By Tony Nzekwe
In recognition and appreciation of his good conduct, conflict resolution prowess, inter robust synergies and resourcefulness in issues within his domain and Katsina state at large, Ahamdu Bello University Students Representative Council, has honored Kanwan Katsina, District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara mni with the Champion Of Community Harmony and Conflict Resolution Award.
This information was made known in a statement issued signed by District Head Media aide and made available to GLOBAL RAYS Media.
The statement reads in part: “The award which was presented to the traditional ruler during the students summit, recognizes his outstanding contributions to security development and conflict resolution in Kankara local government Area, Katsina state, and Nigeria as a whole.”
On presenting the Award, the students were of the strong belief that his tireless efforts to promote peace and harmony in his community, despite the challenges posed by banditry and kidnapping are truly commendable.
“As an alumnus of ABU, been present to receive the award, is a testament to the impact of the contributions, and its believed that it will serve as a source of encouragement to continue the excellent work as ABU students see him as a role model, and his achievements serve as an inspiration to others.”
However, the Award was presented at the ABU Students Representative Council summit to mark the culmination of a comprehensive training program for 2000 students of University, equipping them with essential entrepreneurship and digital skills.
The presence of Kanwan Katsina at the event, the students restated, was highly valued, as they believed that his leadership and conflict resolution expertise would greatly inspire and motivate students and other leaders.
In his remarks, the Kanwan Katsina District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara mni, said, “My appreciation goes to all the students representative council for finding me worthy of the award.”
Adding, “I graduated from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in 1981, forty three years ago with a degree in Political science.”
His words: ” The successes and achievements recorded in my presence career as a traditional ruler and then customs service is attributed to the training and molding I received from the university therefore I encourage all students to focus on their studies and graduate with flying colors to be good ambassador of their Alma Mater.”
The Monarch commended the Student Representative Council for organizing the skills acquisition training for two thousand students on shoe making, baking, make-up, and ICT among others.
