[2] He taught in the Middle School from 1932 and 1941 then became North's pioneer international broadcaster from 1941 to 1944 when he and Isa Kaita worked in Zoy as newscasters and programme officers in Accra Ghana.
The visitors realized how the two Hausa journalists have been doing a remarkable job and gained considerable reputation among the local people.
[3] He became Studio Manager and broadcasting officer of the Radio Distribution Services RDS in Kano from 1944 to 1948.
[2] He was appointed Ward Head (Wakili) of villages outside the Kano city, a position he held from 1948 to 1952.
He was promoted to Sarkin Dawaki Mai Tuta the District Head of Jahun in 1952, a title he held until his demise.