CROSS COUNTRY

I have driven for more than 2,000 kilometers in the last few days, which is quite a record, even for me...

I started out all alone, from Maiduguri, through Damaturu, Potiskum, in Yobe State;  Gamawa, Katagum, in Bauchi State; Hadejia, Gumel, Ɓabura, in Jigawa State; Babban Mutum, Baure, Sandamu, Daura, then Katsina, a distance of about 700 kilometres. Spent two days in Katsina before proceeding to Bakori, 182 kilometres. After two days, I proceeded to Kaduna, 150 kilometres, and spent one night. The following day, I went on to Abuja, then Keffi, about 250 kilometres. Spent three days there, returned to Abuja, 50 kilometres, for one night, went on to Jos, about 300 kilometres and slept there. The following day, I drove to Bauchi, passed on to Darazo, Kari, Potiskum, Damaturu and back to Maiduguri, more than 500 kilometres...Wow! Sounds like Shata's song, "Yawon Duniya Mafarki Ne A Tafi A Dawo". Can you beat that?

Ahmed Abdulkadir

Ahmed Tijjani Abdulkadir is a seasoned media executive, journalist, teacher, entrepreneur, and public servant with over 35 years of distinguished experience in broadcasting, media regulation, public communication, and education. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Katsina State Radio and Television Service Board and holds several leadership positions in the private sector. He is the Chairman of Namowa MediaHub and Barau & Namowa Agro-Allied and General Services, as well as the Managing Director of Broadsphere Ventures Limited and Managing Director of FASAB Foods Nigeria Ltd. Mr. Abdulkadir holds a Master’s degree in Development Studies from Bayero University, Kano, and a Bachelor of Education (Language Arts) from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He also possesses professional qualifications in journalism and broadcasting from the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ) Abuja, NTA Television College Jos, and The Thomson Foundation/British Council, and a Certificate in Digital Journalism (Reuters/Meta Journalism Project).

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