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Honours In 1982, at the unusually young age of 36, Atiku was appointed to the enviable position of Turaki Adamawa, a position of honour, and a position of high responsibility. Since then accolades have been bestowed on him from various monarchs across the six geo-political zones of the country. He holds the following titles: • Waziri of Adamawa (Adamawa Emirate) • Zege Mule U Tiv (Tiv Nation, Benue State), "Great Shelter of the Tiv Nation", conferred on 27 May 2001 • Sardauna of Ganye (Adamawa State) • Maiyedero of Lagos • Ekwueme of Anambra • Atayese of Ijeshaland • Zanna Zantaelma of Borno • Zanna Kawaskima of Yobe • Shettima of Biu (Borno State) • Suka of Ogoniland • Unuamani of Adamawa • Baagbile of Oke Ona Egba, Egbaland • Omekaojuora of Igbuzo • Otun Balogun of Mopaland • Nwanne Di na Mba of Ngor-Okpala (Imo State) • Enyioha Ndigbo In June 2017, he was elevated Waziri Adamawa, second in command only to the Lamido of Adamawa; the Waziri is one of the highest offices of the Adamawa Emirate and a senior kingmaker. On becoming Waziri he relinquished the title of Turaki Adamawa, which passed to his son, Aliyu. Rotary International and the National Peace Corps Association of the United States have recognised the former Vice President for matching his passion with his purse. In 2011, the National Peace Corps Association made him the first recipient of its Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award, for his contribution to democracy and to higher education in Africa. "No private business man in Africa has worked harder for democracy or contributed more to higher education than Atiku Abubakar," his citation read. (Source: National Peace Corps Association, https://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/cpages/wofford-award-winners) He is a Foundation Fellow of St Antony's College, University of Oxford (Source: St Antony's College, https://www.sant.ox.ac.uk/people/dr-atiku-abubakar/). On 30 June 2013, the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Switzerland, conferred on him an honorary doctorate in Diplomacy and International Relations. Atiku has also been honoured by a number of Nigerian universities: • PhD Honoris Causa, University of Maiduguri • PhD Honoris Causa, University of Calabar • PhD Honoris Causa, Igbinedion University, Okada • PhD Honoris Causa, Federal University of Technology, Yola • PhD Honoris Causa, Imo State University, Owerri • PhD Honoris Causa, Bayero University, Kano • PhD Honoris Causa, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun

Today I paid a courtesy call and Sallah visit to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, @GovernorAUF, along with traditional Chiefs from the state. I also led a delegation of members of the Emirates Council to the Lamido of Adamawa, HRH Alh. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa PhD, CFR. -AA

Today, I met with support group leaders and coordinators of Atiku Support Organisation (ASO), @AAsupportOrg, led by its National Coordinator, Mr Abdulrahman Abdulraheem. We discussed the state of affairs of our nation. We also committed to answering the patriotic call to finish what we've started to the benefit of our nation and its people. -AA

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji un. Earlier today, I led a delegation that included former governor of Adamawa State, Alhaji Bindow Jubrilla, friends, associates, and my principal staff to pay my condolences to the family of my late Principal Secretary, Barr. Abdullahi Nyako over the passing away of the matriarch of the family, Hajia Fadima Abdullahi Nyako. We were received by Kamal Nyako. We prayed that Allah would have mercy on her and grant her rest in paradise. -AA

Innalillahi Wa'inna Ilaihir Raji'un. I am saddened by the passing of Hajia Aya Dada Yar’Adua, mother of my late mentor, Tafida Shehu Yar’Adua, late President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, among others. In the absence of my beloved mother, I adopted Hajiya Dada as a mother. Indeed, she was a mother of multitudes, as her home was always a place of refuge where she welcomed everyone with love. She will be sorely missed. On behalf of the Atiku Abubakar family and team, I express my profound condolences to the Yar’Adua family, friends and associates over the loss of this gem of inestimable value. My condolences also go to the government and people of Katsina State. May her sins be forgiven and that she be granted Aljannah Firdausi. Ameen. -AA

