STAKEHOLDERS IN KANNYWOOD DECLARED SUPPORT FOR ABBA KABIR YUSUF SECOND TERM BID
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with stakeholders in the Kannywood industry to enhance public enlightenment and promote government policies and programmes.
The State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya made this disclosure on Thursday while receiving members of the Kannywood Political Coalition who paid him a courtesy visit in his office.
The Commissioner noted that Kannywood, as one of the largest entertainment industries in Northern Nigeria, plays a critical role in shaping public opinion and mobilizing citizens.
He said the government will partner with the industry players to use film, music, and drama as tools for sensitizing the public on health, education, security, and other developmental issues.
Comrade Ibrahim Waiya tasked the members to explore ways of expanding the profession, pledging that government will be willing to give them every support to improve their operation and compete with their counterparts globally.
Ibrahim Waiya thanked the members for being active politicians who have clear vision in chosing what is right, stressing that their decision to support Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for the second term due to his leadership qualities, demonstrated their commitment and concern to the development of the state.
Waiya highlighted some of the key achievements of the administration of His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf in the areas of health, education, infrastructure, security, potable water supply as well as programmes for youth and women empowerment across the 44 Local Government Areas of the State.
" I want to inform you that this administration is currently executing more than 1,550 projects across the State, out of which 700 projects have already been completed, while the remaining are at the process of completion" said Waiya.
He further assured the Coalition that the Ministry will work closely with them to ensure that government’s development strides are properly communicated to the people in local languages and in formats that resonate with the citizens.
Earlier, The leader of the delegation Alhaji Hamisu Lamido Iyan Tama informed the Commissioner that they were at the ministry to declare their total support for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ahead of the 2027 General Election.
He explained that the group is a movement of stakeholders from Kannywood industry established to support the activities of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf and ensure his victory for the second term re-election.
Hamisu Iyan Tama said despite the fact that members of the coalition belong to different political parties and backgrounds, they decided to unite under a common umbrella to support the re-election of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
" As a coalition, we have a collective belief that Abba Kabir Yusuf deserves every opportunity to continue with the remarkable achievements we are today witnessing across the State.
" These achievements have inspired us to lead this delegation demonstrate our appreciation and love for the administration development agenda, and to come out and declare our total support for the Governor" he pointed out.
The members of the coalition have equally pledged their support and readiness to use their platforms to promote government policies and to mobilize support for the administration ahead of the future political engagements.
Signed
Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru
Director Public Enlightenment
Ministry of information and Internal Affairs
