The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya has called on political program presenters in the media, particularly those on radio stations, to promote the use of refined language in their political programs.
The call was contained in a statement by Sani Yola, Director, Special Duties
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Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, and issued to newsmen on Wednesday.
The Commissioner made this call when the Kano State State Radio Political Programmes Presenters Forum paid him a courtesy visit in his office on Wednesday.
Waiya emphasized that political program presenters have a crucial role in ensuring that their guests use decent language without resorting to insults or disrespectful remarks.
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He assured the delegation that the government would include them in a special program designed to provide training aimed at enhancing their skills and professionalism.
The Commissioner also reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting the Forum’s welfare, enabling its members to continue serving the public effectively.
“Your cooperation is vital in curbing the use of abusive language in political discussions and this does not imply that it’s an end to political opposition,” he said.
In his remarks, the Chairman, Kano State Radio Political Programmes Presenters Forum, Abdullahi Muhammad Wali, stated that their visit was to congratulate the Commissioner on his recent appointment.
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He also assured the Commissioner of the Forum’s commitment to supporting efforts to promote the use of refined language in political programs.
Wali further appealed to the government to assist their forum particularly in providing training for its members.
