By Rabi’u Sunusi
Kano State Government has commenced moves to revive Triumph Publishing Company and restore the newspaper to full-scale print publication through the rehabilitation of its facilities and provision of modern printing equipment.
The State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, stated this when he led the Chairman of the House Committee on Information and Member representing Ungoggo Local Government, Hon. Sa’ad Aminu Ungoggo, on an inspection visit to Triumph Publishing Company in Kano.
Speaking during the inspection, Comrade Waiya described Triumph Publishing Company as one of the oldest surviving state-owned newspaper companies in the country, established during the administration of the late Alhaji Abubakar Rimi.
He said the purpose of the visit was to enable the House Committee on Information to have first-hand knowledge of the condition of the company and identify areas requiring urgent government intervention.
The Commissioner noted that the company, which once played a significant role in the development of journalism and information dissemination in Kano and beyond, is currently operating on a skeletal basis, with its activities largely limited to online publication.
He stressed the need to revive the company and restore its capacity to publish newspapers in print through the rehabilitation of its facilities and provision of modern printing equipment.
According to him, the revival of Triumph Publishing Company is important not only because of its historical significance but also because of its role in preserving the rich journalistic heritage of Kano State and providing credible information to the public.
Comrade Waiya said the Ministry would continue to work with the House Committee on Information to complement the efforts of the State Government towards repositioning the company and restoring its lost glory.
He urged the staff of Triumph Publishing Company to rededicate themselves to their duties, embrace modern methods of journalism and remain open to changes required to meet contemporary professional standards.
The Commissioner assured the staff that the State Government would support training and retraining programmes aimed at improving their professional capacity and preparing them for the demands of modern journalism.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Hon. Sa’ad Aminu Ungoggo, said the committee was at Triumph Publishing Company to assess its condition and identify areas where government intervention was required to revive the organisation.
He said the committee would work closely with the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs to ensure that the company receives the necessary attention, particularly in the areas of rehabilitation, modern printing equipment and improved working facilities.
The Chairman stressed the importance of providing government-owned media organisations with modern equipment, saying that the provision of contemporary working materials was essential for them to operate effectively and meet global standards.
Conducting the Commissioner and the committee members round the company, the Acting Managing Director of Triumph Publishing Company, Alhaji Hamisu, explained the condition of the organisation and highlighted the challenges affecting its full operation.
He commended the Commissioner and the House Committee for visiting the company and showing commitment towards securing government intervention for its rehabilitation and revival.
He expressed optimism that the inspection would lead to concrete measures that would enable Triumph Publishing Company to resume full newspaper production and regain its position as a major media organisation in Kano State.
