Meet HASKE
Strong on Security, Human Capacity Development, Education, and Empowerment.
Born in Lassa, Borno state to late Mr. Satumari and Mrs. Ngaram Kudla, Kudla Milnda Satumari’s quality of being a guiding light shone through early in life earning him the nickname ‘Haske’ which means Light. A graduate of Ahmadu Bello University where he obtained a degree in Business Administration and Finance, Satumari has always demonstrated passion for service to humanity in all his endeavors and everywhere he went, beginning from his community.
While in the university, he was actively involved in the mobilization of students in tertiary institutions across the North East, raising awareness on key political and social issues. He was part of the leadership team for the National Union of Borno State Students, Ahmadu Bello University Chapter.
After graduating, Satumari began his career in the Aviation Sector. His quality for being hardworking led to the opportunity to work in different aspects of aviation including airline operations, aviation safety and marketing. Having acquired a lot of skill and experience over the years, Satumari began training those around him, grooming and mentoring them as part of selfless service. He became the Secretary General for the National Cabin Crew Association, and the Workers’ Representative of Air Transport. Following his growth in the aviation sector, he currently runs a globally recognised aviation training and consulting firm. He is a member of the Institute of Management Consultants and a Fellow of the Institute (FIMC).
In 1999, Satumari personally began to mobilise people in his community to participate in Nigeria’s new democracy. In 2003, he was part of the concerned group that mobilized professionals to take keen interest in politics in Lagos State. In 2006, he came together with other concerned citizens to form the Southern Borno Youth Patriotic Front. The group tasked itself with identifying credible leaders who could bring development to the communities if elected.
In recognition of his passion and contribution to the progress of his community, in 2007, he was proposed as the candidate to represent his people in the Borno State House of Assembly but he humbly declined. In 2010 he was pressed by his people to run for the Borno State House of Assembly which he accepted. Though unsuccessful in that election, this unusual leader went ahead to fulfill the promises he made during his manifesto.
‘Haske,’ as he is fondly called, because of his enduring passion for a better life for his people and the communities in which they live, built the classrooms he promised. Attendance and enrollment increased, education became more attractive to children and parents because of the environment that was now conducive. He also supported the building of more classrooms at Garambal and other places. He sponsored economic empowerment initiatives for both women and youths.
He supported farmers with funds to procure fertilizers, herbicides, improved seeds and hire tractors. He built and refurbished boreholes for the communities accross southern Borno and beyond. In response to the plight of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Haske provided aid and relief materials, being the first to respond often times even ahead of government efforts in the affected constituencies especially in the early days of the insurgents attack on the helpless communities.
He also currently provides a number of scholarships for bright students, and funding for healthcare for those that are less able to pay. His action of keeping his promise despite not winning the election made his constituents to brand him “The Promise Keeper.”
To help the plight of the less-privileged and Internally Displaced persons (IDPs) whose lives have become pitiable due to the activities of insurgents in the North East region, he established the Haske Foundation in 2015.
Over the years, his passion to serve humanity has led to numerous awards for humanitarian service. The awards he has received include:
- Nelson Mandela Golden Award of Excellence and Humanitarian Services from Pan-African Center for transparency & People’s Initiative.
2. Leadership Award from Kaleidoscope International Business Forum and expo.
3. Award of Excellence in recognition of contributions to Democracy, Good Governance, Extra-ordinary Philanthropy and Service to Humanity from Arewa Journalist Forum.
4. Entrepreneur of the Year Award from Nigerian Union of Journalists FCT Correspondent Chapter.
5. Merit Award for Professional Career Excellence in Aviation Sector, Youth Empowerment and Philanthropy.
6. The Heroes Award of Excellence for Good Leadership. - Thomas Sankara Leadership Prize for Integrity, and transparency by the Youth Partnership for Africa’s Development.
Kudla Milnda Satumari (Haske) is a responsible family man with a deep sense of duty to his people. Aside his involvement in politics, his time is spent running his businesses. His belief is that political power should be used for the good of the society. He believes that political office is a platform that gives you an opportunity to serve people more in your community and your country.
Kudla is committed to bringing the needs of Borno people to the forefront of lawmakers’ mind. As your representative among the law makers of Nigeria, Satumari brings not just hope, but assurance that the challenges facing Borno will receive the required attention among the law makers of Nigeria, so that decisions that will improve the life of Borno people will be made.
Kudla Milnda Satumari is driven by the desire to create a better future for the people of Borno state. Everyone will have a part to play. Through various channels of engagement, every person and community will have their say. With a renewed sense of community ownership, working together, a stronger and better Borno that will provide opportunities for everyone will be built.