The POLITICIAN 1000

Anybody who knows the history of Adama
wa State doesn’t need to be told the record numbers
of exceptional public servants who come there. From
Politicians to technocrats and industrialists, Adamawa
has numerous Sons and Daughters that are doing them
and the nation as a whole extremely proud. It is therefore
not a surprise that the state named after the great
warrior Emir Modibbo Adama has once again given
Nigeria one of its finest Military personnel.
From the cradles of Vimtim in the Mubi North Local
Government Area of Adamawa state cometh a
distinguished gentleman of the highest integrity and
bravery. Air Marshall Alexander Sabundu Badeh rose
from obscurity to become the Chief of Air staff of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria. His career spans well
over 30 years, and in that time he has undergone training
and instruction from some of the finest institutions
in the world.
He holds an MSC in strategic studies from the prestigious
University of Ibadan, and his exceptional Piloting
skills/training were honed at the world renowned
Vance Air force base in the United States of America.
He worked his way up the proverbial “ladder” and has
held numerous positions within the air force such as
fleet operations officer in the Presidential air fleet, and
later he became the overall commander of the Presidential
air fleet.
He was appointed as Chief of Air staff of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria by President Goodluck Jonathan
and he has not looked back since. Alex Sabundu
Badeh is a strategic thinker, world class Pilot and a
natural leader of Men. As impressive as his service in
the national air force is, his philanthropy in his home
state of Adamawa is just as outstanding. He is truly an
unsung hero and because of his meek and calm nature,
he has never sort the praises of men for his philanthropic
work.
Alex Sabundu Badeh embodies everything that
is exceptional about our great nation. He has fully
understood that success is more than the acquisition of
personal wealth, but it is rather a function of charity
and empathy for the poor and needy. Charity cer-
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tainly begins at home and this was the reason why Air
Marshall Alex Sabundu Badeh embarked on one of
the most philanthropic missions ever witnessed in the
history of Adamawa.
From his borehole and clean water
projects to his micro-Entrepreneurship
endeavours, he is impacting
the lives of hundreds of Adamawa
indigenes. He is indeed a man with
a big heart and this is only the beginning
of the wonderful plans he
has for his people.
It is widely stated that the true definition of a leader is
the person who is able to identify and meet the needs
of those around him with dignity and honour, and
Air Marshall A S Badeh certainly ticks the proverbial
“boxes” of what a true leader is. We pray that God will
continue to lift him higher and higher and put more
resources into his hands in order for him to serve his
people better.
Often times it is human beings that are the answer
to the prayers of other people, and when Men and
Women who have a heart for the people are exalted
and placed in positions of great wealth and authority,
destinies are preserved. With almost 4 million people
spread across 21 Local Government Area’s endowed
with incredible skills in Agriculture and industry, Adamawa
state has the potential to become an outstanding
state in Nigeria.
Air Marshall Alexander Sabundu Badeh, thank you
for remembering your people and for having the empathy
and human decency to give back to the poor and
needy in Adamawa state. Hundreds of families have
access to clean water, food, and hope for the future
because of you. May God continue to strengthen,
preserve and bless you in every way, because we know
that this is only the beginning of your labours for your
beloved people of Adamawa. We therefore join with
all indigenes of Adamawa state to celebrate the life
and achievements of one of their brightest stars, Air
Marshall Alexander Sabundu Badeh“The Golden Son
of Adamawa”.