Monarch, Ex-Customs Controller, Celebrates 69th Birthday
UK BELLO
By Our Reporter
The Kanwan Katsina and District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, has marked his 69th birthday with an outpouring of goodwill messages and felicitations from family members, friends, professional colleagues, old school associations and community development groups, who described him as a distinguished traditional ruler, accomplished public servant and a man deeply committed to the service of his people.
Born on 1 September 1957 into the respected Nadabo family in Kankara, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara has over the years built a remarkable record of service spanning education, public administration, the Nigeria Customs Service and traditional leadership.
His educational journey began at Primary School in Kankara, before he proceeded to Government Secondary School Malumfashi, where he was a student in 1974 He subsequently attended the Katsina College of Arts and Science, Zaria 1978, before gaining admission to the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, where he graduated from Political Science department in 1981.
Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara had a distinguished career in the Nigeria Customs Service, rising to the rank of Comptroller of Customs. During his years of service, he headed various units and commands, where he demonstrated leadership, discipline, professionalism, improved revenue generation and commitment to national service.
His wealth of experience in public service has continued to be reflected in his role within the traditional institution. As the District Head of Ketare and Kanwan Katsina, he has brought to the institution years of administrative experience, exposure and leadership, further strengthening his commitment to the peace, unity and development of his people.
His 69th birthday has also provided an opportunity for several organisations and associations with which he has been associated over the years to extend their felicitations and acknowledge his contributions.
Among those who have felicitated with him are members of the Malumfashi Old Boys Association, 1970–1974 Set, his former schoolmates who share a long-standing bond with him; members of the ABU Zaria 1978–1981 Set, reflecting his years at the university; members of the Association of Alumni of the National Institute (AANI), particularly holders of the distinguished mni title; and members of Customs Course 1/1982, his professional colleagues from the Nigeria Customs Service.
Also joining in the goodwill messages are members of the Nigeria Union of Journalist NUJ, Ketare Youth Development Association, KADEYMA, and the Ketare District Development Association (KDDA), among other friends, associates and well-wishers who have continued to appreciate his contributions to society.
At 69, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara represents a unique blend of professional excellence, traditional leadership, institutional experience and community service. From his early education in Kankar and Malumfashi, through his studies at ABU Zaria and NIPSS Kuru, to his distinguished career in the Customs Service and his present responsibilities as Kanwan Katsina and District Head of Ketare, his life reflects decades of service and leadership.
As family, friends, colleagues and well-wishers continue to send their birthday felicitations, they pray that Almighty Allah grants him long life, sound health, wisdom, peace and continued strength, and preserves him to witness many more years in the service of his people and humanity.
May Almighty Allah continue to guide and protect Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, bless his life and leadership, May his remaining years be filled with peace, good health, wisdom, fulfilment and enduring service to Ketare, Kankara, Katsina State and Nigeria.
The Kanwan Katsina and District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, has marked his 69th birthday with an outpouring of goodwill messages and felicitations from family members, friends, professional colleagues, old school associations and community development groups, who described him as a distinguished traditional ruler, accomplished public servant and a man deeply committed to the service of his people.
Born on 1 September 1957 into the respected Nadabo family in Kankara, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara has over the years built a remarkable record of service spanning education, public administration, the Nigeria Customs Service and traditional leadership.
His educational journey began at Primary School in Kankara, before he proceeded to Government Secondary School Malumfashi, where he was a student in 1974 He subsequently attended the Katsina College of Arts and Science, Zaria 1978, before gaining admission to the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, where he graduated from Political Science department in 1981.
Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara had a distinguished career in the Nigeria Customs Service, rising to the rank of Comptroller of Customs. During his years of service, he headed various units and commands, where he demonstrated leadership, discipline, professionalism, improved revenue generation and commitment to national service.
His wealth of experience in public service has continued to be reflected in his role within the traditional institution. As the District Head of Ketare and Kanwan Katsina, he has brought to the institution years of administrative experience, exposure and leadership, further strengthening his commitment to the peace, unity and development of his people.
His 69th birthday has also provided an opportunity for several organisations and associations with which he has been associated over the years to extend their felicitations and acknowledge his contributions.
Among those who have felicitated with him are members of the Malumfashi Old Boys Association, 1970–1974 Set, his former schoolmates who share a long-standing bond with him; members of the ABU Zaria 1978–1981 Set, reflecting his years at the university; members of the Association of Alumni of the National Institute (AANI), particularly holders of the distinguished mni title; and members of Customs Course 1/1982, his professional colleagues from the Nigeria Customs Service.
Also joining in the goodwill messages are members of the Nigeria Union of Journalist NUJ, Ketare Youth Development Association, KADEYMA, and the Ketare District Development Association (KDDA), among other friends, associates and well-wishers who have continued to appreciate his contributions to society.
At 69, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara represents a unique blend of professional excellence, traditional leadership, institutional experience and community service. From his early education in Kankar and Malumfashi, through his studies at ABU Zaria and NIPSS Kuru, to his distinguished career in the Customs Service and his present responsibilities as Kanwan Katsina and District Head of Ketare, his life reflects decades of service and leadership.
As family, friends, colleagues and well-wishers continue to send their birthday felicitations, they pray that Almighty Allah grants him long life, sound health, wisdom, peace and continued strength, and preserves him to witness many more years in the service of his people and humanity.
May Almighty Allah continue to guide and protect Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, bless his life and leadership, May his remaining years be filled with peace, good health, wisdom, fulfilment and enduring service to Ketare, Kankara, Katsina State and Nigeria.
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