The Echo of Excellence and How Walin Muri, Baba Kabiru Mastered the Art of Protocol and Oratory

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THE ECHO OF EXCELLENCE AND HOW WALIN MURI, BABA KABIRU MASTERED THE ART OF PROTOCOL AND ORATORY 


By Fuseh Markus, (JOHNFUSEH)




Baba Kabiru Marafa ​Born into the royal heritage of Muri on June 10, 1963, Alhaji Kabiru Dahiru Marafa, popularly revered as Baba Kabiru Marafa, the Walin Muri has cemented his legacy as an iconic figure in public service, broadcast journalism, and state diplomacy. 


Kabiru Marafa extraordinary journey began with foundational Islamic studies under his grandfather, the District Head of Bakundi, before pursuing western education through Central Primary School, Bali, and Muhammadu Nya Primary School, Jalingo.


Demonstrating early academic excellence, he earned his West African Examination Council certificate with distinction at Villanova Secondary School, Numan, in 1983, later completing a National Certificate in Education (NCE) in English and Islamic Studies at Advanced Teachers College, Jalingo.


Beyond Kabiru initial calling as an educator at schools in Bali, Michika, and Yola, Marafa transitioned into broadcast journalism at the Gongola Broadcasting Corporation and subsequently became the pioneer Hausa translator for the Taraba State Broadcasting Service in 1991.


Driven by an unyielding quest for knowledge, he earned a degree in Mass Communication from Bayero University, Kano where he served as President of both the Mass Communication and Taraba State Students Union bodies eventually rising to Chief Editor at TSBS before his stellar performance led to his appointment as Director of Publications at the Taraba State House of Assembly.


​Renowned nationwide as the "Golden Voice of Taraba State," Marafa achieved an unprecedented milestone by serving for sixteen consecutive years (2007–2023) as Director and later Permanent Secretary of Protocol, setting the longest record of service in that role in Nigerian history across the administrations of late Governor Danbaba Suntai, Acting Governor Sani Danladi, and Governor Darius Ishaku. 


Blessed with a distinctive, digitalized intonation and masterful command of event management, he anchored high-profile national and international gatherings, hosting elite dignitaries including former Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice Presidents Atiku Abubakar and Namadi Sambo, and business icon Aliko Dangote. 


Baba Kabiru Marafa exceptional capacity for personality eulogy famously coined enduring national epithets, such as branding General Theophilus Y. Danjuma as the "General of Generals" and former Governor Jolly Nyame as the "Dabang of Taraba Politics."


Following his distinguished retirement from the civil service, His Royal Highness the Emir of Muri, Alhaji Abbas Njidda Tafida (OFR), honored his immense contributions to the state by appointing him as "Walin Muri" in 2025. 


Today, the scholar, avid reader, and globe-trotter remains an inspiration happily married to Hajiya Sa'adatu Kabiru Marafa and blessed with four children leaving an indelible mark on statecraft and traditional nobility alike.


Meet Baba Walin Muri and Danmasanin Kano in this photo 📸 📷 


©️ THE MAYOR, JOHNFUSEH ✍️🫶🫡

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