Jibril Shehu

Learn ~ Innovate ~ Engineer ~ Excel, Advisory Board Member @OhioU Russ College of Engineering , @OhioU Alumni

[Jibril Shehu @EngrJShehu]

Success of our engineering profession heavily depends on how well we mentor & guide the next generation of Engineers

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

AHAMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS BOOSTS NIGERIA'S PROFILE AGAIN WITH AWARD IN MEDICAL INNOVATION IN CHINA

Knowledge becomes meaningful when it is used to solve human problems. This has found expression in the work of female team of the medical students of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria which developed a diagnostic device capable of producing multiple test results within seconds.The innovation earned the team top honours at an international competition and secured a research grant from Huawei ICT during the 2025/2026 event in China.
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[Jibril Shehu @EngrJShehu]

"This day I have PERFECTED your RELIGION for you, completed my favour upon you, and have chosen for you ISLAM as your RELIGION" (Quran 5:3) #YaumulArafah

[Jibril Shehu @EngrJShehu]

Congratulations sir. Allah Kara daukaka da Basira. Ameen.

[Peacock @dawisu]

Today, I attended the graduation ceremony for my second Master’s degree, an MSc in Strategic Business Management from The University of Law Business School, London. It has been a journey of growth, discipline, and a reminder that learning never truly ends!

[Peacock @dawisu]

Today, I attended the graduation ceremony for my second Master’s degree, an MSc in Strategic Business Management from The University of Law Business School, London. It has been a journey of growth, discipline, and a reminder that learning never truly ends!

[Dr. Yakubu Sani Wudil @yakubwudil]

I am honored to be recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists in the Stanford/Elsevier global ranking.

This recognition reflects our spirit of impactful research with outstanding colleagues, mentors, and students, and a shared commitment to advancing scientific research.

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[Bishop @BishopPOEvang]

Usman was hit by a car while returning from the mosque during the fasting period.

He suffered serious injuries to his leg and lower body.
He cannot use the toilet due to pain and complications.
He needs urgent colostomy surgery.
₦3.7 million is required for treatment.
₦600,000 has been raised so far by a foundation.
Support is needed.
Donations can be sent to:
0734828217
Fatima Hassan, Access Bank.

[Jibril Shehu @EngrJShehu]

#Ramadan Day 1

[Jibril Shehu @EngrJShehu]

Innalillahi wa inna ilayhirrajiun. May Allah SWT grant us ease and protection. Allah Gafarta musu. Ameen.

[Eons Intelligence @eonsintelligenc]

Video: Deadly Attack Leaves Dozens Killed in Borgu LGA.
At least 37 people have been killed following a deadly attack on the Kasuwar Daji community in Borgu Local Government Area. The assault, reportedly carried out by suspected terrorists, left residents traumatized.

Witness accounts indicate that the attackers stormed the area, opening fire on residents and using other weapons during the raid. The assailants also set the local market ablaze, looted food items, and abducted an undisclosed number of children and students.

[Jibril Shehu @EngrJShehu]

Thanks for the insight and highlighting some of the major challenges. Hoping that things take off in earnest.

[Peacock @dawisu]

NORTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: A Region’s Future on Hold!

By Salihu Tanko Yakasai.

A few weeks ago, the South West Development Commission, working with the Nigerian Railway Corporation, announced an MoU to link all six states of the region by rail. The project will rely on statutory allocations, contributions from state governments and private-sector funding. The plan is now being prepared for presidential approval, and it’s hard to imagine it won’t sail through quickly.

That announcement, which could reshape the South West when fully implemented, made me turn to my own region and ask what progress the North West Development Commission has made since its establishment earlier this year. What I found was worrying.

Of all the six geopolitical-zone commissions, the North West is the only one without a functioning management structure. The Managing Director remains the sole appointee. There are no Executive Directors, no departmental heads, and not even temporary support staff to run basic operations. A board has been appointed, yes, but we all know the board’s role is oversight. The real work happens within management, and that management does not exist.

Funding is another major problem. Like the other newly created commissions (South West, South South, South East, and North Central Development Commissions) the NWDC has not received its statutory allocation (Eventhough it occasionally receives supports from here and there). It raises a basic question: why establish new institutions only to deny them the resources required to function? How is the NWDC expected to deliver on its mandate without the financial capacity to act?

To make matters worse, internal tension between the Board Chairman and the Managing Director is already slowing down the commission. There have been reports of the chairman inserting himself into the day-to-day running of the agency, which is clearly the responsibility of the MD. Routine decisions, such as choosing a temporary secretariat on Murtala Mohammed Way—a strategic and secure location near Bompai Police Command—have become contentious. Approvals for submissions from the MD have also faced delays. These issues are troubling for an institution that has not even begun full operations.

Yet, despite all this, the NWDC has drafted proposals across its core mandates: infrastructure, security, agriculture, human capital development, health and others. These ideas will never move beyond paper unless the foundational problems are solved.

