The National Council of Local Government Information Officers of Nigeria (NACOLGION), in collaboration with the Adamawa State Ministry for Local Government Affairs, has urged information officers to strengthen grassroots communication through accurate and timely information on government policies and programmes.
The call was made at an event themed “Promoting Information Dissemination in Political Dispensation and Awareness Among Citizens of the State and at the Grassroots Level.”
The engagement highlighted the role of information officers in bridging communication gaps between government and citizens and promoting public participation in governance.
Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon. Barrister Leader Leneke, urged information officers to discharge their responsibilities diligently by providing accurate, timely and relevant information.
He emphasised the need to explain government policies, programmes and activities clearly to help citizens understand their objectives and participate meaningfully in governance.
The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr. Edgar Amos Sunday, stressed the importance of maintaining cordial relations with the public and establishing effective feedback mechanisms.
He urged information officers to communicate citizens’ concerns and expectations to the government while upholding accuracy, credibility and professionalism in their work.
Awards were also presented to distinguished personalities in recognition of their contributions and service. Recipients included the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Mijinyawa, the Marafan Adamawa; the Chairman of the Adamawa State Local Government Service Commission, Chief Kennedy Dauda, mni; and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Pastor Hunmushi Wonoshikou.
Other dignitaries present included Public Relations Officer Suleman Nauroje, Professor John Ngamsa and the Deputy Director of Media and Communication, Mr. Daniel Dahiru, alongside other invited guests.
The event reaffirmed the importance of professional information management and effective public communication in strengthening relations between government and communities across Adamawa State.
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