His educational career began in January, 1957 at the age of seven in Native Authority Junior Primary School, Bafwoi-Ka̠nai (Gora Bafai). After passing his entrance examination in 1961, he got admitted into Native Authority Senior Primary School, Kachia. In 1963, Bungwon got admitted into Government Technical School, Soba, Zaria, where he had a two and a half year stint before he got admitted in 1965 into the prestigious Government Technical College, Kano. He thereafter developed the interest in studying Mechanical engineering while in Government Technical College, Kano, which prompted him to apply for and successfully got awarded a Bureau for External Aid Scholarship to study in the USSR in 1969 on completion of his secondary school level, form five.[2]
Bungwon was an erudite scholar, a distinguished Engineer, a teacher emeritus, a diplomat and a celebrated fellow of the Nigeria Society of Engineers with over 16 years of scholarship, teaching in one of Africa's largest polytechnics, Kaduna Polytechnic.
In his domain, he did serve as the first Chairman, Board of Governors, Zangon Kataf Community Technical and Vocational School.
In September, 2002, Dr. H. Y. Bungwon bowed out of the engineering service after several years of meritorious service to his motherland of the pinnacle of his state government.[2]
Awards and memberships
Awards
In recognition of his career of excellence, Dr. H. Y. Bungwon was a recipient of several honours and awards including:
As a Manchester-trained Engineer, Bungwon had been an associate member of the Institute of Industrial Managers, United Kingdom; a member of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers and a registered engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering of Nigeria (COREN).[2]
Kingship
Resting place of Agwam H. Y. Bungwon
At the demise of his predecessor, HRH Agwam B. A. Dauke (Agwatyap I) in 2005, Bungwon reigned as Agwatyap II and was the second indigenous Agwam (Monarch) of the Atyap Nation. He held the position for about 11 years before passing onto eternal glory in the cold morning of 6 April 2016.[2] He was a first-class chief and his demise was seen as a great loss[4] and shocking.[5]
Legacy
During his years of active service as a civil servant, Bungwon wholeheartedly contributed to the growth and development of engineering study in Nigeria and beyond. Even till today, his outstanding legacy is still making great impact on Kaduna State engineering as a whole.
Like a sensitive father as he was, HRH Agwam Dr. H. Y. Bungwon knew the meaning of service. As a practising Christian, he had kept close in mind the words of the Lord Jesus Christ which says:
"WHOSOEVER WILL BE GREAT AMONG YOU, SHALL BE YOUR MINISTER" (WHICH MEANS SERVANT.) – Mark 10:43 (KJV).
This is fitting, he had had to learn to serve people all his life. HRH had always derived joy in bringing satisfaction to others.
He has flown several kites but has still accepted to come down as Agwatyap, Atyap Traditional Council, Atak Njei, Zangon Kataf.
As the second indigenous Royal Father to rule over the Atyap Nation, Agwam Dr. H. Y. Bungwon had a great responsibility meeting the expectations of Atyap and her neighbours. In his own words:
“I am glad my own experience working in the public sector, and as one time, Dean of a school, provided me with the opportunity to have dialogue with many leaders.”
But he had a vision. In his vision, he sets a sterling example, not only to other chiefdoms, but also to leaders in the state.[2]
At the demise of Bungwon, the lawmaker representing Zangon Kataf/Jaba federal constituency, Barr. Sunday Marshall Katung described him as a peacemaker who in his words added...:
"He devoted his life to the progress of his people in the areas of agriculture, education and socioeconomic development of Atyap people and Kaduna State as a whole."[6]
References
^Agbese, Andrew (16 November 2016). "El-Rufai presents staff of office to traditional ruler". Press Reader. Daily Trust. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
^ abcdefghiAtuk, Lucas (1 March 2008). "A Brief Biography of HRM Dr. Harrison Yusuf Bungwon (Agwatyap II)". Atyap in Diaspora Magazine. 1 (1).
^Tauna, Amos (10 April 2016). "Agwatyap's demise a great shock - Reps Katung". Retrieved 30 July 2020.
