Usman Nagogo

Alhaji Sir Usman Nagogo dan Muhammadu Dikko (1905 – 18 March 1981) was Emir of Katsina (Sarkin Katsina) from 19 May 1944, until his death. A Fulani from the Sullubawa Clan, he succeeded his father, Muhammadu Dikko, as Emir, and was succeeded by his son, Muhammadu Kabir Usman.

Education

Nagogo commenced his education under Islamic scholar Attahiru, who taught the future Emir and his brother in Katsina's Gambarawa Quarters. He commenced his elementary education in 1921 at Katsina Provincial School, He graduated from the provincial school in 1923, after which he taught there for six months.

Political career and reign as Emir

Nagogo was appointed to position of Native Authority Police Chief in 1929; during his term he expanded the police department by erecting new buildings and hiring more officers. In 1937, he became the District Head of Katsina Metropolis. from 1952 until the military coup of 1966, He was at one point chairman of Muslim religious organization Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI).

Family

Nagogo's mother was Hassatu, from Katsina. Another son, Hassan Katsina (born 1933), joined the Nigerian Army, eventually rising to the position of Major General and was appointed Governor of Northern Nigeria after the 1966 January coup.

Honours

Nagogo was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1948 New Year Honours, and invested as a Knight Commander of the Order (KBE) in the 1962 New Year Honours. He was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 1953 Coronation Honours.