By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman
The Kano State Ministry of Justice has cautioned media practitioners against biased and inaccurate reports concerning the welfare of State Counsels, insisting that the government does not owe any counsel salaries or entitlements.
The Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Barrister Mustapha Nuraddeen Muhd, made the clarification in a statement issued on Friday in Kano.
He said the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has taken significant steps to improve the welfare and working conditions of State Counsels in the state.
According to him, the current government has sponsored State Counsels to attend annual conferences, paid their practising fees, provided medical allowances, procured official robes, and supplied laptops to enhance their professional efficiency.
“These efforts are clear evidence of the government’s commitment to creating a conducive working environment for State Counsels to deliver effective legal services,” he said.
The Solicitor-General urged journalists to uphold professionalism and verify facts before publication, warning against misinformation capable of undermining public confidence in government institutions.
He reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, justice delivery, and collaboration with stakeholders—including the media—in building a fair and just society.