WAIYA TASKS LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION OFFICERS ON ACCURATE, RESPONSIBLE INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has charged Information Officers across the Local Government Areas to intensify their efforts in information dissemination and public enlightenment in line with the activities of their respective councils.
Comrade Waiya gave the charge while addressing the officers during a meeting held at the Ministry, explaining that the engagement was convened to develop strategies for improving their performance, particularly as the state enters the year 2026.
He noted that 2026 is a pre-election year, which places greater responsibility on Information Officers to remain professional, objective, and committed to the dissemination of accurate and credible information. According to him, strict adherence to the ethics and regulations guiding information management is essential to safeguard public interest and promote informed participation.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening the capacity of Information Officers through the provision of working tools and continuous training.
He further announced that the Ministry would bear the cost of application forms and registration fees for officers willing to return to school to further their studies in journalism, with a view to enhancing their skills and improving service delivery.
Comrade Waiya also disclosed plans to organize a special engagement involving Local Government Chairmen, Information Officers, and the Ministry to jointly explore ways of improving information management at the grassroots.
He added that professionals would be engaged to train officers on opening and effectively managing social media handles to broaden publicity for Local Government activities, including the dissemination of basic information on geographical location, population, and mineral resources.
In their separate remarks, the Acting Permanent Secretary, Usman Bello, Director of Information, Aminu Kabir Yasser, and Director of Public Enlightenment, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, made various suggestions aimed at improving service delivery. These include the revival of the Gani da Ido programme produced by the Ministry, training of Information Officers on translation, and other capacity-building initiatives to strengthen effective communication at all levels.
Signed
Sani Abba Yola
Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs
8th January, 2026
