Bauchi Renames NYSC Camp After Late Educationist Y.M. Baba
Bauchi State Government has renamed the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp after the late educationist, Mallam Yusuf Muhammad Baba.
The Head of Service, Sani Umar, announced this at a symposium in Bauchi on Saturday, explaining that the move was to immortalise Baba, who was a strong advocate of education.
“By the grace of God, in his honour, the state is doing a lot in education. But first of all, I would like to make it clear that the name of Bauchi State NYSC orientation camp has been formally changed to Malam Y.M. Baba Orientation Camp,” he said.
Umar added that the government was also focused on improving education through the recruitment of more teachers in core subjects at both primary and secondary school levels.
Speaking on the state’s progress in reducing the number of out-of-school children, he disclosed that about 10-day schools had been converted to boarding schools following community requests.
Convener of the symposium, Adamu Yashi, described Baba as a true servant of the people who lived a life of discipline, honesty, humility, and wisdom.
“Baba was not an ordinary man but a father, a teacher, a leader, and a community builder whose impact was felt in Bauchi State and Nigeria at large,” he said.
Yashi urged citizens to learn from Baba’s values and principles, stressing that leadership is about service, sacrifice, and care for others.
“The best way to honour Mallam Yusuf Muhammad Baba is not just by talking about him, but by living like him. Be disciplined, be respectful, be truthful, and be committed to making society better. That is how we keep his legacy alive,” he added.
Baba, who served in various capacities including teacher, principal, provost, registrar, permanent secretary, Secretary to the State Government, and district head, was also the eldest brother of Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, and guardian to him after their father’s death.
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