By Aminu Garko
Kano, Oct. 13, 2026) The Kano State Government has expressed sadness over the death of Malam Ismail Gwammaja, Director of Public Enlightenment at the Kano State Housing Corporation and Chairman of the Kano State Forum of Directors of Public Enlightenment and Public Relations Officers of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs.
Gwammaja passed away after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service to the Kano State Government and the information and public relations profession.
The State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Dr Ibrahim Waiya, on behalf of the state government, extended heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, relatives, friends, colleagues, members of the forum, and the management and staff of the Kano State Housing Corporation over the painful loss.
Waiya said Gwammaja was a committed public servant whose contributions to information dissemination, public enlightenment and government-public relations helped strengthen communication between government institutions and the people of Kano State.
He said throughout his career, he served in various ministries, departments and agencies as a Public Relations Officer before rising to the position of Director of Public Enlightenment.
According to him, his professional experience and commitment contributed to the dissemination of government policies, programmes and activities, as well as efforts to promote public awareness and understanding of government initiatives.
“As Chairman of the Kano State Forum of Directors of Public Enlightenment and Public Relations Officers of MDAs, he provided professional leadership and promoted collaboration among information and public relations practitioners across government institutions.
“His role in the forum reflected his commitment to strengthening information management, promoting professional cooperation and advancing effective public communication in the state,” he said.
The commissioner said the death of Gwammaja was a significant loss to the state’s public information management sector, particularly at a time when effective communication, public enlightenment and professional engagement remain essential to good governance and public service delivery.
He prayed that Almighty Allah forgives his shortcomings, accepts his good deeds, grants him Aljannatul Firdaus and gives his family, colleagues, friends and all those affected the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
