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Waiya urges information officers to boost publicity of government projects
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has charged Information Officers across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to intensify the publicity of developmental and people-oriented projects being executed by the state government.
KANO FOCUS reports that the commissioner gave the directive while addressing Information Officers at a meeting held at the ministry, explaining that the engagement was aimed at mapping out strategies to improve performance and strengthen effective information dissemination across MDAs.
Comrade Waiya urged the officers to remain professional, objective and committed to the dissemination of accurate and credible information, stressing that strict adherence to the ethics and regulations guiding information management is vital to safeguarding public interest and promoting informed public participation.
He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to building the capacity of Information Officers through the provision of working tools and continuous training to enhance efficiency and productivity.
The commissioner also disclosed plans to organise a special engagement involving commissioners, heads of agencies and Information Officers, with a view to fostering a more cordial and productive working relationship among them.
He further emphasised the need for closer collaboration between news editors and Information Officers to ensure the timely and effective dissemination of information on the policies, programmes and developmental projects of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration.
In their separate remarks, the Acting Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Usman Bello, and the Director of Information, Aminu Kabir Yasser, underscored the importance of discipline among officers to guarantee efficient and effective service delivery.
They also urged Information Officers to regularly seek feedback from beneficiaries of government projects and programmes as part of impact assessment and performance evaluation.
The meeting, according to officials, reflects the state government’s resolve to strengthen information management and enhance public awareness of its development initiatives.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A former Governor of Kano State Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, for ordering a fresh investigation into the disappearance of activist and lecturer Abubakar Idris Dadiyata.
KANO FOCUS reports that Kwankwaso made the remarks in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday following recent testimony by a former aide to an ex-state governor, who allegedly claimed that police officers were responsible for Dadiyata’s disappearance in Kaduna.
Dadiyata, a lecturer and social media commentator, was abducted in 2019, and his whereabouts have remained unknown since then.
According to Kwankwaso, he and his associates have consistently advocated for a thorough investigation into the incident and for those responsible to be brought to justice.
He described the Inspector-General’s directive for a comprehensive investigation as a “decisive and long-overdue action,” expressing hope that the process would uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
The former governor also urged police authorities to place individuals named in the allegations under close surveillance to prevent interference with the investigation.
Kwankwaso further called on the government to ensure that Dadiyata, if found alive, and his family receive adequate compensation for the trauma and hardship they have endured over the years.
He commended members of the public for sustaining advocacy efforts on the case and also praised Abba Hikima Fagge for what he described as his important role in the latest developments surrounding the investigation.
Kwankwaso expressed optimism that the renewed probe would ultimately deliver truth and justice in the case.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
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