The Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya, has applauded Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on his conferment with the Award of Excellence in Security Governance by the Institute of Security and Strategic Studies (ISSS).

Waiya, in a goodwill message issued to mark the recognition, described the award as a well-deserved honour that reflects the Kano State Government’s commitment to strengthening security, protecting lives and property, promoting peace and creating an enabling environment for sustainable socio-economic development.

According to the Commissioner, the recognition “goes beyond celebrating the governor’s leadership, as it also acknowledges the government’s strategic approach to addressing security challenges in the state.”

“This distinguished recognition is not only a celebration of His Excellency’s leadership but also a commendation of the commitment, courage and strategic approach of the Kano State Government towards strengthening security, protecting lives and property, promoting peace, and creating an enabling environment for sustainable socio-economic development,” Waiya added.

He remarked that security remained a critical foundation for the development and prosperity of any society, noting that the Kano State Government has continued to support security agencies and other stakeholders in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities.

Waiya also highlighted the government’s efforts to address the root causes of insecurity while encouraging greater community participation in crime prevention.

“The Government of Kano State has therefore continued to support the relevant security agencies and stakeholders in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities, while promoting initiatives aimed at addressing the root causes of insecurity and strengthening community participation in crime prevention,” he stated.

The commissioner said the award was particularly significant because it underscored the importance of political leadership in building a safe, peaceful and resilient society.

He maintained that security could not be achieved by government or security agencies alone, but required collective action from various sectors of society.

“Security is a shared responsibility requiring the collective efforts of government, security agencies, traditional institutions, religious leaders, civil society, the private sector, the media and citizens,” he said.

Waiya commended the ISSS for identifying and honouring leadership that demonstrates commitment to security governance and public safety.

He said such recognition would encourage continuous improvement in security administration and inspire other political leaders to place the safety and welfare of citizens at the centre of governance.

“Such recognition will undoubtedly encourage continuous improvement and inspire other leaders to place security and the welfare of citizens at the centre of governance,” the commissioner said.

He further praised the Institute of Security and Strategic Studies for its contribution to professional security education, strategic research, capacity development and stakeholder engagement.

According to him, these efforts are vital to strengthening Nigeria’s national security architecture and developing the human capacity needed to tackle emerging security challenges.

Waiya reaffirmed the Kano State Government’s commitment to working with security institutions, professional bodies, academia, communities and other stakeholders to build a safer and more prosperous state.

“As we celebrate this well-deserved honour, I wish to reaffirm the commitment of the Kano State Government to working collaboratively with security institutions, professional bodies, academia, communities and other stakeholders to build a safer, more peaceful and prosperous Kano State,” he said.

While congratulating Governor Yusuf once again, the commissioner urged the governor to regard the award as further encouragement to sustain initiatives aimed at promoting peace, security and development across Kano State.

He also wished the Institute of Security and Strategic Studies a successful conference and continued growth in its contribution to security governance and strategic development in Nigeria.