Monarch Urges Civil Servants, Others to Embrace Lifelong Learning, Continuous Education Irrespective of Age
The Kanwan Katsina And District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, has called on civil servants, youths and journalists to embrace lifelong learning and continuously pursue educational advancement, irrespective of age or retirement from active service.
the Kanwan Katsina made the call while congratulating Dr. Abdullahi Aliyu Yar’adua on his retirement as a Director from the Katsina State Civil Service after 35 years of meritorious service and the successful attainment of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in English Literature from Al-Qalam University, Katsina.
The Monarch who was a royal Father during the reception organised in honour of the celebrant by the Committee of Friends of Dr. Abdullahi Aliyu Yar’adua described the celebrant’s academic accomplishment as an inspiring example of determination, self-development and commitment to the pursuit of knowledge.
He observed that Dr. Yar’adua’s decision to further his education and attain a doctoral degree after the age of 60 demonstrates that age should never constitute a barrier to learning, personal development or the pursuit of one’s aspirations.
Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara mni therefore urged serving and retired civil servants to take advantage of educational opportunities to improve their knowledge, professional competence and career prospects, stressing that continuous learning remains essential for effective service delivery and personal growth.
He equally encouraged young people not to relent in their pursuit of academic excellence, while advising members of the public to cultivate the habit of acquiring knowledge throughout their lifetime.
According to him, retirement from active public service should not mark the end of personal development or meaningful contributions to society. Rather, it should provide an opportunity for individuals to explore new areas of knowledge, share their professional experiences and contribute to the development of younger generations.
The Kanwan Katsina further urged Al-Qalam University, Katsina, to consider engaging Dr. Yar’adua as a lecturer, noting that his 35 years of public service experience, combined with his academic qualifications, would be valuable in mentoring students and contributing to the development of the institution.
He described Dr. Yar’adua as a dedicated and selfless individual whose commitment to public service and passion for knowledge deserved recognition and emulation.
In his goodwill message, the Chairman of the occasion, The Wazirin Katsina the Fifth and Also wazirin ilimin Kasar Hausa Professor Sani Abubakar Lugga, congratulated the celebrant on his successful retirement and attainment of the PhD degree and charged him to remain honest and committed to giving back to society, emphasising that knowledge becomes more meaningful when it is shared for the benefit of humanity.
The occasion attracted prominent personalities, including the Waizirin Katsina, the fifth; former Head of Service of Katsina State, Idris Tune; former Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa; the Durbin Katsina District Head Mani, the Dan Madamin Katsina District Head of Daddara, member representing Katsina Local Government Area in the State House of Assembly Honorable Aliyu Albaba, serving and retired Permanent Secretaries; civil servants, members of the media, friends and family members of the celebrant.
Highlights of the event included the reading of the celebrant’s citation and the presentation of an Award of Honour by the Committee of Friends in recognition of his distinguished career and academic accomplishment.
The Kanwan Katsina wished Dr. Abdullahi Aliyu Yar’adua continued success, good health and greater opportunities to utilise his wealth of experience and newly acquired knowledge for the advancement of Katsina State and humanity.
the Kanwan Katsina made the call while congratulating Dr. Abdullahi Aliyu Yar’adua on his retirement as a Director from the Katsina State Civil Service after 35 years of meritorious service and the successful attainment of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in English Literature from Al-Qalam University, Katsina.
The Monarch who was a royal Father during the reception organised in honour of the celebrant by the Committee of Friends of Dr. Abdullahi Aliyu Yar’adua described the celebrant’s academic accomplishment as an inspiring example of determination, self-development and commitment to the pursuit of knowledge.
He observed that Dr. Yar’adua’s decision to further his education and attain a doctoral degree after the age of 60 demonstrates that age should never constitute a barrier to learning, personal development or the pursuit of one’s aspirations.
Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara mni therefore urged serving and retired civil servants to take advantage of educational opportunities to improve their knowledge, professional competence and career prospects, stressing that continuous learning remains essential for effective service delivery and personal growth.
He equally encouraged young people not to relent in their pursuit of academic excellence, while advising members of the public to cultivate the habit of acquiring knowledge throughout their lifetime.
According to him, retirement from active public service should not mark the end of personal development or meaningful contributions to society. Rather, it should provide an opportunity for individuals to explore new areas of knowledge, share their professional experiences and contribute to the development of younger generations.
The Kanwan Katsina further urged Al-Qalam University, Katsina, to consider engaging Dr. Yar’adua as a lecturer, noting that his 35 years of public service experience, combined with his academic qualifications, would be valuable in mentoring students and contributing to the development of the institution.
He described Dr. Yar’adua as a dedicated and selfless individual whose commitment to public service and passion for knowledge deserved recognition and emulation.
In his goodwill message, the Chairman of the occasion, The Wazirin Katsina the Fifth and Also wazirin ilimin Kasar Hausa Professor Sani Abubakar Lugga, congratulated the celebrant on his successful retirement and attainment of the PhD degree and charged him to remain honest and committed to giving back to society, emphasising that knowledge becomes more meaningful when it is shared for the benefit of humanity.
The occasion attracted prominent personalities, including the Waizirin Katsina, the fifth; former Head of Service of Katsina State, Idris Tune; former Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Mustapha Inuwa; the Durbin Katsina District Head Mani, the Dan Madamin Katsina District Head of Daddara, member representing Katsina Local Government Area in the State House of Assembly Honorable Aliyu Albaba, serving and retired Permanent Secretaries; civil servants, members of the media, friends and family members of the celebrant.
Highlights of the event included the reading of the celebrant’s citation and the presentation of an Award of Honour by the Committee of Friends in recognition of his distinguished career and academic accomplishment.
The Kanwan Katsina wished Dr. Abdullahi Aliyu Yar’adua continued success, good health and greater opportunities to utilise his wealth of experience and newly acquired knowledge for the advancement of Katsina State and humanity.
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