User:Shaaban Muhammad Abbas

Sarki Abdullahi Dan Ahoda created the town known as Makurdi which is located beside the bank of river Benue in 1900. He was a Hausa Fulani man, a Muslim, a powerful king. He was recognised by the British colonial government. He was also awarded with the king's medal MBE by the British government. He spoke 45 languages both indigenous and foreign languages. He was useful to the British government in many aspects of administration. An interpreter and an advocate for peace, security, community development etc. He died in July 1945. And was succeeded by his son Muhammad Abdullah.