Ado Salisu, Kano
A one day Golf Kitty Tournament was held at Kano Golf Course last weekend, in honor of Kauran Saminaka, Alhaji Umar Adamkolo Umar, on his recent appointment and turbaning by the Emir of Saminaka in Kaduna state, Alhaji Ibrahim Sani.
The competition that was held at Kano Club Course had participation of Golfers from Kano, Dutse and other nearby Golf Clubs. It attracted personalities from within and outside the state who attended the closing ceremony.
Speaking, a Veteran Journalist and Public Affairs Analyst, Malam Nasiru Balarabe Zahradeen, described the turbaning of Alhaji Umar AdamKolo Umar as Kauran Saminaka as well deserved considering his contributions to the development of various communities in Nigeria particularly in the northern parts of the country.
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Nasir Zahradeen opined that that with this development, he was confident Umar AdamKolo will now redouble his efforts in rendering selfless service to the Saminaka community and the peoples of Kano and Borno States.
The former Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, staff explained that with the current situation in some parts of northern state all hands must be on deck to overcome the challenge.
In their separate remarks, a Gusau based Transporter, Alhaji Umar Lawan Gusau and a Kano Businessman, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi Bagwanje, described the turbaning of Alhaji Umar AdamKolo as a well deserved appointment.
Others who spoke at the occasion applauded the Emir of Saminaka for turbaning Alhaji Umar Adamkolo Umar as Kauran Saminaka.
They charged Alhaji Umar to continue to do his best towards promoting and developing the Saminaka Emirate Council and the upliftment of the community and the country in general.
In his speech, the Kauran Saminaka, Alhaji Umar AdamKolo thanked the Emir of Saminaka, Alhaji Ibrahim Sani for giving him the title, assuring that he will do everything possible to remain loyal and committed to the emirate council.
The Kauran Saminaka appreciated all those who contributed in one way or the other to organize the colourful golf competition.
He said that with the continued support from well wishers, friends, and the Kauran Saminaka Emirate Council, he will not disappoint in the discharge of his responsibilities.
Highlights of the event include presentation of prizes and gifts to the winners of various categories of the tournament.
Among the personalities who graced the occasion include for Military Administrator of Jigawa State, Colonel Abba Zakari Maimalari; a one time Chairman of Kano State Council and former National Vice President of Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Comrade Abdulkadir Ahmed Ibrahim, FNGE, (Kwakwatawa); a member of Board of Trustees of Kano Club, Alhaji Iro Yahaya; former Chairman of Kano Pillars Football Club, Alhaji Kabiru Baita among others.