Garba Hails D/Tofa’s Appointment as Kano Information Commissioner, Commends Governor Yusuf

Former Kano State Commissioner for Information, Internal Affairs, Youth, Sports and Culture, Comrade Muhammad Garba, has congratulated Sanusi Bature D/Tofa on his successful swearing-in as the new Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, describing his appointment as a well-deserved recognition of his professional competence, experience and contributions to public communication.

Garba also commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for what he described as a thoughtful and strategic appointment, noting that the decision underscores the administration’s commitment to effective communication, public engagement and efficient information management.

In a congratulatory message, the former commissioner expressed confidence that D/Tofa would bring his wealth of experience in journalism, public relations, strategic communication and media management to bear on his new responsibilities.

He noted that the new commissioner has an impressive academic and professional background, including valuable engagements with international development partners and donor agencies, which have equipped him with the expertise required to effectively manage government communication and promote public understanding of government policies and programmes.

Garba particularly highlighted D/Tofa’s previous position as Director-General, Media and Publicity to the Governor, saying his close working relationship with Governor Yusuf had given him a firm understanding of the administration’s vision, policy direction and development priorities.

According to him, the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs occupies a critical position in governance and therefore requires a leader who understands the dynamics of the media industry, appreciates transparency and accountability, and can maintain constructive relationships with journalists, media organisations and other stakeholders.

He expressed optimism that D/Tofa’s appointment would strengthen the ministry’s institutional capacity, improve government-public relations and enhance the effective communication of the administration’s policies, programmes and achievements.

Garba urged the new commissioner to discharge his responsibilities with dedication, humility, professionalism and a strong sense of duty, while ensuring that the ministry remains accessible to journalists and responsive to the information needs of the people of Kano State.

He further advised D/Tofa to foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and productive engagement between the government and the media, stressing that credible information and effective communication remain essential to building public confidence and strengthening democratic governance.

Garba wished the new commissioner a successful and impactful tenure, expressing confidence that his wealth of experience, professional expertise and commitment would contribute significantly to the development of Kano State.

Signed:

Comrade Muhammad Garba
Former Commissioner for Information, Internal Affairs, Youth, Sports and Culture,
Kano State.