Get Guardian on GoogleThe Sardauna Traditional Council, Gembu, Taraba State, has conferred the traditional title of Dan Sardauna Mambilla on Dr Hassan Haman Ali-Yusuf in recognition of his contributions to community development, agriculture, and infrastructure.
The appointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the King of Mambilla and President of the Sardauna Traditional Council, His Majesty, HRM Dr Shehu Audu Baju II, following what he described as a unanimous decision of the council.
In the letter, the monarch said the honour was in recognition of Ali-Yusuf’s hard work, patriotism and selfless service to the community, irrespective of religious or ethnic differences.
He said, “The Sardauna Traditional Council, Gembu, deemed it necessary to confer you with the above traditional title in recognition of your hard work and sense of patriotism for selfless services irrespective of religious or tribal affiliation.”
The monarch expressed confidence that the recipient would justify the confidence reposed in him and contribute further to the unity and development of the Mambilla community.
Ali-Yusuf, who already holds the traditional title of Maidala Mambilla, meaning generous one and silent achiever, has investments in agribusiness and infrastructure development across the Mambilla region.
Information from the council indicated that he had commenced cattle-rearing and irrigation projects in more than three locations across the Gembu area.
He was also said to have secured licences for two quarry and mining sites through his construction company, Haman & Foreman Construction Company, with the deployment of equipment already underway.
Speaking on the new honour, Ali-Yusuf said his priority remained meeting the expectations of the people, creating employment opportunities and generating wealth for the region.
He said his investments and other development initiatives were aimed at improving economic activities and creating opportunities for residents of the Mambilla area.
Born into the family of the late Ambassador Jolly Tanko Yusuf, Ali-Yusuf is a Taraba indigene whose business interests span agribusiness, construction and infrastructure development.
A date for the formal coronation is expected to be announced after the necessary notifications have been made to the Taraba State Governor and other relevant authorities, alongside the completion of the gazetting process.
