Comrade (Dr.) Kabir Garba Tsanni, Former National President of RATTAWU, to Receive Distinguished Leadership & Trade Union Excellence Award at Clevenard Media Award 2025

Clevenard International proudly announces that Comrade (Dr.) Kabir Garba Tsanni, Former National President of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), will be honored with the Distinguished Leadership & Trade Union Excellence Award at the prestigious Clevenard Media Award 2025, taking place on Saturday, 6th December 2025, in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria.

A Life of Vision and Determination

Born on 27th August 1968 in Tsanni, Batagarawa Local Government Area of Katsina State, Comrade Tsanni represents a rare breed of leaders whose lives embody resilience, service, and transformation. From his humble beginnings in Katsina, he displayed a passion for education, completing his primary studies at Tsanni Primary School (1976–1982) and later attending Batagarawa Government Day Secondary School (1982–1988). His pursuit of knowledge took him further to Katsina State Polytechnic (1988–1990), where he studied Law, before advancing to Maryam Abacha University, Republic of Niger, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s Degree in International Relations.

Career and Unionism Journey

Comrade Tsanni began his career at the Katsina State History and Culture Bureau in 1991. His character, discipline, and results-driven mindset quickly distinguished him as an innovator and change-maker. His involvement in trade unionism began at the grassroots level, where he served as Chapter Financial Secretary (1991–1994). Over the years, he steadily rose through the ranks:

• Financial Secretary, RATTAWU Katsina State Council (1994–1997)
• Chairman, Katsina State Council of RATTAWU (1999–2004)
• National Ex-Officio (2008–2012)
• Vice President, North-West Zone (2012–2016)
• National President, RATTAWU (2016–2025)

His emergence as National President marked a new dawn in RATTAWU’s history.

Achievements as RATTAWU National President

During his leadership, Comrade Tsanni implemented transformative initiatives that redefined the union nationally and globally:

• Infrastructure Development: Expanded and modernized RATTAWU’s National Secretariat.
• Welfare Advancement: Improved welfare schemes and working conditions for members across Nigeria.
• Global Partnerships: Strengthened ties with UNIMEI and UNI-Africa, global umbrella organizations uniting workers in media, arts, and culture across more than 80 countries.
• Institutional Legacy: Organized RATTAWU’s most successful Quadrennial National Delegates Conference (July 2025), ensuring a smooth and democratic transition of leadership to his successor, Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu.

His leadership style has been described as visionary, inclusive, and results-oriented, making him a model of what trade union leadership should represent in Nigeria and Africa.

Recognition at Clevenard Media Award 2025

In recognition of his tireless service, monumental achievements, and global impact in trade unionism, Comrade (Dr.) Kabir Garba Tsanni will be presented with the Distinguished Leadership & Trade Union Excellence Award at the Clevenard Media Award 2025. This honor celebrates his courage, dedication to workers’ welfare, and his role in positioning RATTAWU as a beacon of progress and international collaboration.

Event Details

Venue: Mariam Babangida Leisure Park & Film Village, The Bistro Event Center, Awai Road, beside Denis Osadebe University, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria

• Date: Saturday, 6th December 2025
• Event: Clevenard Media Award 2025
• Theme: Celebrating African Excellence and Impact

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