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<p>A veteran journalist, Dr. Garba Ubale Danbatta, has commended Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, for removing Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya from his position as Commissioner for Information in the state&#8217;s recent cabinet reshuffle.</p><div class="kPhyj2MO" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>Danbatta, who has more than 30 years of experience in journalism, made the commendation in a statement issued to the press, arguing that Waiya&#8217;s approach to managing the Ministry of Information was more reflective of civil society activism and advocacy than professional journalism.</p>
<p>According to the veteran journalist, the former commissioner&#8217;s activities did little to strengthen professional journalism standards and improve the reputation of the media industry in Kano State.</p>
<p>&#8220;As someone who has spent over 30 years in the field of journalism, I commend Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his decision to remove the former Commissioner for Information. His approach was not that of a journalist; rather, he operated like an activist, an approach that essentially distorted the profession because it conflicted with the established ethics and standards of journalism,&#8221; Danbatta said.</p>
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<p>He further alleged that Waiya&#8217;s activities had created a negative perception of Kano State among organisations monitoring media freedom, professional standards and the rights of journalists.</p>
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<p>&#8220;His actions created a negative perception of Kano State among organisations that monitor the media industry and the rights of journalists. It is truly regrettable,&#8221; he added.</p>
<p>Danbatta expressed hope that Governor Yusuf would appoint a suitably qualified and experienced professional to head the Ministry of Information, stressing the importance of appointing someone with a solid background in journalism and a cordial working relationship with media practitioners.</p>
<p>He said the next commissioner should prioritise the development of the media industry, promote professional ethics and work towards restoring the reputation of journalism in Kano State.</p>
<p>The veteran journalist also expressed his readiness to offer professional advice and support to the state government towards improving the media sector.</p>
<p>&#8220;If the Governor of Kano State takes this step, we, for our part, are prepared to continue offering our full support and advice to help improve the profession and elevate its standing in Kano State in the eyes of the world,&#8221; he stated.</p>
<p>Dr. Garba Ubale Danbatta has over three decades of experience in journalism, having worked with several media organisations in Nigeria and abroad.</p>
<p>His professional career includes service with the Hausa Service of Deutsche Welle (DW) in Bonn, Germany; the Hausa section of Daily Trust newspaper; and as Deputy Editor of Rariya newspaper.</p>
<p>He also served as an editor at Hamada Radio in Abuja and Head of the Hausa Service at Kiss FM, Abuja, before joining Radio Nigeria in a managerial capacity.</p>
<p>Waiya was recently reassigned from the Ministry of Information to the Ministry of Youth as part of Governor Yusuf&#8217;s cabinet reshuffle.</p>
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