PERSONALITY PROFILE: THIS WEEKEND GOES TO HIS EXCELLENCY, PRINCE MATAKISTWEN SHEKARAU MASA-IBI. THE FOUNDER OF AYOKU KANDE FOUNDATION ( AYF)
BIRTH
His Excellency Prince Matakitswen Shekarau Masa-Ibi was born into the family of His Royal Majesty Dr. Shekarau Angyu Masa-Ibi Kuvyon II, the 24th Aku Uka and Ayoku Kande Shekarau Angyu Masa-Ibi both of the blessed memory. His noble nativity occurred on the 17th November, 1974 in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
EDUCATION
His Excellency Prince Matakitswen began his elementary education at Central Primary School, Wukari from 1985-1990. After which he proceeded to the Government Secondary School, Ibi from 1991-1996. His quest for more knowledge took him to the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa State from 1998-2001 where he obtained Diploma in Public Administration.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Upon completion of studies, he served humanity in diverse capacities and to mention but few which includes: working as a clearing and forwarding agent with Adekunle Container Apapa Wharf, Lagos from 2003-2007, thereafter Coordinator Community Policing Campaign of Nigeria, Taraba State chapter 2016- till date. He is presently the Cultural Officer, Wukari Traditional Council and also an Intelligent Officer of the Nigeria Vigilante Group Wukari Branch.
POLITICS
Politically, He was running mate to the 2007, 2011 and 2019 Advance Congress for Democracy (ACD) Gubernatorial Candidate to H. E. Alh. Danjuma Umaru Zing; Hon. Prince Matakitswen Shekarau Masa-Ibi has served as Supervisory Councilor for Education, Wukari Local Government Council in 2008.
RECOGNITION
Several organizations have recognized his contribution to humanity in the areas of charity, education and culture eminently among the many recognitions received are an award of the most courageous youth presented by National Association of Wukari Students ABU/FCE Zaria Chapter in 2007. Upon the impact made in the lives of Tiv Community in Tor-Damisa Donga Local Government Area, Taraba State, He was decorated with a traditional title: The Zege Mmule U Tiv and also received an award from the International Miracle Institute Florida USA; I AM FOR LIVE AWARD CHRISTIAN LIFE. He also held a Certificate of Pilgrimage to the Holy Land as an ambassador to Israel. Certificate of Recognition by the Rescue Voice Ministries, Wukari, Taraba State. HE Prince Matakitswen is a faithful servant of God who gave his life to Christ at Omega Fire Ministry on 16th February, 2013 through the spiritual direction and guidance of a faithful minister of the Gospel Apostle Pastor Celestine Raymond. Who is the senior pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Wukari.
FOUNDATION
His Excellency Prince Matakitswen Shekarau Masa-Ibi is a detribalized Nigerian who extends his benevolence to everyone irrespective of tribe, religion or political affiliations. To achieve this gesture, he established the Ayoku Kande Foundation (AKF) in the year 2006 when God gave him the vision to help the less privileged. The dream that he kept nurturing until the year 2017 when the foundation came to limelight with the help of his lovely wife Mrs. Silver Matakitswen Shekarau Masa-Ibi who is now a co-founder because she share a similar dream.
The foundation was named after his caring and endearing mother Her Majesty Ayoku Kande Shekarau Masa-Ibi of the blessed memory.
The motto of AKF is TOUCHING LIVES AT THE GRASSROOT. Prince Matakitswen has been using the foundation generously to assists widows and orphans particularly during his Birthday and Christmas seasons.
He contributes largely in cash and in kind towards the achievement of kingdom works and service to humanity which conforms to the Aims and Core values of the foundation. Worthy of note here, is his continuous donations of over 285 piece of land measuring 100 X 100 in Wukari and its environs to aid in providing shelter to the homeless. The beneficiaries of these gifts are carefully selected and attended to base on the material needs of humanity. Recently, the foundation donated to valuables to 40 carefully selected persons within its reach.
The foundation has received numerous interventions from different people but notably among others is His Majesty Dr. Shekarau Angyu Masa-Ibi Kuvyon II, The 24th Aku Uka of the blessed memory.
MARRIAGE
His Excellency Prince Matakitswen Shekarau Masa-Ibi on 24th November, 2018 wedded to his elegant and stunning beloved wife Mrs. Silver Matakitswen Masa-Ibi. The Almighty God has gloriously blessed the union with two handsome boys: Prince Johnson Kuvyon Matakitswen Masa-Ibi and Prince Jeremiah Agbunsho Matakitswen Masa-Ibi.
BIBLE QUOTE OF LIFE
1. John 3:16
2. Psalm 91:1
HOBBIES
His Excellency Prince Matakitswen Shekarau Masa-Ibi has little flair for social activities hence; He does the followings as hobbies:
1. Watching, listening and preaching the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ
2. Playing and dancing with his lovely wife and children
3. Travelling and attending to the needs of the less-privilege in the society
PRAYER
It’s our sincere prayer today that as the journey to greatness continues, may the Almighty God enlarge his capacity to do more for humanity, Amen.
By Stephen Victor Gana
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