The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has said that the present administration under his leadership remained committed to transparency, openness and accountability.
The Governor made the remark at the opening of the 2025 Retreat of the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel, in Kaduna on Sunday.
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Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ibrahim, Governor Yusuf the State Government would continue to operate an open door policy with the media with a view to ensuring that accurate information on its development agenda is readily available and communicated to the people.
“Let me remind you again, that the present administration, under my leadership, remains committed to transparency, openness, and accountability,” he said.
He described the media as one of the strongest pillars of democracy, adding “We believe that a well-informed citizenry is the foundation of good governance.
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“You are the conscience of society. The media informs, educates, and guides public opinion,” he said.
He congratulated the leadership of the Chapel for its foresight and innovative ideas aimed at transforming the Chapel.
“Let me begin by commending the leadership of the Chapel for organizing, for the very first time, a session outside your base to reflect, dialogue, and chart a new course in your professional journey.
Retreats such as this are vital not only for sharpening professional skills but also to strengthen partnership between government and the media in the service of our people,” Governor Yusuf said.
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Earlier in his welcome address, the chairman of the Correspondent Chapter, Murtala Adewale, said the purpose of the retreat was to create a refreshing atmosphere for members to unwind, relax, and reconnect in a different environment.
The theme of the retreat, encapsulated as “Emerging Trends in Journalism: Impact of AI, News Sources, and the Digital-Driven Newsroom in Modern Journalism—Tasks Before Journalists,” is designed to examine the future of journalism and prepare us for what lies ahead in our profession,”: Adewale added.
