By Sani Shu'aibu, Kano
The Nigerian Union of Journalists, Kano Correspondent Chapel says it will honor some individuals for their outstanding towards national development and the confidence they have in the Nigerian media.
Among the prominent Nigerians to be honored by the are Kano Deputy Governor Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Malam Kashifu Inuwa to mention a few.
In a letter signed and made available to journalists in Kano by the Chapel's Secretary Mustapha Hodi said that, during the event which would take place on November 28th at Bristol Palace Hotel Kano, the State Police Commissioner, Habu Sani, Kano Commissioner of Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, Chairman of Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-corruption Commission, Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, Honourable Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, former Speaker, Kano House of Assembly and serving member representing Rano,Bunkure/Kibiya Federal Constituency and Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar Mai fata, Chairman of Umza Rice limited make the list of the personalities to be honored.
Aftera painstaking deliberation by the leadership of the Chapel and the award screening Committee, we decided to honour these distinguished and important personalities for their contribution to national development, commitment in their various fields of endeavours, upliftment of the welfare of the common man; and as well, their disposition to the development of the Nigerian media," the statement added.
According to the statement, the awardees were carefully selected after passing through certain standards set out by the Award Committee. This event is the second of its kind and is aimed at appreciating notable Nigerians.”
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