Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended Nigerian public relations professionals for their commitment to ethical standards in their practice.
The Governor made the remarks during the 2nd Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Week (NIPRW), currently taking place at the Ceedapeg Hotel in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
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In a statement released on Tuesday by Usman Gwadabe, Director of Public Enlightenment at the Kano State Government House, the Governor was represented at the event by his spokesperson and Director General of Media and Publicity, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
According to the statement, Governor Yusuf announced a donation of N5 million to the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to support its nationwide initiatives.
He stated that the gesture aligns with the state government’s ongoing efforts to advance the public relations profession—a program launched last year.
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Governor Yusuf also ensured full sponsorship for the Kano State delegates who participated in the event, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to capacity building and professional development.
While expressing his regrets for not attending in person due to prior commitments, the Governor conveyed his best wishes for a successful and impactful conference through his representative.