In the lives of many, birthdays are usually periods for sober reflections and stocktaking. Numerous personalities with eyes on the verdict of history use such occasions to reflect on their contributions to the betterment or otherwise of their societies. For Senator Sani Musa, he would have silently allowed the occasion of his 59th Birthday anniversary on May 11, 2024, pass unnoticed in strict compliance with his humility. But he is not an ordinary man, indeed, as the proverb goes “A golden fish has no hiding place”, such is the best description of Senator Muhammad Sani Musa, Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance in the current 10th National Assembly.
People from all walks of life and different parts of the country celebrated his birthday. They included Nigeria’s number one citizen, President Bola Tinubu, to ordinary citizens of Niger state and other states, like myself. Though reserved, humble, and gentle, the positive impact Senator Sani Musa has made on the lives of people makes it necessary for him to be spotted, noticed, appreciated, and celebrated. His love for humanity, generousity, kindness, sincerity, and his effort in providing guidance and advice to the youths, is unmatched.
Mohammed Sani Musa was born on May 11, 1965, in Niger state. He attended Zarumai Primary School, Minna where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 1978. He proceeded to Government Secondary School, Kontagora and bagged his GCSE in 1983. In 1990, he bagged a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Banking, and Finance from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria and completed his mandatory NYSC programme in 1991.Among other impressive academic records, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy and Management from the University of London and a Postgraduate Certificate in International Management from the University of Liverpool, respectively.
Mohammed Sani Musa is an eminent blend of public and private practice. He was Chairman, Activate Technologies Limited between 2011 and 2017. He was also the Managing Director/CEO, First Pacific Nigeria Ltd between 1997 and 2007. He was the Special Adviser to Niger State Government on Investment and Infrastructure between 2007 and 2011. He also served meritoriously as a director at the Niger State Development Co. Ltd between 2008 and 2011. Sani Musa was the chairman, Task Force on Environmental Management, Niger state between 2007 and 2008.
After graduation, he was at Elf Petroleum Nigeria Limited in Port Harcourt were he did the mandatory NYSC in 1991, prior to that, Sani Musa was in the employment of the Niger State Water Board as an accounts officer between 1986 and 1990. I remember the first time I spoke with Senator Sani Musa; it was at a time he was working on a bill that he sponsored at the 9th senate. The senator gave me the opportunity to share the ideas I had. His charisma, calmness, intelligence, and maturity have earned him respect among friends and colleagues, many of whom consult him for advice which has come in handy in more than a few times. His leadership quality is complemented by his excellent academic vigour, being an alumnus of ABU Zaria, University of London, and University of Liverpool.
Senator Mohammed Sani Musa’s shining moments as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria span from 2019 till date. He has been a stabilising factor in the 9th and 10th senate, following his numerous behind the scenes interventions and mediations on critical national issues. He is currently, chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, and member of other notable committees like Appropriation; Banking, Insurance, and other Financial Institutions; Petroleum Resources Upstream; FCT; Water Resources; Foreign and Local Debt; and the Constitution Review Committee.
He has a big dossier of constituency outreaches that reflect his close touch with his constituents. He has utilised the opportunity given to him through projects he attracted to his senatorial district and his name is registered in the hearts of his people. He is a true representative of the people, considering the quantum of work he has been doing for the overall benefit of his constituents. In fact, it’s worth elucidating that the parliamentarian has touched the lives of the people of Nigeria in his years of legislative stewardship. So far, he has proved to be among the federal lawmakers that people are eulogising their representation. No matter what anyone would say, the number of dividends of democracy that this representative has brought to the door step of his is unprecedented.
Senator Muhammad Sani Musa is a great achiever, a successful person in both political, public, private, and family life. Gentle, humble, quiet, and reserved, the visionary leader deserved to be celebrated by all and sundry as he clocked 59 years of valuable contributions to his Niger East Senatorial District, Niger state, Nigeria, and humanity at large. I pray that Almighty Allah bless him with long life, sound health, and wisdom. May Almighty Allah bless him and his family. May Allah continue to guide him, Ameen.
Muhammad Hamisu, PhD, MNSE writes from the United Kingdom.
