PEOM
The epitome of literacy The epitome of elegance
The ambassador of sound education The perfect example of contemporary women
The matchless councelor The dream of modern women
Your contributions You lead
We immensely appreciate They copy
The epitome of competence The epitome of gregariousness
Your competence Your gregarious nature
Is admirably overt Promotes unity
Your prudent character Your philanthropy
Improves your wisdom Elevates you higher and higher
The epitome of tenacity The unstoppable wind
Your tenacity for work From a reputable background
Heartens your co-workers May all your missions
Your devotion to work Be accomplished
Is worthy of emulation May the Supreme Guide
Be your guide
Amen (Rendered by Habibu Yusuf Sani)
On Saturday, February 27, 2022, Hajiya Ameena Garba Yusuf, mni, MON was turbanned as TAMBARAR BINJI by the District Head of Binji, Alhaji Kabiru Usman Abdulwahab in a glamourous coronation that witnessed eminent personalities across Nigeria and neighbouring Niger and Benin Republics. The celebration was not only filled with magnificent display of royalty but also with ceremonial splendour, the first of its kind to be celebrated for any female in the history of Binji Royal Council.
Hajiya Amina if fondly referred to as The Amazon within the academic circle. As a magnet, she has continued to attract awards and recognitions by worthy organs. Amina, MON, was listed to the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos to attend the Senior Executive Course 42, returning in 2020 as the newest member of the Institute in the Caliphate state of Sokoto as an mni.
The Historical Background of the Traditional Tile of Tambara
The The traditional title of Tambara, historically originated from Senegal, Azbin and Kwanni (Birnin Konni) in Nigeria’s neighbouring Niger Republic. The title symbolizes a person who works tirelessly for the development and well being of his people. It was what encouraged the conferment and subsequent turbaning of a legislative member in Niger Republic, Hajiya Rabi’atu as the first Tambara of Kwanni by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kwanni in recognition of her selfless contribution for the development of education, especially girlchild education. The title has now been dedicated to women of virtue and generosity who have distinguished themselves in civil society organisations aimed at the development of Islamic and Western education as well as solving other societal needs.
It is on the basis of this that His Royal Highness, the District Head of Binji (Sarkin Yakin Binji), Alhaji Kabiru Usman Abdulwahab saw the need to confer and turban Hajiya Ameena Garba Yusuf, mni, MON as TAMBARAR BINJI in appreciation of her contributions to the development of Education and other needs of Binji Royal Council, Binji local government and Sokoto state as a whole.
Biography of Amina Garba Yusuf, mni, MON
Amina Yusuf Garba was born to the family of Sheikh Haliru Binji in Kaduna. She attended St. Paul’s Primary school ad Federal Government College Sokoto. She holds a bachelor of Arts and master degree in English Language from University of Sokoto (now Usmanu Dan Fodiyo University) and Bayero University, Kano respectively.
She started her working career in the ministry of Information, Sokoto for National Youth Service Corps. In 1983, she was employed at Usmanu Dan Fodiyo University, Sokoto as an Administrative Assistance and rose through the ranks to become a Deputy Registrar in 1996. She was appointed Director-General, Directorate of Women and Children Affairs, Zamfara State in 2000. She was later appointed Honourable Commissioner in the Ministries for women and Children Affairs, Water Resources and Culture and Tourism in 2003, 2005 and 2006 respectively. She became a Permanent Commissioner in Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board in 2007 and later in 2012. Thereafter, she returned to University administration as a pioneer registrar, Sokoto State University, Sokoto in 2012. In 2020, she was nominated by the National Universities Commission (NUC) for the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 42, 2020 where she emerged as Deputy Monitor General.
During the span of her career, Amina attended several courses and conferences. Notable international programs include Higher Education Management at the Universities Warwick and Oxford, UK (1999), International Leadership on family health at the Public Health Institute, San Francisco, USA (2003), Beijing +10, New York (2005), Good governance at the African Leadership Institute, University of Kansas, USA (2009), Professional Development from the institute for Capacity-Building in Leadership for Development and the Public Good, Kansas State University (2010), Regional Conference on Global Peace at Atlanta, USA (2012) and Kaula Lumpur, Malaysia (2013), Educational Administrative Planning, Efficacy Development and Intelligence at University of Michigan, Dubai and Nigeria/American Higher Education Administrators at University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA (2014). She also attended International Conference on Education at University of Toronto, Canada (2018) and that of Social Sciences at University of Lahore, Pakistan (2016).
Amina undertook Study tours at University of Turku, Finland (2019) and University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China (2018).
She has received numerous awards and recognitions which include Merit Award for Distinguished Performance (1992/94) by Usmanu Dan Fofiyo University, Sokoto and Honorary Citizen, Kansas City, Missouri, USA. She is a recipient of member of the order of the Niger, (2004).
She is a member, institute of industrious and corporate Administrators of Nigeria, Nigerian Institute of Management and Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators. She was the National Treasurer of Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU).
Amina has participated in community work including Facilitator in census exercise, Domestic observer in General elections, training of elected Councilors and patron/member of several non-governmental organizations.
