A Note Of Gratitude To Hon. Dr. Dayyabu Yusuf Garga (Galadiman Jhar).
By:
Prince. Taru Salim Dugub
Let men see, let them know a real man, who lives as he was meant to live …
Hon. Dr. Dayyabu Garga is the real man who is living as he is meant to live. A father, a gentleman, an achiever, a mentor, compassionate, empatic being, amazing person, utterly committed to serving humanity without expecting praises or accolades.
I was actually blown away when it occurred to me that in such a small amount of time in Plateau politics, Dayyabu Garga has achieved so much. A quintessential philanthropist, a refined gentleman, lover of academics and healthy debate, a devoted family man and a leader.
Interestingly, in a time when everyone is for himself and his family, the amiable Galadiman Jhar is exceptional. He stood for me in every circumstance. I won’t forget; It’s not everyday one comes across gentlemen like Hon. Dayyabu Garga. That is differing things to different people.
He’s a mentor to the youth, a voice for the voiceless and yes hope to the hopeless.
One only needs to spend a little time with him to understand that his taciturnity is only a mask beneath which exist an aggressive zeal to leave behind indelible footprints where ever he sets his foot.
It’s quite impressive how Dr. Dayyabu Garga juggled his personality to suit an easy moment or occasion. He could easily mingle with the downtrodden and the next minute, he will be up rubbing minds with the mighty and taking impacting decisions for millions of people. His simplicity is very natural.
Dayyabu Garga’s meteoric rise over the last Nineteen years is a political success story that will enrich the libraries of scholars for decades to come. For rise of a dynasty is much less appealing political story than rise of an underdog who triumphed against heavy odds.
Thanks to the humility of the Galadiman Jhar there are many important milestones in his life. The cumulative tend more to the positive. A life committed to the pursuit of the common good of all, irrespective of creed, region and ethnicity. He sees and treats everybody as human first. A social democrat whose religion is for the advancement and betterment of all peoples-he has influenced lots of government intervention and has personally intervened in the lots of his people.
Indeed, Dayyabu Garga is unusual. His understanding of life is evidenced in the fact that he places great premium on the nurturing of the spirit and excellence of the mind above mundane consideration or pursuits. Most importantly, he thrives in integrity and faith in God spiced with a burning desire to see the best for his people. That is the philosophy driving his involvement and engagement in politics.
Where most people who get elected into public offices are not leaders but mere politicians, Dayyabu Garga is a hybrid result of skillful crossing of leadership with politics. He’s a leader who is always willing to do what’s right even when it’s not easy but because in his best judgement it’s the right thing to do. He’s always willing to go an extra mile for his people without recourse to the political benefits involved.
His patience even when obviously miffed or livid is the missing maturity lacking in many politicians. His constant references to scriptures from the Holy Qur’an and Teachings of our beloved prophet – pointed to a feisty individual guided by absolute faith and belief in a Supreme Being, Allah SWT.
ATaru Salim Dugub writes from the Palace Of Danbiram Dugub Of Dugub Ward
12th July,2022
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