Since he was young, Tajudeen was known to be a sensible and calm boy. He possessed the patience of the prophets, loved the company of people, was devoted to worship, and maintained cleanliness. He had no worries in life and always treated his parents with great kindness. From the age of fifteen, he had been striving to support his parents. He was proficient in household chores typically done by women, such as sweeping, washing dishes, doing laundry, fetching water from the well, and even cooking. Most of the time, if he wasn't at school, he would be the one preparing food for his family. This is why his parents loved him more each day and continually blessed him.

After Tajudeen completed secondary school, his uncle from Jos visited them again. Upon seeing how Tajudeen had grown into a handsome young man, his uncle was even more determined to take him to the city and enroll him in a university. His uncle had only one son, Uzair, and his dream was for Tajudeen and Uzair to study together. However, his parents were reluctant to let him go, and Tajudeen himself was adamant about staying with his parents.

Despite his uncle's persistent efforts, they refused to agree. In the end, his uncle decided to visit their grandmother, Deeje.

When he visited her, he convinced her by highlighting the benefits the family would gain if Tajudeen moved to the city. He even bribed her, knowing she loved money. This bribery swayed her in his favor, as she always preferred him over Malam Zahiru because he always brought her gifts whenever he visited.

Eventually, despite their reluctance, his parents had no choice but to let Tajudeen go, parting with him amidst tears. His uncle promised to send him home during school holidays and even hired a housemaid to take care of them. He also renovated their house before they left.

In Jos, Tajudeen's life changed significantly. He received excellent care from his uncle and his wife, Hajiya Adama. He also formed a close bond with his cousin Uzair, and they were inseparable, studying the same course in journalism at the university. During holidays, they would visit their relatives in Buzaye and return home before the break ended.