The Kanwan Katsina and District Head of Ketare in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, has clocked 25 years on the throne of his forefathers as Kanwan Katsina the Third, marking his Silver Jubilee Celebrations.
Turbaned on November 4, 2000, by the late Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Muhammadu Kabir Usman, following the death of his father, Alhaji Bello Nadabo, the Second Kanwan Katsina, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, a retired Comptroller of Customs, has remained a symbol of visionary and progressive traditional leadership.
Over the past twenty-five years, the monarch has championed development across education, healthcare, agriculture, and youth empowerment. Notably, he spearheaded the establishment of primary and community secondary schools, organized computer training for hundreds of youths, and supported health and agricultural programmes in partnership with government and development agencies.
He has also played a key role in promoting peace, security, and social welfare in the district, working closely with government authorities and traditional institutions.
The Kanwan Katsina attributed his achievements to the support of successive Katsina State Governments, including those of late Umaru Musa Yar’adua, Ibrahim Shema, Aminu Bello Masari, and the incumbent Governor Dikko Umar Radda.
He expressed gratitude to the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Dr. Abdulmumini Kabir Usman and his council members for guidance and leadership support.
Traditional rulers also thank his village and wards heads, friends and Families and the good people of Ketare for their loyalty and support over these 25 years on the throne of Ketare District.
A recipient of several awards, including the prestigious mni from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, the Kanwan Katsina reaffirmed his commitment to continue providing quality leadership and to uphold the legacy of his forefathers and continue to support government policies and programmes at all times for the betterment of his subject.
