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WOULD YOU PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF? My name is Usman Ibrahim Kuchi. I was born on the 1st of June, 1976, in Bida, Niger State; to the late Alhaji Ibrahim Kuchi Family.  I attended Zarumai Nursery School, Minna; Ibrahim Tako Primary School, Bida; Ndayako Day Secondary School, Bida; and Barewa College, Zaria.  After my graduation from Barewa Collage, Zaria I proceeded to University of Abuja (1997-1999) for a Diploma programme in Law; University of Maiduguri (2000-2007) Bachelor of Laws (LL. B);   Nigerian Law School, Bwari Campus (2008) (BL);  Ahmadu Bello University (A.B.U.), Zaria (2010-2011), Post Graduate Programme in Law;  University of Cumbria, United Kingdom, Master of Laws in International Business Law (LL.M);  Ahmadu Bello University (A.B.U.), Zaria (2019) for another Master of Laws (LL.M);  and I am presently enrolled at University of Abuja (2020-to date) for Doctor of Laws. After my call to Bar, I joined Agbolahor & Co. (2008-...

Maryam Adam Wahu is licensed Medical Laboratory Technician and founder of Wahu Ventures Ltd, a food processing company. She spoke with TMG about her business aspirations and love for inspiring youths.  TMG> Who's Maryam Wahu? MAW》Maryam Adam Wahu is Fulani, an indigene of Bauchi state. I was born and raised in Abuja, Nigeria. I attended primary and secondary school in Abuja before proceeding to Al'Ameen College of Health Sciences and Technology, where I obtained a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician.  Outside my professional upbringing as a licensed MLT, I am the founder of Wahu Ventures Ltd, a food processing company. I'm a professional medical laboratory technician by profession, a network marketer by occupation and a small business owner by choice. My company Wahu Ventures is a food processing company that  processes foods mostly used for Hausa local delicacies such as: wheat flour, danwake flour, Funkasau flour, beans flour, spices mill...

Ahmadu Sardauna Ahman Pategi is gone but never forgotten. All that's left is nothing but memories; memories that lead to silence and tears but also those that leave comfort in knowing that, in his short time on earth, he has touched many lives with his goodness.  TakeMyGist, family and friends are inspired by the virtues of late Ahmadu Sardauna Ahman Pategi who was assassinated on 15th of August 2002. It is a bittersweet feeling that in death, they still talk of his good nature. Surely it was the will of Allah that Ahmadu Sardauna Ahman Pategi should return to him when the applause was loudest. Allahu Akbar. May your sweet and gentle soul rest in peace and may your good legacies continue to live on in your children. May Allah continue to bless your soul and grant you with peace to Aljannah.  Aameen Ya Rabbi

Have you ever wondered what it takes to have the qualities of a good politician?  Are you interested in getting to know more about a politician from Niger South who stands out from others? The man, Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago is a humble politician, tried and trusted by the good people of Niger East who gave him the mandate to represent them for more than 11 years at the Federal House of Representatives. And now aspiring to take the baton of Niger State leadership as the next Governor. Since the return to democracy in 1999 till date, Niger State has produced governors from each of the 3 geographical zones of Niger State. So far, none has emerged from the headquarters of Zone A geographical zone, Bida. Now, a candidate being fielded from that zone is a Man of the people who has principles and the werewithall to handle what is necessary to achieve success. If the people of Niger State need someone with the qualities he possesses as a politician, businessman and serious techn...

"As an enterpreneur, one should be a risk taker willing to accept losses" Amina Ahmed Waziri is the CEO, El-waziri-collectibles, an online store that deals in assorted goods. She spoke with TMG about the business saying it's "not for the weak-hearted.  TMG> Tell us about your background? AW> I am Amina Waziri, a graduate of Mathematics from IBB University, Lapai. I was a classroom teacher before venturing into business.  TMG> What made you go into production and selling? AW> What actually prompted me was the passion that I have always had for it and the flexibility involved because it gives me room to be my own boss. It's just something I love doing TMG> What sort of goods does your company sell?  AW> El-waziri-collectibles sell goods ranging from Luggage boxes, Abayas, Laces, Wrappers, Men's Jalabbiyas, Brocade fabrics and more TMG> Tell us a little about everything you do and what's the future of ...

It's fascinating that people want more understanding of leadership processes than the person behind the leadership—for people it’s always more about the "how" and less about the "who". And for others, the "who" is more important before you can implement the "how". To address that need, here are some important ways to define Hon. Bago as a successful leader. Once you understand these elements, you’ll have the orientation to handle any process or theory that has to do with Hon. Umar Bago as your next Governor. His attributes as a successful leader are as follows: Bago is a successful leader because he's authentic in his ideologies. He is genuine; he's confident in all his ways while remaining teachable. You’ll never hear or see him faking anything but to make things happen. You can feel the confidence he has in his unique self. A successful leader is cognizant, like Bago who's mindful and aware, attentive to everything h...

There are three broad sets of qualities that citizens might expect politicians to display: competence, integrity and authenticity.  To be authentic, a politician must be judged to be in touch with the lives and outlooks of ordinary people and previous research has suggested that this expectation has grown more prevalent in recent times. The personality and qualities of political leaders has long been acknowledged as an important element of politics and influence on political attitudes and behaviour. In more recent decades, academic attention has turned towards how the expectations that citizens have of politicians determine these important dynamics. This increasing attention has been accompanied by the argument that these expectations and evaluations have become even more important over time, as partisanship in the electorate has declined dramatically. Citizens are less tied by loyalty to a party or candidate and thus might be more engaged in a process of judgement abou...