By Cosmas Okereafor
The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Dr Abdullahi Musa has been conferred with the traditional title of Dan Kade of Kontagora Emirate by His Royal Highness, Alhaji Barau Mu’azu II, the Emir of Kontagora, Niger State.The prestigious title recognises Dr Musa’s sustained contributions to the emirate, particularly in youth empowerment, philanthropy, educational advancement and infrastructural improvement.In a press statement signed by the Assistant general manager, Public affairs of the agency, Mr. Stephen Onabe, noted that, the intervention of Dr. Abdullahi Musa in youths empowerment in the Emirate earned him this rear honour by his peoppe.Conferring the title, the Emir said Dr Musa had earned the honour through his enduring commitment to the progress of Kontagora, citing his interventions in youth empowerment, philanthropic initiatives, scholarship awards to indigent students and support for community development initiatives in the emirate.An academic, political scientist, researcher, author and public administrator, Dr Musa has built a career spanning teaching, educational administration, legislative and local-government service, institutional management, public affairs and consumer protection.
His professional experience reflects a combination of scholarship, public-sector leadership and institutional engagement.Meanwhile, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Hon. Abdullahi Idris Garba, has congratulated Dr Musa on the honour, describing it as “a fitting recognition of his integrity, humility and commitment to the progress of Kontagora Emirate.”Garba, who noted that he had personally witnessed Dr Musa’s dedication to the emirate, described him as a worthy ambassador of his people. He expressed confidence in his capacity to uphold the responsibilities associated with the title and prayed for divine guidance throughout his reign. In his response, Dr Musa expressed profound appreciation to the Emir for considering him worthy of the traditional honour. He described the conferment as both a privilege and a call to greater responsibility, even as he reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives that expand educational opportunities, empower young people and improve the wellbeing of residents, noting that the honour had strengthened his resolve to contribute even more to the prosperity of his people.
