By Our Correspondent
The Forum of Local Government Information Officers in Kano State has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, for supporting capacity building among information officers across the state.
In a statement issued on April 3, 2026, the forum, comprising members from the 44 local government areas and eight zonal information offices, described the initiative as timely and impactful.
The forum said the training had significantly enhanced the professional competence of its members and improved their effectiveness in discharging their duties.
It added that the exercise had equipped information officers with skills to better communicate and promote government policies and programmes, especially in key sectors such as education, healthcare, economic development, investment promotion, and women and youth empowerment.
According to the forum, the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to professionalism, ethical standards, and efficiency in public information management.
The forum reaffirmed its commitment to upholding journalistic ethics and standards, while intensifying efforts to accurately report developmental projects at both the state and local government levels.
It also pledged to continue serving as a link between the government and the public by conveying citizens’ needs and feedback for prompt government action.
The statement was signed by the forum’s secretary, Auwalu Musa Yola, on behalf of the chairman, Sherif Zaharaddeen Usman (Kofar Nasarawa)
