The Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been nominated for the prestigious Media Friendly Award by the national leadership of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), under the able leadership of its National President, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya.
The recognition is in honour of Governor Yusuf’s outstanding contributions to national development, promotion of good governance, and his unwavering support for press freedom and the advancement of the media profession in Nigeria.
A statement issued by the Honourable Commissioner, Kano State Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the NUJ also cited the Governor’s exemplary leadership style and steadfast dedication to public service as key factors that earned him the award.
The Media Friendly Award will be presented to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the NUJ’s 70th Anniversary Awards and Gala Night, scheduled to take place on Saturday, 21st June, 2025, in Abuja.
“The Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs commends the NUJ for this noble gesture and reaffirms the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding the values of transparency, accountability and press freedom, which is an essential pillar of democracy,” the statement said.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Kano State, we congratulate the Governor on this well-deserved honour and express our profound appreciation to the Nigerian Union of Journalists for recognizing his impactful leadership and media-friendly disposition,” the statement added.