For the commission to take off, the region needs decisive intervention. The management structure must be completed immediately, with Executive Directors and departmental heads appointed without further delay. The Federal Government should also release the statutory funds meant for the NWDC so it can establish a functional secretariat, hire staff, and begin implementing its proposals. And just as important, the roles of the Board and the MD need to be respected: the chairman provides oversight, while the Managing Director runs day-to-day operations in line with the Act that created the commission.

Just as crucial is the need for mediation among the leadership to resolve the ongoing friction that has already slowed progress. A small behind-the-scenes intervention by North West governors and other respected regional leaders could reset the relationship between the chairman and the MD. The commission should also adopt a transparent, public-facing approach by publishing short-term, mid-term and long-term action plans, in order to build trust and allow citizens to track progress.

This is why the North West must act decisively. Our governors, federal legislators, senior political leaders and other stakeholders need to step in quietly and fix these issues before the commission becomes another dormant institution. Other regions are already demonstrating what their commissions can achieve. The North West cant afford to fall behind because of avoidable internal dysfunction!

[Peacock @dawisu]

NORTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: A Region’s Future on Hold!

By Salihu Tanko Yakasai.

A few weeks ago, the South West Development Commission, working with the Nigerian Railway Corporation, announced an MoU to link all six states of the region by rail. The project will rely on statutory allocations, contributions from state governments and private-sector funding. The plan is now being prepared for presidential approval, and it’s hard to imagine it won’t sail through quickly.

That announcement, which could reshape the South West when fully implemented, made me turn to my own region and ask what progress the North West Development Commission has made since its establishment earlier this year. What I found was worrying.

Of all the six geopolitical-zone commissions, the North West is the only one without a functioning management structure. The Managing Director remains the sole appointee. There are no Executive Directors, no departmental heads, and not even temporary support staff to run basic operations. A board has been appointed, yes, but we all know the board’s role is oversight. The real work happens within management, and that management does not exist.

Funding is another major problem. Like the other newly created commissions (South West, South South, South East, and North Central Development Commissions) the NWDC has not received its statutory allocation (Eventhough it occasionally receives supports from here and there). It raises a basic question: why establish new institutions only to deny them the resources required to function? How is the NWDC expected to deliver on its mandate without the financial capacity to act?

To make matters worse, internal tension between the Board Chairman and the Managing Director is already slowing down the commission. There have been reports of the chairman inserting himself into the day-to-day running of the agency, which is clearly the responsibility of the MD. Routine decisions, such as choosing a temporary secretariat on Murtala Mohammed Way—a strategic and secure location near Bompai Police Command—have become contentious. Approvals for submissions from the MD have also faced delays. These issues are troubling for an institution that has not even begun full operations.

Yet, despite all this, the NWDC has drafted proposals across its core mandates: infrastructure, security, agriculture, human capital development, health and others. These ideas will never move beyond paper unless the foundational problems are solved.

For the commission to take off, the region needs decisive intervention. The management structure must be completed immediately, with Executive Directors and departmental heads appointed without further delay. The Federal Government should also release the statutory funds meant for the NWDC so it can establish a functional secretariat, hire staff, and begin implementing its proposals. And just as important, the roles of the Board and the MD need to be respected: the chairman provides oversight, while the Managing Director runs day-to-day operations in line with the Act that created the commission.

Just as crucial is the need for mediation among the leadership to resolve the ongoing friction that has already slowed progress. A small behind-the-scenes intervention by North West governors and other respected regional leaders could reset the relationship between the chairman and the MD. The commission should also adopt a transparent, public-facing approach by publishing short-term, mid-term and long-term action plans, in order to build trust and allow citizens to track progress.

This is why the North West must act decisively. Our governors, federal legislators, senior political leaders and other stakeholders need to step in quietly and fix these issues before the commission becomes another dormant institution. Other regions are already demonstrating what their commissions can achieve. The North West cant afford to fall behind because of avoidable internal dysfunction!

[Jibril Shehu @EngrJShehu]

Congratulations @MustaphaNdajiwo #BudgetAndPlanning. May Allah SWT continue to grant you success. Ameen.

[Peacock @dawisu]

LAST MAN STANDING!

What an extraordinary life. Today, my father, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, marks 100 years on earth. A full century. He has witnessed colonial rule, the struggles that shaped Nigeria’s independence, and the many victories and trials that followed. In many of these defining moments, he wasn’t just a witness, he was a key player!

Living to 100 is remarkable, but reaching this milestone with a clear mind, strong spirit, and good health is a blessing only a few ever experience.

He is a husband to four wives and a father to 23 children (19 alive and 4 deceased), and a guiding presence to nearly a hundred grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His life is a tapestry of resilience, service, and wisdom, and we continue to draw strength from his example.

May Allah preserve his life, grant him continued good health, and keep his mind sharp so we can continue learning from him, amin.

Happy birthday, Baba! What a legacy!

