The Kano State Housing Corporation has announced the death of its Director of Public Enlightenment, Malam Ismail Garba Gwammaja, following a brief illness.

The corporation’s Managing Director, Alhaji Abdullahi Rabi’u, announced the death in a condolence statement issued on behalf of the management and staff on Tuesday.

Rabi’u described Gwammaja’s death as a great loss to the corporation, the Kano State Government and the public relations profession.

He said the deceased was a dedicated public servant who distinguished himself through professionalism, humility, cordial relationships with colleagues and commitment to duty.

According to him, Gwammaja played an important role in communicating the corporation’s programmes, activities and policies to the public, thereby promoting awareness of its work in the housing sector.

The managing director also acknowledged Gwammaja’s contributions as chairman of the Kano State Forum of Directors of Public Enlightenment and Public Relations Officers of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

He said Gwammaja provided professional leadership and promoted cooperation among government information and public relations practitioners in the state.

Rabi’u extended the corporation’s condolences to the deceased’s family, relatives, friends, colleagues, members of the forum and the Kano State Government.

He prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.