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Kano Govt Reaffirms Commitment To Effective Information Management
Kano Govt Reaffirms Commitment To Effective Information Management
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in effective information management as a tool for deepening democracy and promoting good governance at the grassroots.
Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while delivering the keynote address at the flag-off ceremony of the 3-Day National Professional Capacity Building Workshop organized by the Association of Local Government Information Officers in Nigeria, ALGION.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Tsoho Aliyu Rogo, the Commissioner said the Kano State Government under His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, recognizes the strategic role of Local Government Information Officers in projecting government programmes and gathering feedback from the people.
“In Kano, we have invested in our 44 LGA and 8 Zonal Information Officers because we understand that government can only succeed when its policies and programmes are well communicated and understood by the people. This workshop aligns perfectly with that vision,” he said.
He added that Information Officers occupy a vital position in bridging the gap between government and the people, noting that effective communication remains one of the strongest instruments for promoting transparency, accountability, and public confidence in governance.
In a statement signed by Director Public Enlightnment state ministry for information and internal affairs Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru said the Comrade Waiya assured that the state government will continue to support professional development programmes aimed at enhancing the capacity of information managers at all levels, stressing that ” Kano State Government has sponsored number of workshops for information officers to enhance their performance being the first responders in public enlightenment and the voice of Government in their respective LGAs.
He commended ALGION for the initiative and described capacity building as the bedrock of effective public communication.
Waiya further urged participants to take the training seriously, network, and return to their respective states as agents of change who will drive accurate, timely, and people-centered information dissemination.
In his opening remarks, the National President of ALGION, Comrade Jibril Basilla, said the workshop was designed to equip members with modern tools in digital communication, crisis management, data-driven reporting, and strategic public enlightenment.
He noted that the role of Local Government Information Officers has become more critical in countering misinformation and in effectively communicating government policies to the people at the grassroots.
“This workshop is not just a training. It is a reawakening of our mandate as the closest government communicators to the people. We must embrace new media, fact-checking, and community engagement to remain relevant,” he stated.
Speaking on behalf of Information Officers from Kano State, the Chairman, Kano State Forum of Information Officers, Comrade Sharif Zahraddeen Usman, commended His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, for sponsoring 52 Information Officers to participate in the 2026 National Professional Capacity Building Workshop.
He described the gesture as a clear demonstration of Governor Yusuf’s commitment to human capital development and the professional advancement of information managers in the state.
According to him, the decision of the Kano State Government to fully sponsor 52 Local Government and Zonal Information Officers to attend this year’s national workshop is unprecedented and highly commendable.
The 2026 National Professional Capacity Building Workshop brought together Local Government Information Officers and communication professionals from across Nigeria to discuss contemporary issues, emerging trends, and best practices in public information management.
The workshop will also feature paper presentations, panel discussions, and practical sessions on Digital Media Management, Strategic Communication, Government-Citizen Engagement, and Countering fake News.
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CP Tijjani Commissions Newly Modern Police Division In Birniwa LGA
CP Tijjani Commissions Newly Modern Police Division In Birniwa LGA
…*He also visits the family of a fallen police corporal and inspects the armed robbery crime scene in Hadejia town.*
The Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Command, CP Tijjani Murtala, psc, mnips, has commissioned the newly modern Police Division (Abuja type II) in the Birniwa Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by Birniwa Local Government Council Chairman, the District Head of the Birniwa LGA, the representative of Senator Jigawa Northeast and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, the Chief Imam of the Birniwa LGA, the State Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), members of the Jigawa State Police Command Management Team, Area Commander Hadejia, the Commanding Officer, 35 PMF Dutse, Heads of Sister Security Agencies, community representatives, and other critical stakeholders from Birniwa and neighboring communities.
The colorful occasion provided an opportunity for stakeholders to express their views and offer goodwill messages concerning the new facility, policing, security, and the need for sustained collaboration between the police and the communities they serve.
