*Beyond the Call of Duty: How Colonel Sadiq Abubakar (Rtd) Anchors Peace and Progress at FUD*
By
- Joel Udeh
JD Amin Library
Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State
21st May, 2026
Colonel Sadiq Abubakar (Rtd) has revolutionized campus safety through a brilliant combination of military precision, profound empathy, and transformative administrative restructuring.
As the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Federal University Dutse (FUD), his round the clock dedication has created a secure, thriving environment perfectly tailored for teaching, learning, and research.
*Round the Clock Vigilance and Structural Innovation:*
Colonel Abubakar’s elite military background has brought unparalleled tactical precision to the university’s safety frameworks.
Working nearly 24 hours a day, his presence ensures a peaceful academic sanctuary. He has completely modernized the security apparatus by introducing foundational reforms that never existed before his tenure.
*First-Ever Training Regimens:*
He introduced structured, professional training programs to drastically upgrade the capabilities of the security team.
*Strategic Decentralization:*
He created specialized operational units with designated heads, streamlining command and boosting efficiency.
*Academic Advancement:*
He actively encourages and supports security personnel to further their formal education and career growth.
*Compassionate Leadership and Staff Welfare:*
A fierce defender of his team, Colonel Abubakar acts as both a protector and a benefactor to his staff.
*Fighting for Staff Rights:*
He relentlessly advocates for the administrative entitlements, fair treatment, and rights of his personnel.
*Implementation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)*
Colonel Abubakar spearheaded the successful deployment of campus wide CCTV surveillance network, bringing cutting edge technological network monitoring and proactive threat detection to FUD for the first time.
*Ramadan and Sallah Support:*
He shows deep empathy during holy seasons, rolling out special welfare initiatives to support staff and their families during Ramadan and Sallah celebrations.
*Personal Philanthropy:*
He regularly uses his personal funds to assist less privileged staff and community members in financial distress.
*Cordial Collaboration and Professional Mentorship:*
The CSO has broken down traditional barriers, building a highly cordial relationship with academic and non-academic staff across the university. He has become a trusted institutional anchor, never hesitating to share invaluable professional advice with anyone he encounters whenever the need arises.
His open door policy has fostered a unified community where safety is a shared, harmonious responsibility.
Another notable achievement under Col. Abubakar’s leadership as the CSO of our great institution is the Winning of trophy (CUP) by our proactive FUD security FC in a tournament that involved, the ARMY, Police, NCDC and Federal Road Safety Corp and many other commendable developments….
*Commendation and Profound Appreciation:*
I offer the highest commendations to Colonel Sadiq Abubakar (Rtd). His visionary leadership, personal sacrifices, and holistic approach to safety have contributed immensely to the institutional development of FUD.
I and other university staff are deeply grateful for his protective shield, his immense generosity, and the standard of excellence he sets every single day.
_Joel Udeh
JD Amin Library
Federal University Dutse
