By Gambo Abubakar Kaduna
The former president federal republic of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida described the philosophy of the Late General Hassan Usamana Katsina, as an impetus to galvanize the current leaders for action, to reverse the challenges that is militating against the overall socio-economic development of Northern Nigeria.
President Babangida made the statement during the Late Hassan Usman Katsina second memorial conference, organised by New Vision Development Initiative (NEVDI), held at state house Kawo in Kaduna.
The former Nigerian military President, represented by the former Niger state military administrator, Colonel Lawal M Gwadabe, however descibed Late General Hassan Usman Katsina as an embodiment of great humility, he was second to none in his humble and endearing carriage in his private life. In the service of Nigeria,
General Hassan was just, humane, temperate and very sincere. As our Chief of Army Staff he was dignified, and commanding. His example was an edifying testament to all of us whom he mentored. The effects of that mentorship is the lasting example that is still with us today. We cherish and remember him always.
“General Hassan was condescending to his equals, and very kind to his inferiors and very affectionate to the generality of Nigerians.’
“his life was humble, correct and with an undisturbed serenity. This is the man that Nigeria has lost 30 years ago, such is the man that we are commemorating today. May the Almighty Allah continue to rest his soul in Aljannah Firdausi.”
in his addressed, the Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development Research and Training, Professor Abubakar Mohammed Siddique echoed Babangida’s call for moral renewal among northern leaders.
Siddique condemned the insecurity in the North today that has destroyed economic and social activities, urging Northern Leaders to come together in rescuing the region.
He praised General Hassan Katsina as a model of detribalized, disciplined leadership and also administrative acumen and sagacity.
For his vote of thanks, The Chairman Board of Trustees, New Vision Development Initiatives (NEVDI) Colonel Lawal Gwadabe, appreciate the present of Professor Ango Abdullahi, the Keynote Speaker an Elder Statesman. My leader and chairman of the Northern Elders Forum, always straight as an arrow and speaking truth to power.
“The distinguished guest speaker an irreplaceable Academic Prof. Saddique Abubakar Mohammed, we thank you for your valuable insight and enriching our understanding of heroes in today’s world and the challenges the North is facing and our country in general”.
Thanked all distinguished invited, your presence and active engagement in this conference turned it into a vibrant gathering of like minded, Let carry the spirit of the conference inspired by the sacrifices of the Late northern governor, I wish you all a safe journey to your various destinations, we pray that God will reward you abundantly.
