SUFI ABDUL AZIZ SATTI (1932 - 1982)

Sufi Abdul Aziz Satti, commemorated across the region as a great social reformer and visionary educator, was born at Santh Anwali, Kotli Sattian. He studied at Gordon College, Rawalpindi and then graduated from Peshawar University. He served for Pakistan Air Force as a civilian employee for the short period of time but left his job to move back to Kotli Sattian for the betterment of his tribe and area.

Upon his appointment to Kotli Sattian Middle School in 1952, Sufi Abdul Aziz Satti began working wholeheartedly as an educator. Due to his efforts, the school was upgraded to High school in 1955, he became the first principal of the high school. After the very short period of time, High School Kotli Sattian started producing brilliant students, later those brilliant students became high ranking military officers, bureaucrats, doctors, scientists and academics. He inspired hundreds of his students to success.

“Mohsin-e-Arze Sattian” and “Sir Syed of Kotli Sattian” passed away on 2 December 1982. May Allah grant him the highest rank in Jannah, Ameen.

Kotli Sattian region is greatly indebted to Sufi Abdul Aziz Satti for his services.