Babangida Kabir Ruma popularly known as Babangida Ruma was born in Ruma, a village in Batsari local Government of Katsina State. He is the Technical Assistant to the State Governor of Katsina State Dikko Radda.

Youthful Life

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Babangida Ruma is one of the true examples of how far concerns for global well-being and regional development can lead a young person, He is a youth advocate at the national, regional and international levels. He was a Co-founder for Arewa Youth Awareness Initiative Forum (AYAIF) He previously worked as a Team Leader during four days workshop on Climate change organised by World Youth Foundation, Ruma appointed as Peace Ambassador for the Commonwealth Youth Council’s Youth Campaign Against Election Violence (Y-CAEV) in Nigeria 2015. He is Community Organizer and Nigerian Social Activist, An active Youth leader in Nigeria and he contributed to informed Youth policy dialogues in African Region. He was a candidate for Vice Chairperson Commonwealth youth council general elections Malta 2015 and a Member of the Commonwealth Youth Council Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN), Member of the United Nation Interagency Network on Youth Development’s Working Group on Youth and Gender Equality. First African International Student Ambassador representing Nigeria in Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Malaysia.[1] Ruma is a Very tactical leader with a strong drive and passion for service and development, with the ability to initiate/manage cross- functional team and multi – disciplinary projects.

Personality

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He is Open minded and broad thinking personality with innovative approaches to new and existing challenges. Noteworthy history and experience in the field of youth leadership, advocacy, volunteerism, project organizing and public speaking. Constantly challenging the status quo, to breach barriers and reach new boundaries. Very approachable, friendly and understanding but very firm and particular on punctuality and discipline.

References

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  1. ^ Daily Trust News Letter retrieved on 21st Jun, 2015