When Bura women presented roll-up banner to Bukar Usman at 83rd birthday

By Felicia Imohimi

IN a joyous moment of celebration, the Bura Women Development Association (BUWDA) presented a roll-up banner on December 14, 2025 to one of its patrons, Dr Bukar Usman, as part of activities to commemorate his 83rd birthday. Usman, born in 1942 in Biu, Borno State, is a retired Permanent Secretary in Nigeria’s Presidency. He is the current President of Nigerian Folklore Society (NFS) and President of Dr. Bukar Usman Foundation, a philanthropic organisation that intervenes in the areas of education and culture preservation and archiving.

The Acting President of BUWDA, Mrs. Ladu Gali, who maed the presentation, commended Usman for his commitment in ameliorating the plight of the vulnerable in the society and contributing to upholding the rich culture of Bura land.

The inscriptions on the roll-up banner read: “Dear Dr. Bukar Usman. Grand Happy Birthday to You Sir, our Father, Uncle and Mentor, A man of integrity.

“You’re God’s gift to Bura land. A God-fearing and absolute amazing personality. An exemplary leader, dogged and dependable, caring and compassionate.

“As you mark this special Birthday, may it come with every ramification of God’s blessings that your heart ever yearned for.

“May the Almighty grant you good health and peace of mind and desires of your heart as you age in God’s abundant grace, Amen!”

Speaking in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Usman appreciated BUWDA delegation for their kind gesture and sacrifice to rejoice with him. He expressed gratitude to God Almighty for sparing his life to date and God’s blessings upon his life and entire family. He urged his age mates to be grateful to God for His blessings in sparing their lives to date in spite of the highly challenging world. Usman emphasised that they need more of God’s blessings in the upcoming days, months and years He may have destined for them. Usman prayed for God’s abundant blessings upon the younger generation.

According to him, the world is growing more and more into a global village and the influences, both good and bad from immediate environment and elsewhere, may prove to be very formidable.

Delegation of Bura Women Development Association (BUWDA), led by the Acting President, Mrs. Ladu Chimwusa Gali at the Maitama, Abuja residence of Dr. Bukat Usman, where they presented him with a banner to rejoice with him on his 83rd birthday celebration on December 14, 2025. L—R: Mrs. Rejoice Rufus Ngada (Treasurer); Mrs. Hassana Gana Dibal (Adviser); Mrs. Ladu Chimwasu Gali (Acting President); Dr. Bukar Usman (celebrant); Mrs. Sheri Arhyel Ibrahim (Welfare Officer) and Mrs. Violet Haman Ndahi (Publicity Secretary)

“It is the basic responsibility of the government to tackle some of the issues affecting security and welfare of the people,” Usman said. “I appeal to government to prioritise the welfare and security of the population and ensure inclusive development in the country.”

Usman’s associate, Amb. Abdullahi Shehu, in his tribute identified the day as another milestone in over eight decades of God’s faithfulness in the life of Usman, adding, “83 is remarkable because he has attained the rare and enviable age of 83. I join you, your family and loved ones in giving gratitude to Almighty Allah for His mercies on you and your family. As a leader in public service, you have made an indelible mark on public service and security management especially, in Nigeria and your name has been written on the sands of history. As our mentor, we cannot thank you enough for your tutelage. May Allah continue to favour you with long life in good health and sound mind.”

NAN reports that among others who celebrated with him were members of his family both within and in diaspora, friends and well wishers including corporate organisations.

* This report by Imohimi of the News Agency of Nigeria, Abuja was first published online by Daily Legend at https://dailylegendng.com/2025/12/30/bura-women-present-roll-up-banner-to-bukar-usman-at-83/ on December 30, 2025 and by News Authority at https://newsauthority.com.ng/2025/12/30/bura-women-present-r-oll-up-banner-to-bukar-usman-at-83/ on December 30, 2025