The Kano State Government has commenced a four-day capacity-building workshop for 132 Senior Special Reporters (SSRs) and Special Reporters (SRs) to improve the quality of information dissemination across the state.
Declaring the workshop open, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by the Head of Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, described the initiative as a “call to service” and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparent and impactful communication. He emphasized the role of informed citizens and well-trained reporters in a vibrant democracy.
The Governor commended the Ministry of Information and the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ) for organizing the training and urged participants to upgrade their storytelling skills, ethical standards, and technical competence to build public trust.
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Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, explained that the training is part of a broader state strategy to professionalize communication and improve government narratives. He noted that while SSRs and SRs are not official spokespersons, their widespread presence across MDAs and digital platforms positions them to effectively project government activities.
Waiya revealed that this marks the sixth such training since January 2025, with a total investment of N116,205,800. The 132 participants 71 SSRs and 61 SRs, were carefully selected for their key roles in the state’s communication structure. He also praised Governor Yusuf for his continued support and commitment to strategic communication.
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In his welcome remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Adamu Bala Muhammad, highlighted the training’s importance in equipping reporters to deliver accurate, people-centered content reflecting both government achievements and challenges. He praised the Commissioner’s visionary leadership in repositioning the state’s information structure.
The workshop, themed “Updating Basic Mass Communication Skills for Enhanced Government Communication,” is facilitated by experts from the Faculty of Communication, Bayero University Kano, and organized in collaboration with the IIJ. It is expected to significantly boost the effectiveness of government-affiliated reporters in engaging the public.
