Career
He is a Nigerian seasoned bureaucrat and administrator who served at the upper echelon of the Kaduna state civil service. He holds the traditional title of Cigarin Zazzau (The Conqueror) and District Head of Sabon Birnin Daji in Kaduna state. His father was a respected and influential High Court Judge (Alkali) who had served at Anchau-Takalafiya and Makarfi in Kaduna state.
After the death of Alhaji Shehu Ladan (former GMD NNPC and first Cigarin Zazzau), the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji (Doctor) Shehu Idris honoured him with the prestigious title.
He is a people oriented leader who think less of himself and more of the less privileged.