By Isuwa Ishaku

Have you been suffering from stage fright during public outing and  of command of English language? Within a week, all these setbacks will be a history if you avail yourself to Konngol SilverTongue Institute of  media language and training institute which is the only institute in the North-Eastern sub-region.The institute has been producing public speakers and event managers.

A lot of media practitioners, engineers, economics and other professionals who went to improve their communication skills and learn event management can now stand before a large audience because they have gotten the rudiments  in the art of public speaking, authority over languages as well as event management.

The 6th Graduation  Ceremony of class 2018 “A” was held last week Saturday at the institute's premises where graduands displayed public speaking skills they acquired before the admiration of the audience.

The Scope Deputy News Editor, Zubairu Iya Abubakar was one of the graduands of class of 2018 “A” and his remark at the occasion was one of the best presentation.

Chairman of the occasion, Adamawa state Director National Orientation Agency (NOA), Engr. Ahmad Sudi Abba said that Konngol Silver Tongue is one of its kind in this part of the country going by its commitment of producing orators, event management as well as the ability for one to express himself anywhere.

He said that the Agency in the state is proud to associate itself with the institute. He commended the founder and his team for giving back to the society what they have gotten.

In his remark, the District Head of Yola, Alh. Mohammed Ahmed Mustapha stated that he was honoured to have such a classic institute in his domain, called on Yola residents to take advantage of the proximity of the institute and enroll so as to improve their speaking skills.

The Royal Father charged the gathering to position God first in whatever they do and called on the graduands to utilize the knowledge they have learnt in their respective fields.

In his message, the Adamawa State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Comrade Ahmad Sajoh commended the founder for a job well done, adding that Konngol Silvertongue will go a long way in improving information manager in the art of public speaking.

Represented by the Director Information in the Ministry, Sa'ad Binkola, the commissioner congratulated the graduands for successful graduation and urged them to put what they have learnt into practice.

Also speaking at the occasion, the proprietress of ABTI Academy, Madam Ladi Atiku Abubakar said that it is time for voices to be heard, adding that this could   only be possible if people are groomed in the art of public speaking.

According to her, being the only institute in the North East sub-region and with such mission and vision, Konngol Silver Tongue is going places base on the testimonies she heard at the occasion from the graduands.

In his goodwill message, the General Manager Adamawa Press Limited (APC), publishers of The Scope Newspaper, Mallam Jouro Saleh Buba thanked the  founder of the institute for given a slot to the company in every class session, adding that the facilities are enough to improve the standard of people in their fields and professions; especially the media practitioners.

He said that all the reporters in The Scope Newspaper that attended Konngol Silver Tongue have been doing well over the others, and called on practicing journalists, information officers and members of other professions to enroll in the institute to enable them equipped in communication skills.

In his remark, the Academic Director, Yusuf Muhammad pointed that the gradunads should not be carried away by their achievements at Konngol Silver Tongue, but should try to utilize what they have been taught to the outside world.

According to him, expression in both oral and written are the basic needs in everyone, hence the need for Konngol Silver Tongue to be commitment in improving humanity in the area of public speaking and event management.

In his speech, Vice President, Public Affairs, American University of Nigeria (AUN), and founder Konngol Silver Tongue, Prof. Abubakar Abba Tahir revealed that many packages are underway for those that are in search of self-development and courage.

He stated that, “this class has one of the outstanding records. Aside from programme management, plans have been concluded to start the Basic English grammar course in April. It's open to everyone interested in either perfecting their skills or filling their provisions gaps in the English language”.

In testifying their stories among the graduands, Zainab Sa'ad Abubakar described Prof. Tahir as an epitome of knowledge, as she can now moderate her speech and not and how. Aminu Julde Gurumpawo said that he now knows the 3Ps in public speaking which are preparation, practice and presentation.

While Sa'adatu Murtala stated that Konngol has polished her speech, writing and communication skills, Na'omi Simon projected women in good light where she said that opportunity should also be given to women in nation building.

Other graduands that gave touching testimonies include; Aminu Jika, Fatima Misa, Hamza Audi, Moses Abidon and Salihu Adamu Usman while Tom Garba and Umayya Abubakar Njidda mastered the ceremony.