By Ibrahim Muhammad Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has been honoured with a Human Capital Development Excellence Award by the Ni...
By Ibrahim Muhammad
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has been honoured with a Human Capital Development Excellence Award by the Nigerian Association Tyne and Wear in North East England for his contributions to education and human development in Nigeria.
The award was presented on Saturday at the association’s annual award night in Newcastle, attended by members of the Nigerian diaspora, community leaders, and professionals across the UK.
According to a statement by Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, Spokesperson for the Kwankwasiyya Movement, organisers cited Kwankwaso’s record in public service, including investments in education, youth empowerment, and institutional development during his tenure as governor of Kano State and in other national roles.
Kwankwaso is credited with policies that expanded access to education, such as establishing universities and tertiary institutions, and scholarship programmes that have produced hundreds of PhD holders and thousands of graduates.
Dr. Hamisu Muhammad, Global Coordinator of the Kwankwasiyya Diaspora, received the award on Kwankwaso’s behalf. In a message, Kwankwaso thanked the organisers and reaffirmed his commitment to national development.
“I remain committed to giving my best to the development of Nigeria,” he said. “The only way to achieve lasting development is through human capital development.” He added that the presence of scholarship beneficiaries at the event reflects the lasting impact of such investments.
Dr. Muhammad said his nomination to represent Kwankwaso shows the former governor’s belief in empowering young people and his confidence in the next generation.
The event highlighted growing recognition of Kwankwaso’s contributions among Nigerians in the diaspora and his continued influence on conversations around education, leadership, and development.
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