11/10/2026
𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐀 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐓 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 & 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐑.
𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐍 𝐘𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍 𝐆𝐔𝐃𝐈 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐀 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍.
The Mada Development Association (MADA) National Merit Award & Honour Ceremony was held at Kini Country Guest Inn, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, bringing together distinguished personalities, traditional rulers, government officials, community leaders and other stakeholders to celebrate excellence, honour outstanding service and recognise individuals whose dedication and contributions have positively impacted their communities.
Among the distinguished personalities honoured at the prestigious ceremony was Alhaji Khalid Yusuf Sule Sarkin Yakin Gudi, who received recognition for his dedication, steadfast commitment and invaluable contributions to the progress, unity and development of the Mada Nation.
His recognition reflects the importance of traditional institutions, community leadership and the role of dedicated individuals in preserving cultural heritage, promoting peaceful coexistence and strengthening the bonds of unity among the people. Through his commitment and service, Sarkin Yakin Gudi has continued to demonstrate the significance of leadership rooted in responsibility, cultural identity and community development.
The ceremony was graced by His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, Executive Governor of Nasarawa State; Hon. Safiyanu Isa Andaha, Executive Chairman of Akwanga Local Government Council and ALGON Chairman, Nasarawa State; His Royal Highness, Pst. Samson Gamu Yare III, Chun Mada; Barr. Shuaibu Labaran Magaji, PhD, SAN, Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State; Hon. Kwanta Yakubu, Commissioner for Works, Infrastructure and Transportation; and Hon. Larry Venbawa, Member Representing Akwanga North Constituency, alongside other prominent personalities and government officials.
A major highlight of the occasion was the presentation of the Hero of Infrastructural Development Award to Governor Abdullahi A. Sule in recognition of his contributions to infrastructural development, as well as the presentation of the Mada Service Staff Award to Hon. Safiyanu Isa Andaha, acknowledging his service and leadership.
The recognition of Sarkin Yakin Gudi further underscored the significance of honouring individuals whose dedication, cultural consciousness and commitment to the welfare of their people contribute to the continued growth and advancement of the Mada Nation.
The event also served as a platform for celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Mada people, appreciating deserving personalities and reinforcing the shared responsibility of leaders and stakeholders in promoting peace, unity, mutual respect and sustainable community development.
Indeed, honouring individuals who dedicate themselves to the service of their people is a powerful way of inspiring others to contribute meaningfully to society. The recognition of Sarkin Yakin Gudi stands as a celebration of dedication, service and the enduring importance of preserving the values and heritage of the Mada Nation.
Congratulations to Alhaji Khalid Yusuf Sule, Sarkin Yakin Gudi, on this well-deserved recognition. May this honour inspire even greater commitment to cultural preservation, unity, peace and the continued progress of the Mada Nation.
Date: Sunday, 11th October, 2026.
IN GOD WE TRUST!