APC INFORMATION COMMISSIONERS MOVE TO STRENGTHEN FEDERAL-STATE COMMUNICATION AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS

By Habibu Yusuf Babura

APC INFORMATION COMMISSIONERS MOVE TO STRENGTHEN FEDERAL-STATE COMMUNICATION AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS

Commissioners of Information from All Progressives Congress (APC)-controlled states have resolved to strengthen collaboration with the Federal Government to enhance public communication, improve policy awareness and ensure effective information dissemination ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The resolution was reached at a meeting convened by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, with Commissioners of Information from APC-controlled states in Abuja on Thursday.

The meeting, attended by 20 commissioners, focused on addressing communication challenges and developing practical strategies for improving public understanding of government policies, programmes and achievements across the country.

In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the commissioners called for a unified communication framework across federal and state information structures to promote consistency, strengthen public engagement and ensure effective dissemination of government policies.

They, however, emphasised that the framework should accommodate local languages, cultural differences and community realities to ensure that government messages reach citizens effectively at the grassroots.

The commissioners also advocated improved access to information on Federal Government projects, interventions and social programmes to enable state information managers to accurately communicate their implementation, benefits and impact.

Recognising the growing influence of digital platforms, the meeting called for stronger engagement with social media platforms, local content creators, bloggers and micro-influencers to expand the reach of government communication.

The communiqué further highlighted the need to strengthen media literacy, improve the capacity and preparedness of government spokespersons, and provide adequate resources to support effective public communication, particularly at the state level.

On the political environment ahead of the 2027 general elections, the commissioners stressed the importance of responsible political communication and peaceful electoral processes.

They urged government communicators to discourage inflammatory statements, promote constructive public engagement and support efforts to prevent electoral violence.

The commissioners also reaffirmed their commitment to sustained engagement among the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, campaign communication structures and state information managers.

They resolved to continue consultations through further meetings ahead of the 2027 general elections to strengthen information sharing, improve coordination and ensure effective communication of government policies and programmes.

The communiqué was signed by Sagir Musa Ahmed, Chairman of the Progressive Commissioners of Information Forum (PCIF) and Jigawa State Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sport and Culture.