The Kano State Government has launched a Digital Multimedia Department under the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs as part of efforts to strengthen government communication, promote transparency, and improve public engagement through modern digital platforms.
The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, announced this during the unveiling and inauguration ceremony held on Monday at the Ministry’s headquarters in the Audu Bako Secretariat, Kano.
Waiya described the establishment of the department as a major institutional reform designed to bridge communication gaps between the government and citizens in an increasingly digital age.
He explained that the initiative followed extensive consultations and institutional assessments which highlighted the need for a dedicated structure to effectively document government programmes, showcase achievements, disseminate policies, and counter misinformation through timely and credible official communication.
“The Digital Multimedia Department represents our response to the growing demand for modern, efficient and professional government communication. It will ensure that the voice of government remains visible, accessible and authoritative across all communication platforms,” he said.
According to the commissioner, the department will serve as a central hub for content creation, digital engagement, documentation of government activities, online publishing, and strategic media management.
Waiya commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for approving the creation of the department, describing the move as a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to responsive governance and effective public communication under its Kano First Agenda.
The event also featured the inauguration of the Forum of Directors of Public Enlightenment and Public Relations Officers, comprising communication officers from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) across the state.
He said the forum was established to enhance coordination, professional collaboration, information sharing, and strategic alignment among government communication officers.
To support the activities of the newly inaugurated forum, the commissioner announced a donation of ₦1 million.
In separate goodwill messages, communication experts and media stakeholders, including representatives of Bayero University Kano, the Heads of Media Organizations Forum, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), and the Forum of Directors of Public Enlightenment and Public Relations Officers, commended the Kano State Government for establishing the Digital Multimedia Department.
They noted that the initiative would significantly strengthen the state’s digital communication strategy and improve the dissemination of government information to the public.