By Isyaku Ibrahim
Kano State Commissioner for Information Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya says he would always regard sports writers as partners in progress
The state Government mouthpiece was speaking at a workshop organised by the Kano unit of sports Writers Association which coincided with the sixtieth anniversary of the body
He pointed out that nobody will deny the role being played by sports in uniting diverse communities globally hence in his position as image maker of current administration will continue to work closely with them with a view to attaining one the cardinal goals of the administration of informing the misinformed
He lauded the outfit for its effort in enlightening fellow members on certain things that they were not aware of
Comrade Waiya hailed the outfit for attaining six decades in reporting sporting activities to the wider locality likewise their effort in organising seminars aimed keeping their members abreast on certain issues hoping they keep the flag flying particularly at this period of Democratic Governance
On his part, the Director State Sports Commission Malam Ibrahim Fagge , who spoke in similar vein,said the role played by sports writers in boosting mutual trust and understanding in a given environment could not be over emphasized urging them to remain relentless in that order with a view to setting the pace for others to follow
While speaking a season sports journalist Comrade Rilwanu Malikawa Garu said the rationale behind the gathering beside celebrating the six decades of disseminating pure and unquestionable news stories on sports events countrywide was also to refresh the minds and hearts of fellow colleagues on how best to observe their primary assignment successfully as according to him there is no monopoly of knowledge
Earlier the state Chairman of the chapel Comrade zaharaddeen Saleh stressed the need for members to be cooperative and heed to spelt out ethics of journalism being the fourth estate of the realm
Others who spoke at the occasion encompassing Comrades Salisu Ibrahim and Lamara Azare formerly of Radio Kano and defunct New Nigeria spoke on the need for the fellow members to uphold objectivity in observing their jobs so as to show classical example for others
Tense of the occasion include the presentation of certificate to the attendees
