Kano to expand ARTV with two specialised television channels

The Kano State Government has announced plans to establish two additional television channels under the state-owned Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV), focusing on religious education, cultural preservation and the promotion of the state’s historical heritage.

The newly appointed Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Malam Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, disclosed this on Monday shortly after officially assuming duty at his office.

According to the Commissioner, the proposed channels will focus on two major areas: religious affairs, and culture and history.

He explained that the first channel would be dedicated to religious programming, providing educational content on religious teachings, worship practices and other related matters.

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The second channel, he said, would focus on culture and history, particularly the preservation and promotion of Kano’s rich cultural heritage, traditional values and historical institutions.

Bature noted that the cultural channel would also give special attention to the traditional emirate system, which remains an important part of Kano’s historical and cultural identity.

He said the initiative forms part of the state government’s efforts to strengthen public information dissemination and expand the operations of government-owned media organisations.

The Commissioner also pledged to revitalise other state-owned media organisations to improve their operational capacity, professional standards and effectiveness in keeping residents informed about government activities and public affairs.

He assured media practitioners and other stakeholders of his commitment to building a stronger working relationship with journalists and media organisations.

Bature emphasised the importance of effective communication between the government and the people, describing the media as an important partner in promoting public awareness and keeping citizens informed.