Alhaji (Dr) Umaru Sanda Ndayako (CFR, OFR), (1937 – 8 September, 2003)[1] was the 12th Etsu Nupe from one of the ruling houses of Bida.
[4] Ndayako started his government Careers in early 60's as an Assistant Secretary in Ministry of Local government Kaduna State also being the Assistant District Officer in charge of the Tiv Divisions and letter he was transfer to Kano State there he served as District Officer for Urban in 1965 he was Principal Secretary Ministry of Housing Lagos and was also Deputy Permanent Secretary of Political Division, in 1968 he was appointed Chancellor University of Ile-Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) Ile Ife, he once serve as member National Universities Commission and chairman Ahmadu Bello University council, and member National Council of States.
[5] He was also head of Technical Committee, set up by Olusegun Obasanjo in 2003, leading eleven men's to reform the local government administration commitment and effectiveness.
The family history came across during the reign of Etsu Muhammadu Ndayako known as Baba Kudu, who reigned for 27 years from 1935 to 1962, and Makun, the third Etsu Nupe son and grandson of Mallam Dendo mostly referred to as Manko, the Fulani Islamic Preacher from Kebbi sent by Usman dan Fodio to spread Islam in Nupe kingdom.
[11] He died in September 2003 at Bida spending 28 years on the throne due to an unknown illness, after finishing the Project of Technical Committee for local government reforms.