaspora (U.S.A) Mourn Monarch

…..Say His Experience and patriotic enthusiasm will be greatly missed

The Southern Kaduna People in the Diaspora, U.S.A have expressed grief over the demise of the Agwam Bajju, His Royal Highness, Nuhu Bature, OON who passed on after a brief illness on Saturday December 18.

In a condolence statement signed by SOKAD Coordinator, Professor Martin Shinkut and President, Ms Alice Chat Osunde, the group described the death of the Agwam Bajju I as a monumental loss not only to the Bajju Chiefdom in Zango-Kataf Local Government Area of the state but to the state and the entire country.

The statement reads;

It is with profound sorrow that we learned of the unfortunate and tragic passing of His Highness Nuhu Bature, the Agwam Bajju who passed on Saturday December 18, 2021. His death is coming at a time that the Kajju Community, Southern Kaduna, Kaduna state and indeed the north needed his service, experience and patriotic enthusiasm the most in addressing the pressing violence that has become endemic to Southern Kaduna and the North as a whole. We have lost a man of wisdom, who was a unifying factor and a worthy ambassador who excelled in his role as a royal father.

Our grief is indeed heartfelt, for we note with great commendation the outstanding contributions of his Royal Highness to the development and peace of Kajju Community in particular, Zangon Kataf Local Government, Southern Kaduna, and Kaduna State as a whole.

From the inception of his rule as the first Chief of Kajju, HH Nuhu Bature showed love for his people and respect for justice. He was a good leader known for his commitment to peace and unity in the community. He made great efforts to ensure that development to areas within his jurisdiction and beyond was evenly spread.

HH Nuhu Bature will certainly be remembered for his leadership qualities that united, strengthened and enhanced the progress of the Kajju people. His untiring efforts at community development and furthering the struggle for peace, his faith in his subjects, his sincerity and commitment to democratic ideals are legacies he would be remembered for. HH was a true Nigerian, a leader of high character and moral values, a good leader with immense prowess and dexterity, with a clean and impeccable record to his credit.

We mourn the loss of this illustrious son of Kajju and pledge our unswerving solidarity, love and support for the ideals he stood for, and resolve to strengthen the bonds uniting the people of Southern Kaduna. Once more, we express our sincere condolence to the family of HH Nuhu Bature, the entire Kajju community, Zangon Kataf Local Government, and the entire Southern Kaduna community. We pray that the Almighty God grant perpetual rest to His Highness, and comfort to the immediate family, Kajju community, and all of us on this mournful moment.