By Shafi’u Yahaya
The Dawakin Tofa Academics Forum has honoured 10 distinguished personalities from Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State in recognition of their contributions to the development of the area.
Among those honoured were the Kano State Accountant-General, Hajiya Jamila Magaji Abdullahi; the family of Anas Danmaliki; and Architect Abba Garba Yaro, among other individuals and families recognised for their contributions to the community.
Speaking at the event, Hajiya Jamila Magaji Abdullahi described the occasion as a memorable day, particularly because her late father had been recognised for his contributions to the development of Dawakin Tofa.
She said the recognition was not merely an award but a reminder of the importance of serving one’s community and leaving a positive legacy for future generations.
She also urged people to emulate the contributions of those honoured so that their own efforts would be remembered after their lifetime.
Forum Celebrates Dawakin Tofa’s Legacy
The event highlighted the contributions of prominent individuals from Dawakin Tofa who have served in politics, public administration, healthcare, education and other fields.
Among the personalities mentioned were the late Abdu Dawakin Tofa, who succeeded Governor Abubakar Rimi in the leadership of Kano State in 1982; former Kano State Governor and former All Progressives Congress National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje; Alhaji Alhassan Dawakin Tofa; the late Maikano Rabiu Dawakin Tofa; former Commissioner for Rural Development, Mahmoud Baffa Yola; and former Commissioner Hajiya Aisha Isma’il.
The contributions of medical professionals from the area were also highlighted.
The late Dr Auwalu Gajida was mentioned as one of the senior medical practitioners who served as Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association in Kano State.
The speakers said the achievements of these individuals demonstrated the contributions of Dawakin Tofa indigenes to the development of Kano State in different professional fields.
Danmaliki Announces Financial Support for Honourees’ Families
The Chairman of Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, Hon. Anas Danmaliki, thanked the forum for initiating the recognition programme.
He urged the organisers to document the achievements and contributions of the area’s past leaders and distinguished personalities in a book and distribute copies to primary and secondary schools across the local government.
According to him, documenting their history would help younger generations learn about their contributions and appreciate the importance of community service.
Danmaliki also advised the forum to make the event an annual programme to ensure that the legacies of deserving individuals continued to be recognised.
As part of his support for the initiative, the council chairman reportedly announced a donation of N1 million to each of the 10 families honoured at the event.
Architect Yaro Calls for Responsible Public Communication
Architect Abba Garba Yaro, Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on KNUPDA, also commended the organisers for recognising individuals who had contributed to the development of their community.
He urged Nigerians to avoid spreading statements and messages that do not benefit society, stressing the importance of responsible communication and constructive engagement.
Similarly, Nura Yaro Dawakin Tofa, a lecturer at Northwest University, Kano, said the 10 personalities deserved recognition for their contributions and the lasting impact of their service.
Former Director of Forestry, Alhaji Abdulhamid Isa, also expressed appreciation to the forum for organising the event, noting the importance of remembering and celebrating the contributions of past generations.
The programme underscored the need to preserve the history of Dawakin Tofa, celebrate community service and encourage younger generations to contribute to the development of their area.
