A Leader of the People: The Story of Senator Barau I Jibrin
By Bala Salihu Dawakin kudu Northern Bureau Chief
May 18, 2025
In a time when true leadership is rare, one name continues to echo through the hearts and minds of the people of Kano State—Senator Barau I Jibrin, the current Deputy Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Known across political and social lines as a mobilizer, a man of integrity, and a servant of the people, Senator Barau stands as a shining example of what leadership should truly represent.
Senator Barau is not driven by the pursuit of power, but by a deep and unwavering commitment to service. He understands that leadership is not about occupying the highest office, but about being the voice of the voiceless, the strength of the weak, and the hope of every citizen. In the halls of the Senate and in the streets of Kano, he listens intently, advocates strongly, and works tirelessly to ensure that the needs of the people are not just heard, but addressed.
Under his watch, numerous developmental projects have been brought to life—roads have been constructed, schools renovated, healthcare facilities improved, and empowerment programs initiated to uplift the youth and women. His passion for education and infrastructure has transformed communities, brought hope to families, and inspired a new generation to believe in leadership once again.
But beyond his achievements, it is his character that sets him apart. Senator Barau is known for his honesty, humility, and ability to unite people. As a true mobilizer, he engages with citizens at the grassroots level, embracing every voice and making every individual feel valued. He does not separate himself from the people—he walks among them, hears their stories, shares their struggles, and champions their cause.
Kano State, rich in history and potential, deserves a governor who embodies genuine representation and unwavering service. Senator Barau I Jibrin is that leader. His vision for Kano is clear: a state built on progress, inclusiveness, and development. A state where leadership is not about titles, but about responsibility. A future where every child can dream and achieve, where every community can thrive, and where governance reflects the true will of the people.
Let us come together and pray for Senator Barau, as he continues to canvass with the people of Kano. Let us support his aspiration, knowing that his leadership is rooted in truth, compassion, and an unshakeable dedication to the people. For quality leadership, for honest governance, and for a better tomorrow—Senator Barau I Jibrin deserves our support to become the next Governor of Kano State.
Together, let’s build a future where leadership is about commitment, accountability, and lasting progress.
CAMPAIGN SPEECH FOR SENATOR BARAU I JIBRIN
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Sons and Daughters of our great Kano State,
Today, I stand before you not just to speak—but to remind us all of a truth we already know deep in our hearts. That true leadership is not about power—it is about service.
We are blessed in this state with a man who lives by this truth every single day. A man whose name has become a symbol of honesty, humility, and unwavering commitment to the people. That man is none other than our own Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I Jibrin.
He is not just a politician. He is a mobilizer, a listener, a servant of the people. He has spent his life working for us—not for personal gain, but to ensure that every voice is heard, every concern is addressed, and every corner of Kano feels the impact of good governance.
From roads to schools, from healthcare to youth empowerment, Senator Barau has brought development to our doorsteps. He has proven, time and time again, that leadership is action—not words.
He listens.
He advocates.
He delivers.
Kano State deserves a governor who puts the people first. Someone who understands that the seat of leadership is a seat of responsibility, not of privilege. We need a leader who embraces the grassroots, who walks with the people, and who believes that our state’s progress must leave no one behind.
That leader is Senator Barau I Jibrin.
But my brothers and sisters, he cannot do it alone. For this journey to succeed, we must join hands. We must pray, we must mobilize, and we must speak with one voice. Because this is not just his campaign—it is our campaign. It is a movement for quality leadership, for honest governance, for a future that our children can be proud of.
So today, let us declare:
For accountability—We stand with Senator Barau.
For development—We stand with Senator Barau.
For true leadership—We stand with Senator Barau.
Let us rise and support the man who has always stood with us.
Together, we will build a Kano where progress is real, where leadership serves the people, and where our dreams become reality.
Senator Barau I Jibrin for Governor of Kano State—because our future deserves it.
Thank you, and may God bless Kano State.
May God bless Senator Barau I Jibrin.
And may God bless us all.
Certainly! Here is the Hausa translation of the campaign speech:
FASSARA CIKIN HAUSA.
JAWABIN YAKIN NEMAN ZABE NA SANATA BARAU I JIBRIN
‘Yan uwa mata da maza,
‘Ya’yan Jihar Kano masu daraja,
A yau, na tsaya a gabanku ba kawai don yin jawabi ba, amma don tunatar da mu duka wani gaskiya da muke rike da shi a cikin zukatanmu—cewa shugabanci na gaskiya ba iko ba ne, hidima ce ga jama’a.
Mun yi sa’a a wannan jiha, muna da wani mutum da ke rayuwa da wannan gaskiya a kowace rana. Mutumin da sunansa ya zama alamar gaskiya, amana, da kishin al’umma. Wannan mutum ba wani ba ne illa Mataimakin Shugaban Majalisar Dattawa, Sanata Barau I Jibrin.
Ba kawai dan siyasa ba ne. Jagora ne mai hada kan jama’a, mai sauraro, kuma mai hidima. Ya sadaukar da rayuwarsa wajen yi wa jama’a aiki—ba don kansa ba, amma don tabbatar da cewa kowane murya an ji ta, kowane bukata an kula da ita, kuma kowane yanki na Kano ya amfana da ci gaba.
Daga gina hanyoyi zuwa makarantun zamani, daga kiwon lafiya zuwa shirye-shiryen tallafawa matasa da mata, Sanata Barau ya kawo sauyi a rayuwar mutane. Ya tabbatar da cewa shugabanci aiki ne, ba magana ba.
Yana sauraro.
Yana wakilta.
Yana aiwatar da ayyuka.
Jihar Kano tana bukatar gwamna mai sa mutane gaba. Wanda ya fahimci cewa kujerar shugabanci ita ce kujera ta nauyi, ba ta jin daɗi ba. Muna bukatar shugaba wanda yake tare da talakawa, wanda ke tafiya da su, wanda ke ganin cewa ci gaban jiharmu bai bar kowa a baya ba.
Wannan shugaba shine Sanata Barau I Jibrin.
Amma ‘yan uwa, ba zai iya yin hakan shi kaɗai ba. Don wannan tafiya ta yi nasara, dole ne mu hada kai. Dole ne mu yi addu’a, mu tashi tsaye, mu zabi gaskiya da amana. Wannan ba tashi yakin neman zabe kadai ba ne—namu ne. Wannan motsi ne don ingantaccen shugabanci, don gaskiya, da don makomar da zuri’armu za ta yi alfahari da ita.
Don haka yau, mu ce da baki daya:
Don gaskiya—muna tare da Sanata Barau.
Don ci gaba—muna tare da Sanata Barau.
Don shugabanci na gaskiya—muna tare da Sanata Barau.
Mu tashi tsaye mu marawa mutumin da koyaushe ke tare da mu baya.
Tare zamu gina Kano mai inganci, inda shugabanci ke hidima, inda ci gaba ya tabbata, kuma inda mafarkinmu ya zama gaskiya.
Sanata Barau I Jibrin domin Gwamnan Jihar Kano—domin makomarmu ta cancanci hakan.
Na gode. Allah ya albarkaci Jihar Kano.
Allah ya taimaki Sanata Barau I Jibrin.
Allah ya albarkaci kowa da kowa.
Hon. Bala Salihu Dawakin kudu Tsohon Daraktan yada labarai na mataimakin Gwamna
