The Kano State Government has expressed grief over the death of Malam Ismail Garba Gwammaja, Director of Public Enlightenment at the Kano State Housing Corporation and Chairman of the state’s Forum of Directors of Public Enlightenment and Public Relations Officers of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
Reports say that Gwammaja died on Tuesday, after a brief illness.
In a condolence statement issued on Tuesday, the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, described the deceased as a committed public servant whose contributions strengthened government communication and public enlightenment in the state.
Waiya, who conveyed the condolences on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the ministry and the information and public relations community, extended sympathies to the deceased’s family, friends, colleagues and the management and staff of the Kano State Housing Corporation.
According to the commissioner, 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.
He said the deceased played an important role in disseminating government policies, programmes and activities, as well as promoting public awareness and understanding of government initiatives.Kano state news
Waiya also noted that Gwammaja provided professional leadership as chairman of the state’s forum of public enlightenment directors and public relations officers, fostering collaboration among information and communication practitioners across government institutions.
He described the death as a significant loss to Kano State’s public information management sector, particularly at a time when effective communication and public engagement remain essential to good governance and service delivery.
The commissioner 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 grant the bereaved family, friends, colleagues and other affected persons the strength to bear the loss.