Prior to the remarks by the distinguished guests, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Birniwa Division presented a comprehensive briefing on the Division. The briefing highlighted the historical background of the Division, its operational activities and achievements, crime-fighting efforts, community engagement initiatives, and prevailing security challenges, as well as areas requiring further support and intervention.
In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Police Command, CP Tijjani Murtala, psc, mnips, commended the efforts of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, distinguished Senator Amb. Ahmed Abdulhamid Malam Madori, “the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs,” the Chairman of the Birniwa LG council, Hon. Shehu Baba, community leaders, stakeholders, and all those who contributed to the construction of the modern facility. He noted that the provision of a conducive and functional police facility would significantly improve the working environment of police personnel and enhance the Command’s ability to respond promptly and professionally to security threats within Birniwa and adjoining communities.
The CP reiterated that the Command’s policing strategy remains anchored on intelligence-led policing, community partnership, proactive crime prevention, rapid response, professionalism, accountability, respect for human rights, and effective collaboration with sister security agencies and other relevant stakeholders.
He called on the personnel of the newly commissioned Division to regard the facility as a center of service to humanity and to discharge their responsibilities with discipline, dedication, integrity, courage, and professionalism, while maintaining a strong relationship with the members of the public.
The Commissioner further urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, community leaders, youth groups, vigilante organizations, and other stakeholders to continue supporting the police through timely provision of credible information and intelligence capable of preventing crime and facilitating the arrest and prosecution of criminal elements.
In a further demonstration of the Command’s commitment to the welfare of its personnel and the people they serve, the Commissioner of Police and his entourage, during the visit, paid a condolence and solidarity visit to the family and relatives of a police corporal who tragically lost his life while responding to a distress call arising from an armed robbery incident in Hadejia town.
The Commissioner of Police commiserated with the bereaved family and expressed the Command’s profound sympathy over the painful loss. He acknowledged the fallen officer’s sacrifice and dedication to duty, noting that his death was a painful reminder of the risks police officers confront in the course of protecting lives and property.
The CP assured the family that the sacrifice of the deceased officer would not be forgotten and conveyed the solidarity and condolences of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, and the entire Nigeria Police Force.
The Commissioner also visited and personally inspected the scene of the armed robbery incident in Hadejia town, where he assessed the circumstances surrounding the incident, reviewed the security situation, and received operational briefings from officers on the ground.
He directed the DPO Hadejia ‘A’ Division and the investigative units of the Command to intensify efforts towards identifying, arresting, and bringing all perpetrators connected to the incident to justice. He equally called for enhanced intelligence gathering, community engagement, and proactive patrols within Hadejia and other identified flashpoints across the Command.
The Commissioner assured residents of Birniwa, Hadejia, and the entire people of Jigawa State that the Police Command remains resolute in its constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property, preventing and detecting crime, maintaining public order, and ensuring that criminals have no safe haven within the State.
SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, ANIPR,
Police Public Relations Officer,
Jigawa State Police Command.
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International Democracy Day: NDC Gubernatorial Candidate Calls For Political Tolerance
International Democracy Day: NDC Gubernatorial Candidate Calls For Political Tolerance
The Kano State governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has called on political leaders and their supporters to embrace tolerance, mutual respect and peaceful competition in the interest of democracy and national unity.
Comrade Gwarzo made the call in a statement marking the International Day of Democracy, observed every September 15.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, Gwarzo said political differences should not divide Nigerians or turn opponents into enemies.
He stressed that every citizen has the right to support the political party and candidate of their choice, adding that democracy is strengthened when leaders respect opposing views and allow citizens to make their choices freely.
“We may belong to different political parties and have different opinions, but we are all Nigerians. Political disagreement should never become a reason for hatred, intimidation or violence. We must learn to compete without destroying one another,” Gwarzo said.
He urged governments at all levels to create an atmosphere where opposition parties can operate freely, while calling on security agencies to provide equal protection to all political parties, candidates and supporters, regardless of their political affiliation.
