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This is the story of late Chief Isaac Zhigi Majin, the (Sarduna Essan) who died on 14th November, 2014. Who was he? Chief Isaac Zhigi Majin was born on July 16, 1947 to late Baba Stephen Ersu-Ndagi Gana Majin and late Lady Margaret Lami Majin at Essan Patigi in Gbako, L.G.A of Niger State.
YOUTHFUL YEARS AND EDUCATION
Young Isaac was extremely lucky to have been sent to school by his beloved uncle, late Chief Peter Abubakar Majin (Majin Essan), who had to wrestle with his mother to allow Isaac to acquire western education. At that time, Isaac’s grandmother (Nna Leah Kaka Patigi) was not in favour of western education for any of her grandchildren. Instead, she wanted them, like her, to be In the trading business. Luckily, with the help of one evangelist Samuel Ndaba Jiya Kuchi and Rev. Mamman, who mounted pressure on his grandmother, she conceded.
Young Isaac was extremely lucky to have been sent to school by his beloved uncle, late Chief Peter Abubakar Majin (Majin Essan), who had to wrestle with his mother to allow Isaac to acquire western education. At that time, Isaac’s grandmother (Nna Leah Kaka Patigi) was not in favour of western education for any of her grandchildren. Instead, she wanted them, like her, to be In the trading business. Luckily, with the help of one evangelist Samuel Ndaba Jiya Kuchi and Rev. Mamman, who mounted pressure on his grandmother, she conceded.
The early years took him to St. John’s (Anglican) primary school Bida, which he attended from 1954-1962. Between 1962 and 1967 he attended St. Paul’s (Anglican) College Wusasa Zaria. He was one of the few in his set to obtain a H.S.C (in 1969). While representing his college he won many prizes as a sportsman. His university education was at Ahmadu Bello University, from where he graduated with a B.A. (Hons.) in English/History. In 1974 he studied a postgraduate diploma at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife).
CAREER
Late Chief Isaac Majin started his working career with the defunct North Western State as an assistant secretary in 1972. Through hard work and dedication, he rose within the rank to become the senior assistant secretary, principal assistant, under-secretary and secretary of the History Bureau. When Niger State was created out of the defunct North-Western State (in 1976) Chief Isaac was deployed to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) directorate where he later became the Chief Inspector in Niger State. It was during this period he met his beautiful wife Folake Majin who was serving in Niger State.
Late Chief Isaac Majin started his working career with the defunct North Western State as an assistant secretary in 1972. Through hard work and dedication, he rose within the rank to become the senior assistant secretary, principal assistant, under-secretary and secretary of the History Bureau. When Niger State was created out of the defunct North-Western State (in 1976) Chief Isaac was deployed to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) directorate where he later became the Chief Inspector in Niger State. It was during this period he met his beautiful wife Folake Majin who was serving in Niger State.
He was later transferred to the Niger State Civil Service where he subsequently rose to become Permanent Secretary.
In 1978 he moved to the Federal Civil Service, where he served in many ministries. He left his role at the Ministry of Defence where he rose to the rank of Deputy Permanent Secretary; to establish successful business chains in and outside the country. He also went into politics and came second in the Nigeria state gubernatorial primaries, organised on the platform of the NPN.
In 1978 he moved to the Federal Civil Service, where he served in many ministries. He left his role at the Ministry of Defence where he rose to the rank of Deputy Permanent Secretary; to establish successful business chains in and outside the country. He also went into politics and came second in the Nigeria state gubernatorial primaries, organised on the platform of the NPN.
HIS FAMILY
Chief Isaac Majin married his lovely wife on April 14, 1979 and their union produced 6 children. ‘Chief’, as his wife fondly called him, would say he was attracted by Folake’s long hair and broad smiles. There is no way of talking of Chief Isaac without mentioning his uncle and close confidant, who he loved dearly: late Baba Peter A. Majin. His uncle would regularly take him to school on his bicycle from Essan to Bida and back. Along the way, Chief Isaac helped his uncle (later the Majin of Essan) train his 9 children (whom Isaac held as his brothers and sisters). He also helped other relations, particularly from Essan.
Chief Isaac Majin married his lovely wife on April 14, 1979 and their union produced 6 children. ‘Chief’, as his wife fondly called him, would say he was attracted by Folake’s long hair and broad smiles. There is no way of talking of Chief Isaac without mentioning his uncle and close confidant, who he loved dearly: late Baba Peter A. Majin. His uncle would regularly take him to school on his bicycle from Essan to Bida and back. Along the way, Chief Isaac helped his uncle (later the Majin of Essan) train his 9 children (whom Isaac held as his brothers and sisters). He also helped other relations, particularly from Essan.
One of the things Chief Majin loved most was his family, including his cousins. He was very passionate about their upbringing. No wonder he ensured the education of each one through to university level (to whatever level they desired). In his hale and hearty days he would spoil each one of them with affection in diverse ways. E.g., taking them out on Saturdays or Sundays for special treatment or to recreational spots sometimes abroad. Chief Isaac was very proud to be part of the Majin family and worked very hard to build a high reputation within and outside Niger State.
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