The Kanwan Katsina and District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara has marked his 69th birthday with goodwill messages and felicitations pouring in from various bodies, including family members, friends, professional colleagues, school old boys and communities.
They described him as a distinguished traditional ruler, accomplished public servant and a man deeply committed to the service of his people
Born on 1st September 1957 into the respected Nadabo family in Kankara, Alhaji Usman Bello has over years, earned a remarkable record of service spanning education, public administration in the Customs Service and traditional leadership..
His educational journey began at Kankara Primary School before proceeding to Government Secondary School Malumfashi. While as a student in 1964, he subsequently attended Katsina College of Arts and Science in 1978 before gaining admission to the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University Zaria where he graduated from the Dept of Political Science in 1981.
Alhaji Usman Bello had a distinguished career in the Nigeria Customs Service rising to the rank of Comptroller of Customs.
During his years of service, Bello headed various units and commands where he demonstrated 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 his experience and exposure as well as leadership to further strengthening his commitment to the peace, unity and development of his people.
His 69 birthday has also provided opportunity for association’s and organisations which he had been associated with over the years, to extend their felicitations and acknowledge his contributions to the society.
Among them are, his professional colleagues from the Customs Service,, members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Alumni of the Ahmadu Bello University, National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, holders of the distinguished title of mni, Ketare Youth Development Association, Kanwan United Football Club and Malumfashi Old Boys Association1970-1974 set.
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.
