By Adamu Iliyasu Hotoro
Stakeholders in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State have commended the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, for his vigorous public enlightenment campaign aimed at increasing participation in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise across the state.
The commendation was made during a voter sensitization and awareness programme organized by the Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs in collaboration with the Office of the Information Officer, Tarauni Local Government, to mark the commencement of the third phase of the CVR exercise.
The programme, held at the Islamic Centre in Tarauni, was designed to educate residents on the importance of voter registration and encourage eligible citizens to participate actively in the exercise.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner, represented by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Alhaji Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, described voter registration as a fundamental civic responsibility and a prerequisite for meaningful participation in the democratic process.
He urged all eligible residents, particularly youths and women who have attained the age of 18, to register and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
According to him, the sensitization programme also provided information on new voter registration, transfer of voting locations, correction of personal details, and replacement of lost or damaged PVCs.
Kiru encouraged participants to spread the information within their communities to ensure that every eligible voter in Tarauni is adequately informed and takes advantage of the exercise before the deadline.
He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to public enlightenment and civic engagement, while calling on residents to cooperate with electoral officials and participate fully in the registration exercise.
The Chairman of Tarauni Local Government, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Muhammad Sekure, represented by his deputy, Alhaji Khalid Ayuba, alongside the Leader of the Legislative Council, Alhaji Ali Idris Ali Kauyen Ali, praised Waiya for his sustained efforts in educating the people of Kano State on the significance of voter registration and the benefits of possessing a PVC.
Also speaking, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Electoral Officer for Tarauni Local Government, Malam Bashir Tanimu Saulawa, represented by his assistant, Hajiya Halima Ahmed, and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) Officer in the local government, Malam Abba Kaumi, commended the Office of the Information Officer of Tarauni Local Government, the Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, and the Tarauni Local Government Council for organizing the awareness campaign.
They urged residents to visit INEC offices in their wards and the local government headquarters to register or collect their already processed voter cards.
The officials also reminded residents that the voter registration exercise is expected to close on July 10, 2026, and advised eligible citizens to take advantage of the opportunity before the deadline.
Speaking on behalf of the Director of Personnel Management of Tarauni Local Government, Alhaji Tijjani Madaki Gulya, the Acting Director, Malam Nazifi Bello, together with the District Head of Tarauni, Dan Lawan Kano Alhaji Bello Ado Bayero, and the District Head of Darmanawa, Alhaji Mujitaba Abba Abubakar, assured participants of the local government’s commitment to sustaining public awareness on voter registration.
They disclosed that religious leaders, including Friday Mosque Imams, Hamsus Salawat groups, ward heads, community leaders, and civil society organisations, would be mobilized to further disseminate voter education messages during religious and community gatherings.
The event attracted councillors, political party leaders, village heads, religious leaders, security personnel, ward executives, traditional rulers, officials of INEC and NOA, community development organisations, and other stakeholders from across Tarauni Local Government Area.
The programme was organized to encourage wider participation in the voter registration exercise and strengthen democratic engagement among citizens.
