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Salihu Tanko Yakasai (Peacock @Dawisu) is Alhaji Tanko Yakasai's son.

Peacock @Dawisu

LAST MAN STANDING!

What an extraordinary life. Today, my father, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, marks 100 years on earth. A full century. He has witnessed colonial rule, the struggles that shaped Nigeria’s independence, and the many victories and trials that followed. In many of these defining moments, he wasn’t just a witness, he was a key player!

Living to 100 is remarkable, but reaching this milestone with a clear mind, strong spirit, and good health is a blessing only a few ever experience.

He is a husband to four wives and a father to 23 children (19 alive and 4 deceased), and a guiding presence to nearly a hundred grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His life is a tapestry of resilience, service, and wisdom, and we continue to draw strength from his example.

May Allah preserve his life, grant him continued good health, and keep his mind sharp so we can continue learning from him, amin.

Happy birthday, Baba! What a legacy!

Source

Presidency Nigeria @NGRPresident

PRESIDENT TINUBU'S TRIBUTE TO CENTENARIAN ALHAJI TANKO YAKASAI

Of the noble men and women who stood firm for our liberty and freedom from repressive colonial subjugation, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai is the last man standing. Born a hundred years ago in Kano City, Alhaji Yakasai exemplifies a purposeful life, carving out a meaningful legacy despite humble beginnings.

Disturbed by the injustice and maltreatment he witnessed under colonial rule, he chose to join the fight for Nigeria’s liberation. As a young man, Baba Yakasai channelled his energy into the struggle for the emancipation of his people and the rest of the country as a freedom fighter, journalist, and frontline political activist.

His activism led him to join hands with comrades in the Northern Elements Progressive Union (NEPU), led by the visionary radical Mallam Aminu Kano. Through NEPU, Yakasai and his co-travellers launched a massive awakening campaign in Northern Nigeria, igniting the fire for the Independence struggle.

In the aftermath of Nigeria's Independence in 1960, Yakasai maintained an abiding faith in the country and its development. He played several significant roles, including serving as State Commissioner in Kano under Military Governor Audu Bako and as Special Assistant on National Assembly Liaison to President Shehu Shagari during the Second Republic.

In both youth and old age, Yakasai remains a shining example of commitment to Nigeria. He is a consensus builder who consistently weighs in on the side of national cohesion, peaceful coexistence, and democratic consolidation.

In celebrating Baba Yakasai today, I am not only celebrating the man and his personal achievements, but also a century of dedicated service to freedom and democracy and many years of supporting me and the progressive cause.

I am pleased to join family, friends and associates to celebrate the life and commitment of Alhaji Tanko Yakasai as he turns 100 on December 5.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President and Commander-in-Chief
Federal Republic of Nigeria
December 4, 2025

https://x.com/NGRPresident/status/1996869458036773148?

Happy birthday to him. Many more years in excellent health and prosperity

Atiku Abubakar @atiku

At 100, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai remains a towering pillar of courage, conviction, and unwavering commitment to a united, just and democratic Nigeria.

His life’s journey mirrors a century of our nation’s political evolution marked by resilience, principle, and an unshakable belief in dialogue and nation-building.

I celebrate this iconic statesman whose voice has never wavered in patriotism and advocacy for good governance.

May the Almighty continue to grant him good health, strength, and the grace to witness the Nigeria he tirelessly advocates for. -AA

https://x.com/atiku/status/1996914723111977093?

He established quite a few institutions.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanko_Yakasai

Happy birthday to him. God's blessings

That's good.
Please don't make racist and tribalistic comments on this section

The number of 100 year olds in this world can't reach 200

Wow

Congratulations

I pray for this...

Wait o, na recent pictures be dat?

At first I thought the thread is about a foreigner because the name kinda sound Japanese to me.




Happy birthday sir, it's not easy.

Who give him 100 years


Where is evidence that he is 100



Someone thats in his late 80s

Happy 💯 Baba!

Apart from coming from a lineage of people that lived longer, a healthy baby born today is expected to live up to 100 years, except for some unnatural causes.

Sai baba well-done sir I hope you are not one of the terrorists supporters

Kaczynski:
Who give him 100 years


Where is evidence that he is 100



Someone thats in his late 80s

He is tinubus agemate Abi

1 great Northerner I really admire his public services.

Happy Birthday to a great man.

The only man that has been here for ages. Happy birthday baba Yai, Allah ya baka cikin sa.

Everywhere go don wrinkle to down in between the legs (flaccid).

Make hin do go meet hin soo called 72 Virgins.

Happy birthday yo the old man.

OriOko88:
The number of 100 year olds in this world can't reach 200

O boy 100 years na garri and beans for Japan oh. Japan wey be say pesin wey die for 80 go still get grandpa.

OriOko88:
The number of 100 year olds in this world can't reach 200

Go Japan, China you will see lots of them

Baba must write his Biography
May he still live long

amaridigital:
O boy 100 years na garri and beans for Japan oh. Japan wey be say pesin wey die for 80 go still get grandpa.

omorr

I heard they do live very long there o

Na wa

This is big! Happy birthday to him for seeing a century in this world This is a blessing!

Happy birthday to him

What would people be doing with over 20 children?

Such an Iconic figure. I heard so much about him growing up

See tinubu age mate , just look at age don't lie but someone is lying

Happy Birthday to Papa Obidient National Cordinator

Kaczynski:
Who give him 100 years


Where is evidence that he is 100



Someone thats in his late 80s

na you born am. The fact that people in your lineage no dey reach hundred no mean say others no dey reach

Oboy 100yrs! Loneliness of the heart and my energetic years will just drown me.

I want to leave early.

OriOko88:
The number of 100 year olds in this world can't reach 200

We have more than that number in: South Korea; even in Japan and China! Do you investigate properly - next time - please!

Congratulations grandpa