The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has honored 35 distinguished indigenes of the state who have made outstanding contributions in their various fields in the country.
Among the honorees were recently promoted generals in the military, senior police and paramilitary officers, and federal permanent secretaries of Kano origin, whose leadership and dedication have significantly impacted national security and governance.
Those honoured include Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff; Prof. Shehu Galadanci, murshid of the National Mosque, Abuja and a renowned academic; Dr. Nasiru Gwarzo, permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, an esteemed medical professional.
Others recognized for their unwavering commitment to national defense were Major General M.S. Ahmed, Major General Sani Ibrahim, and Air Vice Marshal M. Yusuf.
From the academia and other professional fields are Prof. Umma Abdullahi, the first female professor of mechanical engineering; Dr. Hadiza Galadanci, a renowned professor of obstetrics and gynecology; and Prof. Nazifi Abdullahi Darma, a distinguished academic at the ECOWAS Commission.
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Also honored were Commissioner of Police, Hauwa Ibrahim, one of Nigeria’s highest-ranking female police officers and the first indigenous female commissioner of police from the North West geopolitical zone, as well as Mustapha Shehu, president of the World Engineering Forum and a highly respected figure in the engineering profession.
Speaking during the occasion at the weekend, Gov. Yusuf described the event as “a night of pride, inspiration, and recognition,” celebrating the brilliance and achievements of Kano’s finest individuals and a celebration of the state’s enduring legacy of excellence.
He highlighted the honorees’ dedication, resilience, and service, stressing that their achievements serve as an inspiration for future generations.
Earlier, Chairman of the organizing committee and Special Adviser to the governor on National and International Relations, Muhammad Jamu, highlighted that the award ceremony would be institutionalized as an annual event to serve as a platform for unity, sustainable development, and economic prosperity.
