NGE, SNB, ARCON Back Sunusi Bature’s Appointment As Commissioner,Pledge To Uphold Media Ethics, Professionalism
By Abdullahi Yusuf
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Kano/Jigawa Chapter, Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB), Kano State Chapter, and Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) have congratulated the newly-appointed Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Alhaji Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on his appointment and assumption of office.
This is contained in a statement signed by
the Director Special Duties
Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs,Sani Abba Yola.
In separate congratulatory messages, the professional bodies described the appointment as well-deserved, expressing confidence in the Commissioner’s professional background, wealth of experience and capacity to advance information management, media relations and public communication in Kano State.
The Chairman of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Kano/Jigawa Chapter, Professor Sule Ya’u Sule, congratulated the Commissioner and expressed optimism that his wealth of experience and understanding of the media industry would contribute significantly to strengthening government-media relations and promoting responsible journalism.
Similarly, the State Coordinator of the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters, Kano State Chapter, Aishatu Sule, described the appointment as a source of pride to the broadcasting profession, noting that the Commissioner’s outstanding contributions to broadcast journalism, public communication and media management had prepared him for the important responsibility.
The Society also acknowledged his professional engagements and years of service, including his previous roles as Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and Director-General, Media and Publicity.
In its congratulatory message, the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), through its Regional Director, North, Ahmed S. Yelwa, also felicitated the Commissioner and expressed confidence in his ability to provide purposeful leadership in the information and communication sector.
Responding to the congratulatory messages, Alhaji Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa expressed profound appreciation to the three professional bodies for their goodwill, solidarity and confidence in his appointment.
The Commissioner described the recognition as both encouraging and a call to greater service, assuring the professional bodies of his readiness to work closely with them and other relevant stakeholders to promote professionalism, ethical standards and excellence in journalism and media practice.
He emphasized that a strong partnership between government and professional media organisations was essential to strengthening public communication, ensuring responsible information dissemination and enhancing public trust in the media.
Bature further assured them of his commitment to providing an enabling environment for professional engagement, collaboration and capacity development, while upholding the principles of accuracy, fairness, accountability and responsible journalism.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Ministry to maintaining constructive relationships with media practitioners and their professional associations in advancing the information and communication objectives of the Kano State Government.
The Commissioner thanked the leadership and members of the three professional bodies for their support and called for sustained collaboration in promoting media development and the overall progress of Kano State.