By Aminu Garko
Kano – July 6, 2026 – Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on conventional and social media to promote factual reporting, patriotism and active citizen participation to strengthen democracy.
The governor made the call on Monday while declaring open the one-day Arewa Media Summit at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano.
This was contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad.
The summit was organised by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Public Enlightenment in collaboration with the Kano State Government.
Yusuf said the media must remain committed to truth, bridge generational divides, amplify the voices of the people and encourage responsible civic engagement.
He described the theme, “Government, Citizens’ Accord, Accountability, Responsibility and Ethical Media Practice,” as timely, adding that it offers an opportunity to strengthen governance, accountability and public trust through ethical journalism.
The governor noted that responsible journalism and access to credible information are essential for national development and the successful implementation of government reforms.
He said the Kano State Government has continued to support media development by protecting press freedom and creating an enabling environment for journalism to thrive.
Yusuf cited the establishment of Northern Nigeria’s first Online Media Chapel, sponsorship of information officers for registration with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, and registration of journalists with the Nigerian Society of Broadcasters, NSB, as key achievements.
He commended the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, for strengthening information management across the country, and Abdulaziz Abdulaziz for promoting professionalism and ethical journalism.
In his remarks, Idris said the future of Northern Nigeria depends not only on investments in infrastructure and agriculture but also on credible journalism, responsible communication and effective storytelling.
Abdulaziz said the summit was organised to promote accuracy, fairness and professionalism in reporting government activities.
Delivering the vote of thanks, the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the governor’s sustained investment in the training and retraining of media practitioners has strengthened journalism in the state.
The summit was attended by the Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, ministers, lawmakers, academics, media professionals and participants from across Northern Nigeria.
