Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has urged citizens to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu and his administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made this call at the Kadiriyya Maukibi event in Kano, which brought together prominent Islamic scholars, political leaders, and dignitaries. The governor emphasized the importance of unity, peaceful coexistence, and support for the president's leadership.
The Kadiriyya Maukibi event featured the commissioning of a newly constructed Maukibi platform built by the Kano State Government. The platform was commissioned by Hon. Ibrahim Kabir Masari, representing President Tinubu. The event was attended by notable figures, including former Zamfara State Governor Abdul'aziz Yari and former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, who delivered remarks during the gathering.
The Kadiriyya Maukibi attracted religious and political leaders from across the country, alongside thousands of followers of the Qadiriyya order. Governor Yusuf's call for support for President Tinubu's re-election was made in the presence of these prominent figures. The governor's administration has been actively engaging with various stakeholders to ensure a successful event.
In a related development, Governor Yusuf has assured the Kano State Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) of his administration's full support for the state's delegation to participate in the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) in Abuja. The governor gave this assurance when he received the executive members and other members of the Kano State Council of NIPR at the Government House.
The governor, represented by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, described the WPRF as an important platform for public relations practitioners to exchange ideas and strengthen the profession. He pledged to allocate a plot of land for the construction of a permanent secretariat for the Kano State Council of NIPR.
Governor Yusuf also assured journalists and media practitioners in Kano of his administration's continued commitment to their safety, welfare, and professional development. He noted that the state government has demonstrated its commitment to supporting journalists through various interventions, including capacity-building programs and provision of working equipment.
The governor urged journalists in the state to uphold professional standards and ethical principles in the discharge of their responsibilities, particularly in the rapidly changing digital media environment. This assurance and pledge were made as part of the governor's efforts to engage with stakeholders and promote a conducive environment for public relations practitioners and journalists to operate effectively.
Key points
- Governor Abba Yusuf calls for support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election at Kadiriyya Maukibi event
- Governor Yusuf assures Kano State Council of NIPR of support for 2026 World Public Relations Forum
- Governor Yusuf pledges to allocate land for Kano State Council of NIPR's permanent secretariat
