Speech by Commissioner of Information & Internal Affairs, Kano State Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Members of the Civil Society Organizations, Media Practitioners, Local Government Information Officers, and All Residen ts of Kano State: I stand before you today with great honor and responsibility as the Commissioner of Information and In ternal Affairs of Kano State. Thank you for gathering here, for your commitment to the service of our people, and for yo ur unwavering dedication to transparency, accountability, and good governance. We have come together at a crucial time f or our State — a time when the voice of the citizen is more important than ever. Civil Society Organizations are vital bridges between government and the people. They carry the hopes and expectations of our communities, helping to shape p olicy outcomes for the common good. This administration, under His Excellency Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has pledged to lead with integrity, openness and