In 2017, Comrade Paul Jatau as Chairman, Nigeria Union of journalists, Plateau State Council followed up on an earlier initiative by the outgone Exco to install the Emir of Dutse, HRH (Dr) Muhammadu Sambo Haruna II as patron.
There might have been questions as to the availability of the First Class Emir to help prosecute the activities associated with his role to NUJ.
If there were any, they must have paled into insignificance.
But on the strength of what he has been doing since he mounted the saddle, he deserves appreciation, for continuous interventions in improving the quality of service of NUJ to its members and the society.
He came highly recommended for the task; thanks to his scholarship, exposure and connections; even though he often calls himself 'ni dan kyauye ne' (you know I am a villager).
If you actually thought he is a villager, wait until you have an encounter with him. His bones are filled with all manners of positive ideas that are needed to be invested for the success of any good initiative.
The same blood ran in the bones of his late father, Alhaji Haruna Abdullahi Maikano, whom he succeeded as Emir.
He was appointed the 14th Emir of Wase on October 25, 2010, following the demise of his father, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Haruna Abdullahi Maikano.
Since ascending the throne of his forebears, some of the causes he has promoted with passion dwell largely on interfaith dialogue, community development, peace advocacy, poverty, education and healthcare.
Being the state chairman of Jama'atu Nasir Islam, (JNI) he has played major role in the promotion of Islamic values as he is also one of the National Deputies of the Supreme Council for Islamic affairs.
If you examine the actions of the Emir over the years, they speak volumes of his culture, humility, and value for leadership; but importantly for deep respect for elders and authority.
Since he became the patron of NUJ some eight years ago, the Emir has continued to give counsels in all areas needed to move the Council; and that is why a lot has been achieved.
Give and take, the NUJ did not make a mistake; the Emir was God-sent, as he became the backbone of all that mattered for the benefit of its members since 2017.
The truth of the matter is that he is slave master; and if you are not interested in taking instructions, you couldn't be associated with him; as there are lots to be given by him.
For those who know, in journalism, adhering to instructions is key to success in the profession. I am sure, he has not been disappointed in the leadership of the Council, since he was brought on board.
Interestingly, for anyone who has worked with him, one lesson to take home is in his humility and humour.
Perhaps, many may have always thought that traditional rulers wear straight faces to ward off people from coming close to them. That couldn't be mentioned of him.
If you have had anything to do with His Royal Highness, Sarkin Dutse, Muhammadu Sambo Haruna II, the humour that is laced in every sentence by him is the asset needed to keep you listening to him always.
Like many have found out, he is not humourous for the fun of it; his are didactic, only the wise can pick and run with.
Thank God, since 2017, the Emir has worked with two NUJ chairmen namely; Paul Jatau and Ayuku Pwaspo, who have been driven to get things done for the Council.
For those who have visited the Press Centre at the Hill Station Hotel Junction lately, several projects which laid desolate for years; have been resurrected and are at various stages of completion.
On September 29, 2025, HRH Muhammadu Sambo Haruna visited the Press Centre as he had done in the past.
His visit, was in the main, ascertain the level of work the Council had embarked upon. And secondly, to inform the Council of efforts made by him to get a buy-in by the Plateau Council of Chiefs and Emirs towards a successful Press Week starting in a few days.
As he is wont to doing, after the inspection, he offered numerous intervention modules that are needed to help the NUJ complete its projects.
In an interaction with Journalists after the visit, he answered a number of questions bothering on the role traditional rulers should play in the constitution, insecurity, illicit drug consumption, Nigeria at 65 and many other sundry issues.
The whispers among Council officials following the visit indicate a resolve to get the modules suggested by the Emir working for the impact needed.
If the plans work out well according to the Emir's elaborate suggestions to the Council, you can be sure that the tapes won't cease from being cut by government and other private individuals who would be involved in defraying the costs of the various projects.
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