KASSOSA presidency: National Secretary General Kabir Dalha declares ambition

Alhaji Kabir Dalha Kabir, the National Secretary General of the Kano Science Schools Old Students Association (KASSOSA), has declared his ambition to become the next National President of the association, citing his years of student activism, union leadership and administrative experience as key qualifications for the position.Kabir, popularly known as KDK, is seeking to lead the association in its forthcoming national election scheduled for November 14, 2026, with a promise to strengthen unity, promote members’ welfare and expand support for students and graduates of science schools across Kano and Jigawa states.

Speaking about his journey and motivation for the contest, Kabir described leadership and activism as part of his personal identity, noting that his involvement in student struggles dates back to his school days.

“Struggle runs in my blood,” he said, recalling his early involvement in student activities and subsequent leadership positions at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), where he served as President of the Kano State Students Association.

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He also served in the university’s Students’ Union Government, further strengthening his experience in student representation and organisational leadership.

At Kano State Polytechnic, where he works, Kabir served as the General Secretary and Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Kano State Polytechnic chapter, holding the two positions at different times.

He currently serves as KASSOSA’s National Secretary General, a position he believes has given him valuable insight into the association’s administration, operations and challenges.

According to him, his experience in the national secretariat has also provided opportunities to represent the association’s president at official engagements and participate in important administrative decisions.

Kabir said his working relationship with successive national executives, members of the Board of Trustees and other stakeholders had been guided by mutual respect, consultation and a shared commitment to the association.

He described himself as a stabilising force within the national leadership, noting that disagreements were often resolved through dialogue and a collective understanding of the association’s interests.

Beyond leadership and administration, the KASSOSA presidential hopeful identified members’ welfare as a major priority, stressing that the association should serve as a platform for mutual assistance, educational support and career development.

He said KASSOSA must do more to connect graduates seeking employment with opportunities, support members pursuing further education and assist current students through scholarship initiatives and other intervention programmes.

Kabir also called for stronger collaboration among the association’s various class chapters and a more coordinated approach to supporting the schools from which members graduated.

He expressed pride in the contributions of KASSOSA chapters, particularly their interventions in their respective schools, saying the association could achieve more through stronger national coordination and collective commitment.

Meanwhile, members of the KASSOSA Class 90 chapter, Dawakin Tofa, have publicly endorsed his candidacy, describing him as a dependable leader, unifier and problem-solver who consistently places the interests of others before his own.

In a message supporting his ambition, the chapter described KDK as a visionary and approachable personality who listens to members, resolves disagreements and remains committed to helping others.

The chapter also highlighted his leadership record at Bayero University and Kano State Polytechnic, as well as his current position as National Secretary General, arguing that his experience makes him a credible candidate for the association’s top office.

For Kabir, however, the presidential contest goes beyond occupying a position. He said his ambition was driven by the need to bring members closer, strengthen solidarity and build an association capable of delivering more meaningful benefits to its members and the schools they represent.

He urged members to prioritise unity, sacrifice and commitment, expressing confidence that collective effort would move KASSOSA forward.

He concluded with prayers for the success of the association, Kano State, Nigeria and the wider community.