By Rabi’u Sunusi
The Kano State Government has expressed sadness over the death of Malam Ismail Garba Gwammaja, Director of Public Enlightenment at the Kano State Housing Corporation and Chairman of the Kano State Forum of Directors of Public Enlightenment and Public Relations Officers of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
Gwammaja died after a brief illness, leaving behind a record of service in public information, enlightenment and government public relations.
In a condolence message issued on behalf of the state government, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, PhD, extended condolences to the deceased’s immediate family, relatives, friends, colleagues, members of the forum, and the management and staff of the Kano State Housing Corporation.
Waiya said Gwammaja was a committed public servant whose contributions to information dissemination, public enlightenment and public relations helped strengthen communication between government institutions and the people of Kano State.
He noted that the late Gwammaja served in various ministries, departments and agencies of the state government as a Public Relations Officer before rising to the position of Director of Public Enlightenment.
According to the commissioner, his professional experience and dedication contributed to communicating government policies, programmes and activities, as well as promoting public awareness and understanding of government initiatives.
As chairman of the state forum of directors of public enlightenment and public relations officers, Gwammaja also provided professional leadership and encouraged collaboration among information and public relations practitioners across government institutions.
Waiya described his death as a significant loss to the state’s public information management sector, noting the importance of effective communication, public enlightenment and professional engagement to good governance and public service delivery.
He prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.
He also prayed for Allah to give his family, colleagues, friends and others affected by the loss the strength to bear the tragedy.