| Muhammadu Ndayako | |
| 9th Estu Nupe (9th emir of bida) | |
| Reign: | 1935-1962 |
| Birth Date: | 1884 |
| Birth Name: | Muhammadu |
| Death Date: | 1962 |
| Death Place: | Nigeria |
| Spouse: | Aisha Nuendo |
| Religion: | Islam |
| House: | Ndayako |
| Predecessor: | Saidu Mamuda |
| Successor: | Usman Sarki[1] |
| Issue: | Umaru Sanda Ndayako 12th Etsu Nupe |
Muhammadu Ndayako CMG CBE (1884–1962), popularly known as Baba Kudu, is the 9th Etsu Nupe, from 1935 till his death in 1962.[2] [3]
He was born into 3rd Bida ruling house of Umaru Majigi. He is the son of the 6th Etsu Nupe Malam Muhammad Makun[4] who was the son of the 3rd Etsu Nupe, Umaru Majigi. Muhammadu Ndayako is a grand uncle to the 13th Etsu Nupe Yahaya Abubakar.[2]
Etsu Ndayako reigned for 26 years (1935–1962), also as his son the 12th Etsu Nupe Umaru Sanda Ndayako ruled for 28 years, being longest server of the throne.[5] [6]