By Rabiu MUSA,. Abuja
Discipline anchored on hard work with proactive results driven impacts it’s always a sin qua non for reward and appreciation, sequel to the backdrop a Lagos Based Media organization, FrontLine Reporters, has conferred on the Kanwan Katsina District Head of Ketare Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara a prestigious award of Media Friendly Royal Father.
This information was contained in a statement signed by the Sarkin Labarun Kanwan Katsina, Jamilu Hashimu Gora and made available to newsmen.
The statement reads in part: “Sequel to his consistent discipline, resourcefulness, integrity and high results oriented driven community impacts the FrontLine Leadership award was presented to The Kanwan Katsina Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara during a glittering ceremony held at Welcome Center International Hotels Lagos and was attended by distinguished guest, Community Leaders, Media Personalities, and well wishers who gathered to celebrate his outstanding achievements and various contributions.”
It added,. “The management of the media organization deemed it fit to confer the prestigious Leadership award to the Royal Father in recognition and appreciation of his exceptional efforts in fostering a strong and cordial relationship between the Media and the traditional institutions as well as promoting transparency, cultural heritage and community development.”
The statement further said, “The FrontLine Reporters describes Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara as a former public Relations Officer PRO of the Nigeria Customs Service and now a traditional ruler who has demonstrated remarkable dedication to upholding the traditions and values of Ketare Royal Heritage by embracing the power of the media to connect with the wider public.”
As a retired Customs Comptroller, FrontLine Reporters acknowledged, “The efforts of Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara in using the media to enhance and foster Customs and Traditions of the region and the pivotal role they play in the society.”
FrontLine Reporters, asserted, “The commitments of The monarch towards promoting unity and cultural diversity which has significantly contributed to the development and progress of the region through engaging with the media to highlight challenges and aspirations of Ketare District in Katsina State and enabling relevant stakeholders to proper a solutions and initiate positive change.”
In his remarks, the royal father, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, said, “Am gratitude and commend the Organizers of the event and all those who played a part in bestowing the prestigious honor upon me and the frontline Reporters for finding me worthy of the award.”
Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, opined, “The importance of synergy between the media and the traditional institutions in fostering an inclusive and informed society cannot be overemphasized.”
Adding, “I pledge my continued support for the media and will work diligently to further promote the welfare and prosperity of his people.”
