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 state’s 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 legacy of dedicated public service and contributions to information dissemination and public relations in Kano State.
The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, expressed the government’s condolences in a statement issued on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
Comrade Waiya, on behalf of the state government under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, 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.
He described Gwammaja as a committed public servant whose contributions to public enlightenment and government-public relations helped strengthen communication between government institutions and the people.
According to the Commissioner, the deceased served as a Public Relations Officer in various ministries, departments and agencies of the Kano State Government before rising to the position of Director of Public Enlightenment.
He said Gwammaja played an important role in communicating government policies, programs and activities, while promoting public awareness and understanding of government initiatives.
Comrade Waiya also noted that, as chairman of the state’s forum of information and public relations officers, Gwammaja provided professional leadership and encouraged collaboration among practitioners across government institutions.
He added that the deceased’s commitment to information management and professional cooperation contributed to efforts to improve public communication in the state.
The Commissioner described Gwammaja’s death as a significant loss to Kano State’s public information management sector, particularly at a time when effective communication and public enlightenment remain essential to good governance and service delivery.
Comrade Waiya 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 irreparable loss.
