The Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Kano State Chapter, has congratulated the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, following his successful screening and endorsement by the Kano State House of Assembly for appointment as a Commissioner.
Bature Dawakin Tofa was nominated for the position by Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and public administration in the state.
In a congratulatory statement issued on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Chapter Chairman, Aliyu Yusuf, and Secretary, Usman Gwadabe, described his successful screening as a recognition of his professional competence, dedication and contributions to government communication and the public relations profession.
The Institute also commended the Kano State House of Assembly for the prompt screening and endorsement of the nominee, while acknowledging Governor Yusuf for considering professional experience and institutional contributions in the nomination process.
According to the statement, Bature’s nomination and successful screening should serve as an inspiration to public relations practitioners and other professionals to remain committed to excellence, integrity, professionalism and effective public service.
The NIPR Kano Chapter expressed confidence that his wealth of experience in media practice, information management and public communication would contribute to effective governance and improved service delivery in Kano State.
The Institute further wished him success in his anticipated new role, expressing optimism that he would bring his wealth of professional experience to bear in the discharge of his responsibilities.

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