By Jonathan Lois
The Kano Concerned Citizens Movement (KCCM), a non-partisan group of intellectuals and professionals committed to good governance and social development, has conferred its prestigious Leadership Excellence Award on Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulkarim Zaura, popularly known as AA Zaura.
AA Zaura, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the President, of AA Zaura Foundation International, and the APC’s 2023 Senatorial Candidate for Kano Central, was recognized for his exceptional contributions to youth and women development in Kano State.
Presenting the award at a brief ceremony held in Abuja, the leader of KCCM, Professor Garba Shehu, commended Zaura’s consistent commitment to humanitarian causes through his foundation, the AA Zaura Foundation International.
“We conducted an extensive search and received several nominations from across Kano. After a rigorous selection process by our board and members, you emerged the winner among several other notable personalities,” Prof. Shehu stated.
“We present this award to you in recognition of your integrity, leadership excellence, and impactful work in championing humanitarian interventions, particularly in the development and empowerment of youths and women,” he added.
In his response, Alhaji AA Zaura expressed deep appreciation to the group for recognizing his efforts.
“This award is very beautiful, but the reason for it is even more exciting,” Zaura said. “I thank Almighty Allah for the opportunity to continue to contribute to the development of Kano State through our numerous socio-economic impact projects. Recognitions like this from respected elders and intellectual leaders such as the Kano Concerned Citizens Movement are a great encouragement to me and my team.”
AA Zaura prayed for “Almighty Allah to continue to keep Kano in peace and sustainable development and also fulfil His purpose in Kano State. Amin.”
This award adds another feather to the cap of the APC stalwart, who has been receiving a stream of accolades from notable organizations in recent times for his unwavering dedication to social development, philanthropy, and community empowerment in Kano State.
The event was attended by community leaders, youth representatives, and members of the civil society who lauded the initiative and hailed Zaura’s ongoing impact in the region.
