The Katsina State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, on Sunday prayed for the return of peace in the state and the country.

Their prayers are coming as they celebrate their patron, Kanwan Katsina, District Head of Katere in Kankara Local Government Area of the State, HRH Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara.

“We once again pray for the return of peace in Kankara Local Government Area and the country in general,” a statement signed by the chairperson of the association, Hannatu Mohammed, and secretary, Faith Awa Maji, read.

They believed that the monarch’s purposeful leadership has undoubtedly attracted developmental projects in and around Ketare District communities.

“Your purposeful leadership and steadfastness as a monarch has no doubt attracted developmental projects in and around communities of Ketare district.

“NAWOJ has it on record that your 23 years on the throne have been distinctive with lots of achievements, especially in the areas of youth and women empowerment, educational development, water supply, health, and roads, among others.

“We wish you, our patron, the Kanwan Katsina, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, good health, Allah’s guidance and blessing to continue to bring more development to Ketare District, Kankara Local Government Area and Katsina State as a whole.”