ALHAJI ABDULHAFIZ UMAR BARAU: GENTLEMAN OF MODESTY
Abdulhafiz Umar Barau is a respected entrepreneur known across Zamfara State for his philanthropic works, especially in the development of youths through scholarship and skill acquisition programs.
He is popularly known by his traditional titles of Dan Isan Gusau, Magayakin Tsafe, and Sadauki Babba Na Tudun Wada, whose works reflect courage, generosity, and vision.
Born and brought up in Zamfara State, he is still upholding his strong values of integrity and service to mankind, he involves these principles into his legitimate endevours, humanitarian type of livelihood.
Due to his philanthropic activities, which was deeply recognised, he was conferred with traditional titles of Dan Isan Gusau by the late Emir of Gusau, Alhaji,Dr. Ibrahim Bello, in recognition of his loyalty, wisdom, and leadership service to the entire Gusau Emirate.
Some of the titles include Magayakin Tsafe bestowed on him by the Emirate of Tsafe for his role as a defender and custodian of community values, symbolizing courage, generosity, and leadership.
Sadauki Babba Na Tudun Wada was also conferred on him by the Uban Kasan Tudun Wada, in a recognition of his consistent support, protection, and empowerment of the Tudun Wada community.Philanthropy and humanitarian services.
Through the AUG Foundation, Abdulhafiz Umar Gusau Foundation, he has been championing projects such as tuition sponsorships, ICT training, and scholarships.
He is also deeply rooted in health support for hospitals, medical equipment, and patient welfare, coupled with community development like construction of boreholes, renovations, housing aid, and rural infrastructure.
In the sector of social welfare, he actively participates in food distributions, women empowerment, and aid for orphans and widows.
In business leadership, Barau is the driving force behind Whitehall Group of Companies, he has built a reputation for excellence in Nigeria and the Unoted Aran Emrate.
The group operates across diverse sectors, including:- Oil and Gas, Energy services, trading, and partnerships.
He is also deeply involved in Gold and precious metals trading, regional and international markets.
In the area of Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment supply, Barau has been supporting hospitals and healthcare systems.
Corporate Services and Consultancy, he has also been providing solutions for businesses and investors.
Logistics and Shipping, he is actively participating in Import/export, supply chains, and transportation solutions.
International Trade, he has been linking Africa, the Middle East, and global markets.
Political Vision: Abdulhafiz is eying the Zamfara central senatorial seat in 2027, with a vision built on youth empowerment, healthcare access, community development, economic empowerment, and accountable leadership.
Core Values, Abdulhafiz has been tested and trusted with Integrity and accountability, due to his service to humanity, respect for tradition, empowerment of the Youth and Women, unity and progress.