[Imran Muhammad @Imranmuhdz]

BREAKING: The Senate has today passed a bill mandating that, henceforth in Nigeria, any man or woman who engages in sexual intercourse with a minor (child) will face life imprisonment with no option for fines.

[Nigeria Stories @NigeriaStories]

JUST IN: Nigeria former minister Prof Isa Pantami calls on the government to reward 17 year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu with $100,000, a flat, and OON! For emerging as the world’s best in English language skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom.

[Bakatsine @DanKatsina50]

ALERT: Yesterday night, bandits stormed Yar Santa, Safana LGA, Katsina State. They abducted several people mostly women and children during the attack. Residents are leaving the village due to fear of being attacked again.
@NuhuRibadu @dikko_radda @AbdulGidadoo @___Bils @woye1

[Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim, CON @ProfIsaPantami]

Nafisa Deserves Recognition: $100,000, a flat, and OON!

I read from various reliable sources that Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, a 17-year-old student from Yobe State in Nigeria, has indeed been recognised as the top performer in English language skills globally at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom. She outperformed over 20,000 participants from 69 countries, including native English-speaking nations, to win the competition. We are proud of you, Nafisa.

It was also reported that Nafisa is a student of Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC) in Yobe State. This her achievement has sparked our celebration.

There is no doubt that her success can be attributed to her natural talent, dedication, discipline, and support she received from her parents and the schools she attended. Nafisa's achievement highlights her as a shining example of Nigerian students' potential to excel globally with the right opportunities and enabling environment. This kind of feat requires more encouragement from the government.

Recently, our women's football team won the Women's Africa Cup in Morocco. Each player received $100,000, a three-bedroom flat, and a national honour of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON). In addition, our Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D'Tigress, was appreciated following their historic fifth consecutive victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship for becoming the first African team to qualify for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournament.

I strongly recommend that Nafisa deserves $100,000, a three-bedroom flat, and a national honour from the federal government of Nigeria. In addition, her English teacher deserves a reward similar to the one given to the coaching and technical team of the football and basketball players. We must continue to take education very seriously and reward the efforts of our citizens.

Interestingly, it is said that education is the passport to future development, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today through education and skills.

Finally, it is essential to always temember that education is the foundation upon which we build our future and the future of our country. Let's invite our daughter and the daughter of all Nigerians, along with her English teacher, to the presidency. What is good for the goose is good for the gander.

Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, CON.
(Majidadin Daular Usmaniyya).
Co-Chairman of the African Union's 4th Industrial Revolution Policy Council.

[Peacock @dawisu]

EMI-LOKAN OR LAGOS-LAKON?

I've noticed my friends and others from Lagos justifying the N712 billion rehabilitation of the Lagos International Airport, citing its profitability and status as the busiest airport in the country. I agree on the importance of Lagos International Airport. However, my question is: how many projects has President Tinubu awarded or approved for Lagos since becoming president? Let me mention a few:

- Lagos-Calabar Highway: N1 trillion
- Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: N196 billion
- 7th Axial Road: $651 million (approximately N1.2 trillion)
- Murtala Muhammed International Airport: N712 billion
- Perimeter fencing and security for Lagos Airport: N50 billion
- Lagos-Shagamu Road: N11 billion
- Lekki-Epe Service Lane: N158 billion
- Lagos-Badagry to Sokoto Highway: N1.6 trillion
- Rehabilitation of four bridges in Lagos (we dont even know how much that one cost)
- Proposed $2 billion (approximately N3.2 trillion) loan for Lagos Light Rail, soon you'll here work has start o.

Considering these projects, along with others like the University of Lagos power project and Renewed Hope City etc, it's clear that trillions have been invested in Lagos within the first two years of President Tinubu's admin. This raises an alarm about the distribution of resources across states. For instance, my home state of Kano seems to have only the Renewed Hope City project, with little to no other tangible projects on the ground, only audio approvals.

If these vast funds were invested in other states too, leveraging their comparative advantages, of course they would become economically viable as well. While it's understandable that state that produced a president and those states that voted for him might receive preferential treatment, once elected, a president should prioritize the needs of all Nigerians, not just one state or tribe.

I understand "Emi Lokan" but sometimes I wonder if Tinubu is the President of Nigeria or that of Lagos. Even his geopolitical zone, the South West, is being marginalized in favor of Lagos, not just in these projects but also in appointments. It's safe to say that Emi lokan is more like Lagos Lakon.

If all these are just within his first 2years in office, what then should we expect if he spends 8years in office till 2031? These are the arguments we should be making and not trying to justify why any project is a priority, of course it's a priority. But what happened to equity, fairness, and justice?

Any objective Lagosian with a conscience will know that this favoritism is ridiculous at a level we've never seen in the country's history. But if agenda most agend, then by all means, continue to defend it, while we continue to speak out so that the records will be there for posperity sake.

[Habib Gajam, Ph.D. @Habibgajam]

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[Jibril Shehu @EngrJShehu]

Innalillahi wa inna ilayhirrajiun. May Allah SWT forgive your shortcomings and admit you to Janna. Ameen.