The Office of the Village Head of Shagari Village Area

22/08/2026

‎MY GREATEST OBSESSION: ADDING VALUE TO THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE I LEAD!

Everytime when I became so damn, down and tired, I will then remember that the job doesn't care about how tired I am.
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‎We are Not in power to tell the people the problems we have, we were appointed to solve problems, leaving the talk to the activists! And if we cannot solve them, then we should set aside and allow others to come in and salvage the situation. A such, we that are in Leadership position should stop adding to our subject's stress!
‎Moreover, the more we sweat in peace, the less we bleed in war.
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‎-Hon. Ashraf Usman Marafa
‎(Yarima Madawaki Adamawa)
‎Village Head, Shagari Village Area
‎Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Community Mobilization
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27/07/2026

Behind every crisis lies an underlying injustice, and the resolution to each crisis necessitates the pursuit of justice. Furthermore, political challenges demand political solutions.

- Hon. Ashraf Usman Marafa
(Yarima Madawaki Adamawa)
Village Head, Shagari Village Area

21/07/2026

UNITED AGAINST INSECURITY: A STRONGER PARTNERSHIP FOR PEACE IN BOLE VILLAGE AREA

I am honored to have been part of the peaceful and productive synergy meeting between the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Bwesiwa Isa, officers of the Shagari Police Station, the Village Head of Bole, Alhaji Abdulmunini Bakare Bole, and all the Ward Heads. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration and developing practical strategies to address the security challenges affecting Bole Village Area and the wider Bole Yolde Pate District.

This engagement reflects our shared commitment to promoting peace, enhancing community policing, and fostering a safer environment for all residents through unity, cooperation, and mutual respect. Together, we remain determined to curb insecurity and safeguard our communities.

•Hon. Ashraf Usman Marafa
(Yarima Madawaki Adamawa)
Village Head, Shagari Village Area
Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Community Mobilization

16/07/2026

18/06/2026

‎STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH THE 23 BRIGADE BATTALION: STRENGTHENING OUR FRONTLINES — June 18, 2026.
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‎I visited the 23 Brigade Battalion barracks, marking a key milestone in our commitment to securing Shagari Village Area and Adamawa State.
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‎During the visit, I held productive discussions with the Garrison Commander Lt. Col. OE Eleje, the Ag. Commanding Officer Maj. HS Abdulkadir, and the Officer-in-Charge of the Military Police Maj. T Loho, who pledged support and expertise for the Shagari Neighborhood Watch, Operation Crackdown, and the Arbitration & Mediation Committee.
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‎My mission as Village Head of Shagari, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, and Grand-Commander of the SNW is to integrate grassroots efforts into the Nigerian Army's security.
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‎Our "Political Hygiene" philosophy ensures integrity, transparency, and responsibility, with a "Paperless Trail" system to verify and manage civilian volunteers within legal boundaries.
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‎The SNW is a structured civilian surveillance network serving as the "eyes and ears" for formal security agencies, moving beyond traditional vigilante groups. Our framework is defined by:
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‎- Intelligence Synergy: We focus on proactive intelligence gathering to report credible threats immediately to authorities.
‎- Preventative Stability: Our Arbitration & Mediation Committee resolves minor civil disputes before escalation, reducing the security forces' burden.
‎- Proactive Deterrence: The "Bright Shagari" project is reclaiming public spaces by removing darkness that criminals exploit.
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‎We do not operate in isolation; we operate as a strategic partner to the Nigerian Armed Forces.
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‎Security is a shared responsibility. By organizing our community with discipline and guidance, we build a safer, resilient Shagari, setting a model of "Actionable Grassroots Responsibility" to scale across the state.
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‎We have requested a senior representative from the 23 Brigade Command to attend our Community Security Town Hall Meeting on June 24, 2026, to formalize our community's bridge with the barracks and signal our unified resolve.
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‎Hon. Ashraf Usman Marafa
‎Village Head, Shagari Village Area
‎Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Mobilization

18/06/2026

‎STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH THE 23 BRIGADE BATTALION: STRENGTHENING OUR FRONTLINES — June 18, 2026.
‎
‎I visited the 23 Brigade Battalion barracks, marking a key milestone in our commitment to securing Shagari Village Area and Adamawa State.
‎
‎During the visit, I held productive discussions with the Garrison Commander Lt. Col. OE Eleje, the Ag.  Commanding Officer Maj. HS Abdullahi, and the Officer-in-Charge of the Military Police Maj. T Loho, who pledged support and expertise for the Shagari Neighborhood Watch, Operation Crackdown, and the Arbitration & Mediation Committee.
‎
‎My mission as Village Head of Shagari, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, and Grand-Commander of the SNW is to integrate grassroots efforts into the Nigerian Army's security.
‎
‎Our "Political Hygiene" philosophy ensures integrity, transparency, and responsibility, with a "Paperless Trail" system to verify and manage civilian volunteers within legal boundaries.
‎
‎The SNW is a structured civilian surveillance network serving as the "eyes and ears" for formal security agencies, moving beyond traditional vigilante groups. Our framework is defined by:
‎
‎- Intelligence Synergy: We focus on proactive intelligence gathering to report credible threats immediately to authorities.
‎- Preventative Stability: Our Arbitration & Mediation Committee resolves minor civil disputes before escalation, reducing the security forces' burden.
‎- Proactive Deterrence: The "Bright Shagari" project is reclaiming public spaces by removing darkness that criminals exploit.
‎
‎We do not operate in isolation; we operate as a strategic partner to the Nigerian Armed Forces.
‎
‎Security is a shared responsibility. By organizing our community with discipline and guidance, we build a safer, resilient Shagari, setting a model of "Actionable Grassroots Responsibility" to scale across the state.
‎
‎We have requested a senior representative from the 23 Brigade Command to attend our Community Security Town Hall Meeting, to formalize our community's bridge with the barracks and signal our unified resolve.
‎
‎Hon. Ashraf Usman Marafa
‎Village Head, Shagari Village Area

17/06/2026

PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE.
Leadership is a collective responsibility, and it begins with knowing how to show respect.
Greatness is found in recognizing the wisdom of our elders and the hierarchy that guides our social and security frameworks.

-Hon. Ashraf Usman Marafa
Village Head, Shagari Village Area

17/06/2026

PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE: LEADERSHIP ROOTED IN RESPECT

Leadership is a collective responsibility, and it begins with knowing how to show respect.

As the Village Head of Shagari Village Area, I believe that true leadership is not defined solely by the authority we exercise, but by the honor we show to those who have paved the way before us.

Paying our traditional respects to the Galadima Adamawa. This act of humility is a core tenet of our "Political Hygiene"—a philosophy I champion that demands integrity, accountability, and a profound respect for the structures that keep our community unified.

When we bow before our traditional superiors, we are not diminishing our own positions; rather, we are strengthening the values of discipline and order that are essential for effective governance. By upholding these time-honored traditions, we set an example for the next generation, showing them that greatness is found in recognizing the wisdom of our elders and the hierarchy that guides our social and security frameworks.
LONG LIVE ADAMAWA FOMBINA KINGDOM 👑

-Hon. Ashraf Usman Marafa
Village Head, Shagari Village Area
Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Community Mobilization