I just arrived in Katsina for the funeral prayers of Hajia Aya Dada Yar’Adua, the mother of my late mentor, Tafida Shehu Yar’Adua, our former late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, serving Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, among others. My delegation was received by the Katsina State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Faruk Lawal Jobe, and other government officials at the Katsina Airport. -AA

Kudos High Chief. Your good deeds shall outlive your mortal being to become reference points in the chronicle of human knowledge and feats. I am therefore highly delighted to join your nuclear and extended families, close associates, and teeming admirers worldwide to wish our iconic living legend further longevity in wealth of good health. You have made ninety to look seventy. Definitely, your lofty legacies, urbane, and humane antecedents shall forever be worthy of emulation by generations yet to come in our nation. Warm congratulations on the anniversary of your 90th birthday, Esama (Dr) Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the living legend of our time. Finally, my family and I wish you more grace and continuous usefulness to our country, Nigeria, and humanity at large. -AA

It is my fervent prayer that 2025 will usher in a fresh dawn, sweeping away the years of national hardships that have hindered our country’s growth. I particularly pray for a revitalization of our national economy so that we may breathe freely once more, liberated from the suffocating grip of economic hardship. As we celebrate the divine favor that allows us to witness this New Year, let us not forget our fellow Nigerians who were not so fortunate—those whose lives were claimed by the relentless storms of daily hardships. Their struggles remind us of the urgent work that lies ahead. With hope in my heart and faith in our collective strength, I wish you all a prosperous New Year filled with boundless blessings and success in all our endeavors. Together, let us build a safer, stronger, and more unified nation. -AA

I presided over today's other Sallah traditional activities on behalf of the Lamido Adamawa, HRH (Dr) Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha, at the Lamido's Place. -AA

It was a memorable reunion for me and my August guest, Alhaji Mansur Hashim, whom I last met when I worked as a Nigeria Customs officer at Tin Can Island, Lagos. I am flanked on both sides by the officials of the Atiku Abubakar Community Mobilisation. -AA

This evening, I visited my Special Assistant on Youth Affairs, Alhaji Tanimu Tahir, who is recovering from a motor accident. He is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Abuja - AA

Earlier today, I led a delegation to condole with the family, the people, and the government of Kano over the loss of Alhaji Aminu Dantata. Shortly after visiting the Dantata family, I proceeded to the Government House Kano and was received by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. I expressed sadness over the loss of Alhaji Aminu Danatata. I reminded that as a renowned global entrepreneur, Dantata's demise is not a loss only to the family and the people of Kano, but Nigeria and the world at large. I prayed Allah to grant the deceased Aljannah Firdaus and give the family, the government and people of Kano the fortitude to bear the loss. Governor Abba Kabir expressed happiness at my visit, while using the occasion to thank me for sending a delegation to Saudi Arabia to attend the funeral prayers and burial of the legendary businessman. He reiterated the huge contributions of late Aminu Dantata to the development and growth of the economy of Kano in particular, especially in education and healthcare, saying the loss has left a vacuum, difficult to fill. -AA

The ADC will: 1. Prioritize preventive healthcare. Establish a National Health Education and Prevention Programme (NHEPP) to promote healthier lifestyles, reduce the burden of preventable diseases, and lower long-term healthcare costs. Details: ● Launch nationwide public health campaigns on nutrition, hygiene, vaccination, and lifestyle-related diseases ● Integrate preventive health education into schools and community programmes ● Expand routine screening and early detection services across primary healthcare centres ● Partner with communities and local governments to promote grassroots health awareness and behaviour change 2. Establish a National Health Security and Protection Programme under the Social Protection Act. The programme will combine health insurance with personal medical savings, ensuring unused savings roll over and grow over time, encouraging preventive care and long-term planning. Government will provide direct contributions or subsidies for vulnerable citizens, ensuring equitable access.

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