…urges NASS to evolve framework to checkmate drug abuse
From Maduabuchi Nmeribeh, Kano
Kano state Governor, Dr. Abduulahi Umar Ganduje has been recognized as the Most Media-friendly Governor by the Northern Broadcast Media Owners Association (NBMOA).
The organization noted that Ganduje’s support for the media industry placed Kano to be one of the leading states where media profession is practiced without harassment from the state authorities.
The event took place during the 7th Annual General Meeting of the association, held at Bristol Palace, Hotel, Kano on Monday.
While delivering the Award (plaque) the Chairman of the association, Abdullahi Yelwa, extolled the virtues of the Governor Ganduje towards harmonious relationship with media practitioners in the state.
According to him, “we are very grateful with the way in which His Excellency, the Governor, relates well with the media in the state. The support this industry gets from you, is encouraging.”
After receiving the Award, Governor Ganduje appreciated the recognition of his good relationship with the media, adding that, “as the fourth estate of the realm, media plays an important role in democracy and development.”
He also called on media practitioners to maintain neutrality while discharging their dutues, pointing out that, “media’s neutrality is much needed now, for intensifying our democracy and development. That will also promote political choices.”
Ganduje said his administration would continue to encourage the media sector for the promotion of good governance, strengthening and deepening of democracy.
He, however, used the occasion to urge the National Assembly to come up with a strategy for drug abuse control in the country.
“I urge National Assembly to come up with proactive framework to checkmate drug abuse in the country.
“I am also advocating for financial consideration of broadcast media. Government should facilitate this to happen. Things like the provision of soft loans should be considered. This should be given attention by government for the promotion of our media industry,” he said.