^Joseph, Midat (11 April 2016). "Nigeria: Demise of Kaduna's First Class Chief, Harrison, Great Loss - Hon Katung". All Africa. Leadership. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
^"In Kaduna: Sen La'ah, Rep Katung Mourn Agwatyap". Latest Nigerian News. Pulse. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
^"Nigerian Lawmaker Describes Late Agwatyap as Peace Maker". Africa Prime News. 9 April 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
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Engr Dr Harrison Yusuf Bungwon Tyap Harrison Isuu Bunggwon FNSE 25 November 1949 6 April 2016 was a paramount ruler of Atyap Chiefdom a Nigerian traditional state in southern Kaduna State Nigeria He was also known by the title Agwatyap II 2 3 Engr Dr Harrison BungwonAgwatyap IIMonarch of Atyap ChiefdomIn office2005 6 April 2016Coronation2005PredecessorBala Ade Dauke A gwatyap ISuccessorDominic Gambo Yahaya A gwatyap III 1 Born 1949 11 25 25 November 1949Bafoi Kanai Northern Region British NigeriaDied6 April 2016 2016 04 06 aged 66 NamesEnglish Harrison Yusuf Bungwon Tyap Harrison Isuu BunggwonHouseAgbaatFatherBungwon YawaMotherAtoh BungwonReligionEvangelical ChristianityOccupationEngineer educationistStyles of Agwatyap IIReference styleHis Royal HighnessSpoken styleYour Royal HighnessAlternative styleTyap A gwam King Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 Awards and memberships 3 1 Awards 3 2 Memberships 4 Kingship 5 Legacy 6 References 7 External linksEarly life and education EditBungwon was born to A tyoli Bungwon Yawa and A yanga li Atoh Bungwon on 25 November 1949 in Bafoi Ka nai District Atyapland Northern Region British Nigeria now in southern Kaduna State Nigeria His father died in 1953 when he was only four years old 2 His educational career began in January 1957 at the age of seven in Native Authority Junior Primary School Bafwoi Ka nai Gora Bafai After passing his entrance examination in 1961 he got admitted into Native Authority Senior Primary School Kachia In 1963 Bungwon got admitted into Government Technical School Soba Zaria where he had a two and a half year stint before he got admitted in 1965 into the prestigious Government Technical College Kano He thereafter developed the interest in studying Mechanical engineering while in Government Technical College Kano which prompted him to apply for and successfully got awarded a Bureau for External Aid Scholarship to study in the USSR in 1969 on completion of his secondary school level form five 2 Between 1971 1975 he studied Mechanical Engineering and obtained a bachelor s degree B Tech and master s degree M Tech at the Byelorussian Technical University Minsk where he graduated with distinction In 1977 he proceeded for his doctorate Ph D programme to the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology United Kingdom and graduated in 1980 2 Career EditBungwon was an erudite scholar a distinguished Engineer a teacher emeritus a diplomat and a celebrated fellow of the Nigeria Society of Engineers with over 16 years of scholarship teaching in one of Africa s largest polytechnics Kaduna Polytechnic Between 1986 2002 Bungwon served as Director Research and Development Centre Scientific Adviser Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Commissioner for Works and Transport Kaduna State Project Manager of the suspended Military Embroidary Factory Abuja Member Federal Government Experts Committee on Nigeria Machine Tools Ltd Osogbo Osun State Elected Member of the Constituent Assembly External Exerminer in Mechanical Engineering Plateau Katsina Idah Kogi State and Kwara State Polytechnics In his domain he did serve as the first Chairman Board of Governors Zangon Kataf Community Technical and Vocational School In September 2002 Dr H Y Bungwon bowed out of the engineering service after several years of meritorious service to his motherland of the pinnacle of his state government 2 Awards and memberships EditAwards Edit In recognition of his career of excellence Dr H Y Bungwon was a recipient of several honours and awards including Russian Red Diploma of Distinction 1975 Nigeria Society of Engineers Merit Award 2002 Traditional Title of Yariman Atyap 2003 2 Memberships Edit As a Manchester trained Engineer Bungwon had been an associate member of the Institute of Industrial Managers United Kingdom a member of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers and a registered engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering of Nigeria COREN 2 Kingship Edit Resting place of Agwam H Y Bungwon At the demise of his predecessor HRH Agwam B A Dauke Agwatyap I in 2005 Bungwon reigned as Agwatyap II and was the second indigenous Agwam Monarch of the Atyap Nation He held the position for about 11 years before passing onto eternal glory in the cold morning of 6 April 2016 2 He was a first class chief and his demise was seen as a great loss 4 and shocking 5 Legacy EditDuring his years of active service as a civil servant Bungwon wholeheartedly contributed to the growth and development of engineering study in Nigeria and beyond Even till today his outstanding legacy is still making great impact on Kaduna State engineering as a whole Like a sensitive father as he was HRH Agwam Dr H Y Bungwon knew the meaning of service As a practising Christian he had kept close in mind the words of the Lord Jesus Christ which says WHOSOEVER WILL BE GREAT AMONG YOU SHALL BE YOUR MINISTER WHICH MEANS SERVANT Mark 10 43 KJV This is fitting he had had to learn to serve people all his life HRH had always derived joy in bringing satisfaction to others He has flown several kites but has still accepted to come down as Agwatyap Atyap Traditional Council Atak Njei Zangon Kataf As the second indigenous Royal Father to rule over the Atyap Nation Agwam Dr H Y Bungwon had a great responsibility meeting the expectations of Atyap and her neighbours In his own words I am glad my own experience working in the public sector and as one time Dean of a school provided me with the opportunity to have dialogue with many leaders But he had a vision In his vision he sets a sterling example not only to other chiefdoms but also to leaders in the state 2 At the demise of Bungwon the lawmaker representing Zangon Kataf Jaba federal constituency Barr Sunday Marshall Katung described him as a peacemaker who in his words added He devoted his life to the progress of his people in the areas of agriculture education and socioeconomic development of Atyap people and Kaduna State as a whole 6 References Edit Agbese Andrew 16 November 2016 El Rufai presents staff of office to traditional ruler Press Reader Daily Trust Retrieved 31 July 2020 a b c d e f g h i Atuk Lucas 1 March 2008 A Brief Biography of HRM Dr Harrison Yusuf Bungwon Agwatyap II Atyap in Diaspora Magazine 1 1 Tauna Amos 10 April 2016 Agwatyap s demise a great shock Reps Katung Retrieved 30 July 2020 Joseph Midat 11 April 2016 Nigeria Demise of Kaduna s First Class Chief Harrison Great Loss Hon Katung All Africa Leadership Retrieved 31 July 2020 In Kaduna Sen La ah Rep Katung Mourn Agwatyap Latest Nigerian News Pulse 11 April 2016 Retrieved 31 July 2020 Nigerian Lawmaker Describes Late Agwatyap as Peace Maker Africa Prime News 9 April 2016 Retrieved 30 July 2020 External links EditHarrison BungwonAgbaat royal houseBorn 25 November 1949 Died 6 April 2016Regnal titlesPreceded byBala Ade Dauke Agwatyap2006 2016 Succeeded byDominic Yahaya Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php 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