Hon. Hamma Adama Ali Kumo, the Deputy National Financial Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), has extended warm congratulations to Senator (Dr.) Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru (SRJ) on his conferment as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM).Hon. Kumo, a seasoned politician and administrator, commended Senator Basiru for his outstanding contributions to human capital development and his principled approach to leadership. He described the recognition as a well-deserved honor for a man whose career has been marked by scholarship, integrity, and service to the nation.In his message, Hon. Kumo emphasized that Senator Basiru’s conferment as a CIPM Fellow reflects not only his intellectual depth but also his enduring commitment to nurturing talent and promoting professional excellence. He noted that the senator’s dedication to personnel management and governance has set a standard worthy of emulation.As APC’s Deputy National Financial Secretary, Hon. Kumo himself is deeply engaged in strengthening accountability and transparency within the ruling party. His role as Chairman of the ITF Board of Trustees further underscores his commitment to building Nigeria’s workforce through skills acquisition and institutional reforms. Against this backdrop, his tribute to Senator Basiru carries the weight of one leader recognizing another for their shared devotion to national progress.Hon. Kumo’s celebration of Senator Basiru’s achievement highlights the importance of collaboration between political leadership and professional institutions. It reflects a broader vision of governance where leaders not only serve in public office but also champion intellectual and professional standards that strengthen society.Associates and observers have described Hon. Kumo’s message as a testament to the camaraderie and respect that exists among Nigeria’s political and professional elite. His words reinforce the idea that recognition of excellence is not only about honoring individual achievement but also about inspiring others to pursue integrity, service, and innovation in their own fields.With this conferment, Senator Basiru joins the ranks of distinguished professionals whose work has shaped Nigeria’s personnel management landscape. Hon. Kumo’s tribute ensures that the honor is celebrated not just as a personal milestone but as a collective achievement for leaders committed to building a stronger, more capable nation.












