By Isyaku Ibrahim
Kano State Government has pledged to register journalists and broadcasters working in State owned radio and Television outlets and private ones with additional professional media outfits countrywide
The State Commissioner for Information Comrade Abdullahi Ibrahim Waiya made the declaration at the closing of a two Day retreat titled “strengthening Digital Journalism” held in Dutse the Jigawa State Capital
He said the idea behind the move was to make them more acclimatized ,exposed and beside that skillful in their chosen jobs
The mouthpiece of the Government who said it is no longer a story that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is media friendly , explained that additional packages aimed at propelling men of the pen industry in observing their work devoid of hitches are under way
He said some of the professional bodies that the Journalists will be registered comprise Nigeria Guild of Editors and other related broadcasting bodies
Comrade Waiya however charged them to conduct their duties efficiently and with the fear of God stressing present administration’s readiness to work closely with them as according to him journalists being fourth estate of the realm are partners in progress particularly at this period of Democratic process
On his part,the Chairman of the state chapel of the online Journalists, Comrade Abubakar Dangambo, who was highly delighted over the state Government’s benevolence hailed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf if not for anything for providing a level playing ground for fellow members to observe saying the single honour will remain evergreen in their respective hearts and minds
Comrade Dangambo however prayed the existing rapport will continue to remain cordial and squabble free as Kano always lead while others follow in all areas of human endeavours
Earlier in a presentation, a physician Dr Aminu described stress as the root cause of all diseases hence he enjoined working journalists to guard against over stressing themselves but always have time for relaxation as doing so will boost their health
The Doctor moreover urged them to always seek for help where necessary going by the nature of their assignments as a tree cannot make a forest
