Garba commends Governor Yusuf for appointing Bature Kano Information Commissioner

Former Kano state Commissioner for Information, Internal Affairs, Youth, Sports and Culture, Comrade Muhammad Garba, has congratulated Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa over his appointment as Kano state Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Bature, Spokesperson to Governor Yusuf and the immediate-past Director-General of Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, was on Friday, sworn in as the new Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs.

He took over from Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, who was moved to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.

Comrade Garba, two-time National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), commended Governor Yusuf for handing over the portfolio to Bature, describing the appointment as a move towards the right direction.

The veteran journalist cum media administrator hailed Bature on his successful swearing-in as Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Kano state, describing his appointment as a well-deserved recognition of his professional experience, competence and longstanding contributions to public communication.

Comrade Garba further commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, describing the decision as, “a thoughtful and commendable choice that reflects the importance the administration attaches to effective communication, public engagement and information management.”

He expressed confidence that Bature would bring his wealth of experience in journalism, public relations, strategic communication and media management to bear on the responsibilities of his new office.

According to him, “the new Commissioner possesses an impressive academic background and extensive professional experience, including engagements with international development partners and donor agencies, which have equipped him with valuable skills for managing government communication and strengthening public understanding of government policies and programmes.”

Garba, particularly, noted Bature’s previous role as Director-General, Media and Publicity to the Governor, observing that, “his close working relationship with Governor Yusuf has given him a sound understanding of the administration’s vision, policy direction and development priorities.”

He said: “The Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs occupies a strategic position in governance, requiring leadership that understands the media landscape, appreciates the value of transparency and public accountability, and can sustain constructive relationships with journalists, media organisations and other stakeholders.”

Garba expressed optimism that Bature’s appointment would provide an opportunity to strengthen the ministry’s institutional capacity, improve government-public relations and promote more effective communication of the administration’s policies, programmes and achievements.

He urged the new Commissioner to approach the assignment with dedication, humility, professionalism and a strong sense of responsibility, while ensuring that the ministry remains accessible to the media and responsive to the information needs of the people of Kano State.

The former Commissioner further encouraged Bature to promote an atmosphere of mutual respect and productive engagement between government and the media, stressing that, “credible information and effective communication are essential to building public trust and deepening democratic governance.”

Garba concluded by wishing the new Commissioner a successful and impactful tenure, expressing confidence that his experience and commitment would contribute meaningfully to the development of Kano State.