By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto
Expectedly, his birth might not have been any different from others. However, his time, so far spent on this planet earth, could best be described as astonishingly positive and impactful.
As the old saying goes, “some names fades with time. While others, becomes etched in the minds of the people, not because of what they say alone but for what they do as well”.
Contextually, Aliyu Mahatakarda Wamakko is without doubt, a name that will continue to remain aglow in the sand of history for several good reasons and etched in the minds of geneations yet unborn.
His life all through the teenage years has been validated by devoted services to humanity. He demonstrated this selfless lifestyle not only to his immediate family or relatives but whichever community he finds himself.
Wamakko, though could be discribed by some as an introvert. A humble man with very few words but loud actions. Especially, when it comes to puting smiles on the faces of human beings.
Little wonder therefore that many in the Seat of the Caliphate state and beyond said they have felt his warmth touch of ensuring the betterment of humanity even when he never thought of joining politics.
These acts of sharing with those in need by Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko in his formative years, gave credence to the age long believe that, truly, the worth of a man is not measured by the affluence he amass but by the lives he has touched positively.
WAMAKKO AS A TEACHER
Having earned the prestigious Teachers Certificate from Sokoto Teachers College, Wamakko began life as a teacher and rose with dedication to become a Head Teacher and later Acting Education Officer.
Being a man who had impacted lives, he was seen by many then as a compendium of intellect. However, the appetite for more knowledge, drove him to further his study at the University of Pittsburgh in tbe United States of America where he obtained both his first and second degrees before returning to Nigeria for the National Youth Service in 1980.
Upon his return Wamakko still derived pleasure and satisfaction in impacting knowledge.This is evidently so, because it takes sound mind, laced with tolerance to completely manage students. But this, Wamakko did with enthusiasm and every sense of fufilment.
Giving testimony of Wamakko as a teacher, one his students at Government Teachers College, Zurmi formerly in Sokoto but now Zamfara State, Ibrahim Dadi Adare said, Wamakko was not just a teacher but a uniquely dependable beacon of hope for them back then.
Recalling with nostalgia how Wamakko treated students with love, Ibrahim Dadi Adare now the Sokoto state commissioner for Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs, said, “Wamakko was extremely well. A very good teacher. A complete gentleman. He taught me When I was in form 1 to form 3 in the 80s.
“While at that Government Teachers College, Zurmi, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko was very good to all of us. He was very hard-working and committed to his responsibilities.
“And of course, I learned a lot of grammatical language from my teacher, my father and my mentor, distinguished Senator. I am always proud to be associated with him. and I am always wishing him good.
” I pray to Almighty Allah to continue to guide him, to give him more sound health, to give him many more years in life, so that we will continue to benefit from his gestures”.
While talking about Wamakko as an administrator, Ibrahim Dadi Adare said, the respected Senator served deligently with commitment and rose through the cadre of the apex level of civil service, which is the cherished Permanent Secretary.
WAMAKKO AS A Philanthropists, Victorious Politician
Having served the state and rose to the rank of Permanent Secretary, his hospitality and accommodative nature endeared him to many, thus making the name Wamakko a household narrative across the state prior to the 1999 return to democracy.
In the wake of 1999 general election, Wamak
