By Chibuike Nwabuko
JOS – Human Rights Activist and former federal lawmaker that represented Kaduna Central Senatorial district in the 8th National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani has paid glowing tribute to late Aliyu Abdullahi Obobo, saying he left a message and a lesson on the hidden powers of human mind.
Shehu Sani took to his verified X account to chronicle the adventurious nature of the late Obobo said, he was a Nigerian with a record breaking feat of riding a Bicycle from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia. He sets other records for trekking hundreds of kilometres. He was a man who doesn’t believe in impossibilities.He was a man with an enduring, fearless and resilient spirit.
The Kaduna born politician further stated that Obobo was an overcomer, an inspiration for those who wants to confront and defeat their doubts and fears. Adding that Obobo’s ride represents the courage of spirit to dare and to win. He was not just a man who rode a bicycle through the desert or a man who trekked, he was a man who left a message and a lesson on the hidden powers of human mind. Obobo was a spirit that towers above challenges and huddles. He was a man of faith who believes in himself and will be remembered as a conqueror of his storms and turbulence.
May his soul rest in peace, Ameen he added.
Precise Post recalls that Plateau State have confirmed the passing of Aliyu Abdullahi Obobo, known as the “Legend from God,” who rode a bicycle from Jos, Plateau State, to Saudi Arabia between February 2021 and December 2022.
Obobo, who hailed from Nasarawa State, died after a prolonged illness at the Jos University Teaching Hospital at the age of 52.
Obobo gained recognition for his commitment to traveling on foot across various Nigerian cities, earning respect from those he encountered. His journeys symbolized resilience, determination, and a love for discovery.
In one of his adventures, Obobo traveled to Kano, where he met the former Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, a meeting that left a lasting impression on both parties.
Obobo’s spirit of exploration extended beyond Nigeria. He once undertook a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia using a bicycle, a journey that took him through multiple countries, including Sudan.
His feats earned him the reputation of an adventurer with a deep commitment to his faith and a desire to experience the world.
Social media commentator Ahmad Yakubu Maidoki remarked, “Throughout his life, Obobo’s travels were a testament to the power of human will. His legacy will be remembered not only for the distances he covered but for the inspiration he provided to countless Nigerians.”
Mr. Maidoki explained that Aliyu Obobo’s death marks the end of a life filled with passion, endurance, and an unconventional spirit.
He added, “As news of his passing spreads, many are mourning the loss of a figure who walked paths few dared to tread.”
