NAMA Director Abdullahi Musa Bags Dan Kade Title in Kontagora Emirate
Oru Leonard
The traditional honour recognises his contributions to youth empowerment, education, philanthropy and community development.
The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Dr Abdullahi Musa, has been conferred with the prestigious traditional title of Dan Kade of Kontagora Emirate in Niger State.
The title was bestowed on him by the Emir of Kontagora, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Barau Mu’azu II, in recognition of his sustained contributions to the development of the emirate, particularly in youth empowerment, educational advancement, philanthropy and infrastructure improvement.
Speaking during the conferment, the Emir commended Dr Musa for his enduring commitment to the progress and prosperity of Kontagora Emirate.
He highlighted the NAMA director’s interventions in youth empowerment, philanthropic activities, scholarship awards to indigent students and support for community development initiatives, describing them as worthy contributions to the wellbeing of the people.
Dr Musa is an academic, political scientist, researcher, author and public administrator whose professional career spans teaching, educational administration, legislative and local government service, institutional management, public affairs and consumer protection.
His career reflects a blend of academic excellence, public-sector leadership and commitment to institutional development.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Hon. Abdullahi Idris Garba, has congratulated Dr Musa on the recognition, describing the traditional honour as a fitting acknowledgement of his character and service to his community.
Garba, who said he had personally witnessed Dr Musa’s dedication to the emirate, described him as a worthy ambassador of his people.
He expressed confidence in Dr Musa’s ability to uphold the responsibilities associated with the title and prayed for divine guidance as he assumes the traditional honour.
In his response, Dr Musa expressed profound gratitude to the Emir for finding him worthy of the recognition.
He described the conferment as both a privilege and a call to greater responsibility, reaffirming his commitment to initiatives that expand educational opportunities, empower young people and improve the living conditions of residents.
According to him, the honour has further strengthened his resolve to contribute to the development and prosperity of Kontagora Emirate.
(Steven Onabe)
