He succeeded his father, Muhammadu Dikko, as emir, and was succeeded by his son, Muhammadu Kabir Usman. He commenced his elementary education in 1921 at Katsina Provincial School, but was interrupted by his father"s visit to England, where the two met George V of the United Kingdom.
Nagogo commenced his education under Islamic scholar Attahiru, who taught the future emir and his brother in Katsina"s Gambarawa Quarters. He commenced his elementary education in 1921 at Katsina Provincial School, but was interrupted by his father"s visit to England, where the two met George V of the United Kingdom. He graduated from the provincial school in 1923, after which he taught there for six months.
Nagogo was appointed to position of Native Authority Police Chief in 1929. During his term he expanded the police department by erecting new buildings and hiring more officers. In 1937, he became the District Head of Katsina Metropolis.
The same year, he visited England, Egypt, India, and Burma.
In Burma, he met with Nigerians in the Royal West African Frontier Force (fighting for the United Kingdom as part of the Chindits). On January 12, 1946, King George VI of the United Kingdom appointed him as a federal minister of the colony.
Life President of the Nigerian Polo Association, Nagogo was one of pioneers of indigenous Nigerian polo. As of 2002, his handicap of +7 is still the highest of any African.
Nagogo"s mother was Hassatu, from Katsina.
Another son, Hassan Katsina (born 1933), joined the Nigerian Army, eventually rising to the position of Major General.
