Sokoto Government Launches Social Media Training to Digitalize Governance
The Sokoto State Government has initiated a three-day capacity-building workshop to train information officers on the strategic use of social media for public engagement, marking a decisive step towards digitizing its communication system and strengthening its connection with citizens.
The workshop, themed “Amplifying Government Communication: Embracing Social Media for Public Communication,” opened on Monday at Dankani Guest Palace, Sokoto, with top government officials calling for responsible and proactive use of digital platforms.
The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Alhaji Sambo Bello Danchadi, stated that the initiative is part of Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto’s broader vision to make government communication transparent, responsive, and citizen-centered.
“In today’s world, governance is no longer about what is done behind closed doors, but how well those actions are communicated,” Danchadi noted. He emphasized that effective communication is a key driver of good governance and urged participants to develop digital literacy and ethical online engagement skills.
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The Managing Director of Khadilad Support Services Ltd, Alhaji Muhammad Nasir Ladan (mni), whose firm organized the training, described social media as “a powerful tool for shaping perceptions and promoting inclusive development.”
Ladan stated that with 70 percent of Nigerians active online, the training aims to empower information officers to shape positive narratives, promote state programs, and respond swiftly to misinformation.
Malam Sani Umar, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Online Media, commended the initiative as a strategic move to enhance the state’s digital communication framework.
“The public space today is driven by conversations, not monologues,” he said, adding that the training will ensure officers are not only disseminating facts but also engaging citizens constructively and transparently.
The workshop will expose participants to key aspects of digital communication, including content creation, analytics, and crisis management, with a view to strengthening Sokoto State’s online visibility and public trust in governance.
Resource persons at the event included Prof Zokey Ikechukwu, Brig Sani Usman Kukasheka (Rtd), and Malam Yushau Shuaib of PRNigeria.
Observers noted that the programme marks a major milestone in the state’s drive toward digital governance, leveraging technology and communication to promote transparency, accountability, and citizen participation.
By PRNigeria
