The Kano State House of Assembly has screened the Director-General of Media and Publicity on the Government House, Alhaji Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, following his nomination as a commissioner.
The screening occurred on Tuesday after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf formally submitted the names of Dawakin Tofa and Hon. Balarabe Sa’idu Gani to the Assembly on Monday for screening and affirmation.
This was disclosed in an announcement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment on the Government House, Usman Gwadabe, on Tuesday.
During the plenary, the Speaker of the Assembly, Jibril Ismail Falgore, welcomed Dawakin Tofa and requested him to offer lawmakers an summary of his private {and professional} background.
After his presentation, members of the Assembly questioned him on points affecting totally different sectors, notably authorities communication and media administration.
Responding to questions on find out how to enhance the federal government’s relationship with the media and handle the digital media house, Dawakin Tofa, who has greater than 22 years {of professional} expertise in journalism, stated proactive data administration was vital in addressing public communication challenges.
He proposed collaboration between the Assembly and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation to develop legal guidelines guiding the usage of social media in step with Kano State’s cultural norms and societal values.
The commissioner-designate additionally promised to strengthen government-owned media organisations to enhance their efficiency and competitiveness.
He particularly stated Triumph Publishing Company ought to proceed producing printed newspapers and different publications, whereas a substantive head must be appointed to handle its affairs.
Dawakin Tofa additionally promised to reposition Radio Kano Corporation and Abubakar Rimi Television, ARTV, to enhance their operations and capability.
He thanked Governor Yusuf for nominating him and the lawmakers for conducting the screening, pledging to advertise a optimistic picture of Kano State.
