By Faith Anisiobi, The Sight News
Dr Abdullahi Musa, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), has been conferred with the traditional title of Dan Kade of Kontagora Emirate in Niger State.
The title was conferred on him by the Emir of Kontagora, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Barau Mu’azu II, in recognition of his contributions to youth empowerment, philanthropy, education and community development.
The Emir said Musa deserved the honour because of his sustained commitment to the progress of the emirate, highlighting his scholarship awards to indigent students, youth empowerment initiatives, philanthropic activities and support for infrastructural development.
Musa, an academic, political scientist, researcher, author and public administrator, has served in various capacities spanning teaching, educational administration, legislative and local government service, institutional management and public affairs.
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Hon. Abdullahi Idris Garba, congratulated Musa on the conferment, describing it as a fitting recognition of his integrity, humility and commitment to the development of Kontagora Emirate.
Garba, who said he had personally witnessed Musa’s dedication to his people, described him as a worthy ambassador of the emirate. He expressed confidence in his ability to uphold the responsibilities of the traditional title and prayed for divine guidance.
In his response, Musa thanked the Emir for the honour, describing it as both a privilege and a call to greater responsibility.
He reaffirmed his commitment to initiatives that expand educational opportunities, empower young people and improve residents’ welfare, adding that the recognition had strengthened his resolve to contribute further to the prosperity of Kontagora Emirate.
