BY GODWIN OBI
The Katsina State Councils of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Nigerian Association of Women Journalists NAWOJ have wired cheerful words of felicitations to their patron and Kanwan Katsina District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara mni who just clocked 23 years on the throne.
This was contained in a separate press statement signed by the Chairman of NUJ Comrade Tukur Hassan Dan Ali and the Chairperson of NAWOJ Hajia Hannatu Mohammmed and made available to newsmen.
In his remarks of gratitude, the NUJ Chairman intoned that as Journalists and watchdogs of society, “we perceived the twenty three years of the traditional leadership of Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara mni as successful in the context of developments achieved in the ketare district during these years.”
“As retired Comptroller in the Nigerian Custom Service, we understand that Alhaji. Usman Bello Kankara mni has made judicious use of his paramilitary experience in ensuring discipline and dedication to the communities he is serving.”
The statement describes Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara mni as the most Media Friendly traditional leader in Katsina State, In view of these and many other qualities, Journalists in Katsina State are highly proud to always be associated with the Kanwan Katsina 3rd.
The Katsina State Council of NAWOJ in the statement said the purposeful and steadfastness as a Monarch, has no doubt attracted developmental projects in and around communities of Ketare district.
“NAWOJ has it on record that your 23 years on the throne of Ketare District has been distinctive with lots of achievements especially in the areas of youth and women empowerment, educational development, Water supply, Health, roads, among others.”
On behalf of Women journalists in the state, the NAWOJ Chairperson Hajia Hannatu Mohammed wishes their patron, the Kanwan Katsina 3rd good health, Allah’s guidance and blessing to continue to bring more development to Ketare District, Kankara local government area and Katsina State as a whole.
Once again, the umbrella body of working Journalists in Katsina State is wishing Alhaji. Usman Bello Kankara mni many more years of successful traditional leadership, and again pray for the return of peace in Ketare District, Kankara Local Government, Katsina State and the country as a whole.
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2023-11-06