He also urged political parties to ensure internal democracy and avoid inflammatory statements, personal attacks and actions capable of creating tension.
Gwarzo called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant institutions to remain impartial and ensure a level playing field for all political parties.
He also appealed to the media and civil society to promote responsible political discourse and provide space for competing ideas without encouraging hatred or division.
The NDC candidate said Nigerians are more interested in leaders who can address insecurity, unemployment, poverty, rising living costs, education and infrastructure than political quarrels.
“Our politics should be about ideas and solutions. We should be able to disagree on policies while respecting one another as citizens,” he said, urging young Nigerians to participate actively in the democratic process.
Gwarzo reaffirmed the NDC’s commitment to peaceful political engagement, dialogue, tolerance, accountability and inclusive governance.
“Political power is temporary, but the relationships among our people must remain. Let us compete fairly, respect our differences and allow the people to freely decide who they want to lead them. Democracy is stronger when we disagree peacefully and remain united as a people,” he said.
Signed:nn
IBRAHIM GARBA SHUAIBU
Spokesperson to Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo
NDC Kano State Governorship Candidate
September 15, 2026
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Sabilurrashad Islamic Center Graduates 60 Students, 1 Woman Aged 100 Years
Sabilurrashad Islamic Center Graduates 60 Students,1 Woman Aged 100 years
Sabilurrashad Islamic Center located at block fj Ibrahim Umar Housing Estate, zoo Road in Tarauni Local government area has organized its graduation ceremony of 61 students among them there is one woman aged 100 years.
At the graduation ceremony held at the centre’s conference hall,an old woman aged 100 years Hajiya Murjanatu Dan- AZumi Rogo is among 61 students who graduated from the center.
What fascinated every one of the ceremony was fact that despite old age that did not prevent her from acquiring the basic Islamic knowledge where she started from scratch to the point of memorizing 60 chapters of glorious Al-Quran.
Speaking during the graduation ceremony the chairman Board of Trustee, Town planner [TPL] Al Mustapha D Inuwa said, the ceremony was 20th years of its kind, adding y the students comprising 31, married women, 23 girls, 3 boys, and 4 students who fully memorized the glorious Al –from the center.
TPL Inuwa used the opportunity to commend the center especially its teachers who dedicated effort inculcating sound Islamic knowledge among the students.
He urged parents and guardians to work hard toward further inculcating sound behaviour into their students.
According to him, the success recorded was made possible due to the effort put by parents and husbands to see that the students graduated with flying colours, describing the gesture as happy moment.
TPL inuwa advised parents, husbands and guardians to continuous to dent favourable environment for the continuity of education of the students even after graduation.
He also advised the students of the center to utilized what they learnt from the center in a good way for the benefit of their family, state and the nation at large.
The chairman of Trustee quoted a Hadith from Prophet Muhammad (SAW) which urged muslim ummah to dedicate their entire life to the services of the religion and also to continue to lead glorious Al quran daily so that it will not varnished away from his or her memory.
In his part, the secretary of Trustee who also the former provost of the state collage of Art and Remedial studies (CAS) Tudun wada Dr. Abdullahi Jibrin Adam appealed the students to be good ambassadors of the center. Dr.Jibrin commended the effort of the center for its timeless efforts toward development of the education in the center.
He revealed that the centre would continue to remember the three member like Alhaji Muhammad Bashir Tsanyawa, former chairman of Dambatta local government, Alhaji Datti Muhammad Danbatta and MD Yusuf describing them as men of the people, well-known philanthropist, leaders by example and great pillars of the center, state and nation at large.
Dr. jibrin described Hajiya murjanatu Rogo as a hardworking, dedication, humble and above all fear of God, hoping that the student of the center should emulate from her.
He then, prayed the Almighty Allah (SAW), to rewards them with Aljannah Firdausi.
Signed by Dr. Abdullahi Jibrin Adam. Secretary ward of Trustee Kano-Nigeria
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