The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has assured media assistants to the 44 local government chairmen in the state of the Ministry’s commitment to organise capacity-building training aimed at enhancing their professional skills and improving productivity.
This was conveyed in a statement signed by Ibrahim Abdullahi, Deputy Director, Information, Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs.
Comrade Waiya gave the assurance when he received members of the forum of media aides to the local government chairmen, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office on Tuesday.
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He explained that the Ministry remains the central hub of information dissemination in the state, and as such, is committed to ensuring effective communication between the government and the public.
The Commissioner further disclosed that the state government will soon convene a joint capacity-building workshop for members of the forum and local government information officers. The initiative, he said, is designed to bridge communication gaps, foster unity, and equip participants with the requisite skills to carry out their assignments professionally, efficiently, and effectively.
While calling for synergy between the aides and information officers, Comrade Waiya noted that although media aides primarily engage the public through social media platforms, information officers are responsible for subjecting reports to proper scrutiny before publication.
Earlier, the Chairman of the forum, Abubakar Haruna, commended the Kano State Government for the developmental projects being implemented across the state. He explained that the association had already introduced itself to the local government chairmen and was now seeking formal recognition from the state governor.
Haruna also appealed for training opportunities, provision of working tools, and professional guidance from the Ministry to enable members to discharge their responsibilities more effectively.