Kano Deputy Governor Uges Media to Intensify Spotlight on Nigeria’s Worsening Security Challenges

By Ibrahim Muhammad, Kano

Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has called on Nigerian journalists to remain vigilant, resilient, and unwavering in their duty as the country grapples with escalating security challenges.

Gwarzo made the appeal on Tuesday while receiving members of the Kano Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents’ Chapel during a courtesy visit to his office.

He stressed that the media plays a crucial role in drawing government attention to rising insecurity and ensuring leaders are held accountable.

“The media should be more dedicated to highlighting the nation’s challenges. Journalists must do more to put pressure on government to address the mounting insecurity,” he said.

The deputy governor lamented that Nigeria has yet to fully explore available technological tools to combat insecurity, even as criminal groups continue to deploy sophisticated methods to carry out attacks.

According to him, fear now looms across the country, with citizens unsure of their safety during travel or daily activities.

He urged correspondent chapels across the nation to amplify reports on the security situation and galvanize government action.

“Some communities on the borders of Kano have even reached accords with bandits, allowing attacks to occur unnoticed. It is our collective responsibility, together with the media, to confront these challenges,” he added.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Murtala Adewale, pledged continued collaboration with the Kano State Government to promote the interests of citizens and ensure accurate, responsible reporting.