Hon. Danladi Tijo Baido: Profile of Taraba Social Democratic Party 2023 governorship aspirant

Hon. Danladi Baido was born on 17th March 1967 to Rev. Baido Joseph Tijo & Mrs. Maryam Baido in Jalingo.

One word to describe Danladi Baido would be fiery because there is a passionate aura about him that is at once compelling and almost daunting. It is the aura of a person not only used to living on his own terms, but determined to live it to the fullest. He is a rare breed with the ability to say exactly what he mean with no qualms even when swimming against the tide! Danladi Baido symbolizes the leading political luminary of our time, determined to live his dreams by making people see leadership moving towards them, he is resolute about following his passion, whilst still keeping his head firmly above water.

A high-performing and goal oriented executive with over 25 years of experience in Public Administration, Business Management, Finance, Agriculture, Real Estate and Human Resources Development. Management specialist, with advanced knowledge in Applied Psychology, resource control, public policy analysis, budget and Finance, portfolio management, capital development and microeconomics.

WORK EXPERINCE:
Chairman, 2000-2015
NDEDERE NIGERIA LIMITED-Taraba and Abuja, Nigeria.
Ndedere Nigeria Limited provides global standard transport and hospitality services to Nigerians with a focus on North-East and North-Central region, Nigeria.
Taraba State Gubernatorial Candidate-2007
On People’s Democratic Party (PDP) platform-Taraba State, Nigeria.
He won the primaries but was replaced with His Excellency Pharm. Danbaba Suntai of Blessed memory.

Honorable Commissioner of Finance, 2005-2006
Taraba State Ministry of Finance-Taraba State, Nigeria.
As a commissioner of Finance he heads the government body that manages the finances of Taraba State Government, including controlling, monitoring state revenues (IGR) and expenditure.

Honorable Commissioner of Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs and Chairman Local Joint Account (JAC), 2003-2005
The Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs supervises the activities of all local government and traditional rulers in Taraba State. Ensuring they are in line with the states development goals. It serves as the fundamental channel for funds allocation from state government to the area councils to stimulate economy development at the micro level. As chairman Joint Account he is saddled with the responsibility of supervising the distribution and efficient management of revenue accruing to the local government councils from the federation account.

NYAME CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION-Taraba State-2003.
He served as Director Finance & Logistics; he was responsible for all preparations towards elections, campaign strategist, finance and logistics for Nyame re-election 2003.

CHAIRMAN, PETROL PROCUREMENT, MONIOTORING & DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE. Taraba, Nigeria. 1999-2003.
He was saddled with the responsibility of Petrol procurement, Monitoring & Distribution of petrol for the Taraba State Government.

PERSONAL AIDE TO THE TARABA STATE GOVERNOR 1991-2003
Office of the Governor of Taraba State, Nigeria.
He is responsible for preparing reports by collecting and analyzing information. Maintaining and organizing the Governor’s personal appointments.

EDUCATION:
He started and completed his early primary education at Hassan Primary School, Jalingo, after which he proceeded for his O’level at Government Day Secondary School, Bambur, Karim-Lamido Local Government Area and later he was transferred Government Science Secondary School, Jalingo-Taraba State where he completed his O’level.

Bachelor of Science in Public Administration-2007
Ambrose Ali University-Ekpoma, Nigeria.

Advanced Diploma in Applied Psychology-2001
University of Jos-Jos, Nigeria.

Diploma in Applied Psychology-1999
University of Jos-Jos, Nigeria

Hon. Danladi Baido, didn’t proceed to higher institution like must of his mates; he took an uncommon decision by diving into politics at that very tender age. As such a smart and calm person that he is, he instantly got appointed as Barade Ward party secretary (SDP). He worked tirelessly at his capacity then for the election of his political father and mentor as the first civilian Governor of Taraba State in 1991. After the elections he was appointed personal Aide to the Executive Governor Rev. Jolly T. Nyame until the military truncates the second republic. Being a loyalist, he stocked to his principal, while they venture into other private businesses in and outside Taraba State until the return of democracy.

Baido, has always believed in contributing and giving back to the society where he lives in. His style of leadership overtime symbolizes leadership nothing to do with position. To him winning elections or getting appointed is only formalizing his position as a leader and enlarged the scope of his influence and impact. His ability to unite people and galvanize support from previous elections to his own, even while he was out of government shows that, shows that leadership can strive without authority. He didn’t need a formal title to display his leadership qualities. Hon. Baido, has proven that all you need is the capacity to influence and motivate others to move towards a goal and this can be done at all levels.

HOBBIES:
Badminton, Making new friends, and Reading.

MARITAL STATUS:
Married to Mbantira D. Baido (Mrs.) blessed with four (4) children 2 girls and 2 boys.