ES Kano Censorship Board Unveils New Director Films, Danhassan

By Farouk I. Musa

The Executive Secretary, Kano State Censorship Board, Abba El-Mustapha, has formally introduced the newly-appointed Director Films, Lawan Hamisu Danhassan, during a meeting with Kano State Proprietors of Open Theaters Association at the conference hall of the agency.

The ES urged members of the association to give optimum support and cooperation to the new Director as they did to his predecessor.

El-Mustapha assured all Kannywood family that with the new Director onboard, the film industry in the state would witness a tremendous development, taking into cognizance of Danhassan's vast knowledge and experience in this line.

Speaking earlier, the new Director gave his assurance to the ES and the entire members of Kannywood industry that he will re-tightening his belt and tirelessly work in order to uplift the industry, and move the state forward, entertainment-wise.

He then solicited for the cooperation of the proprietors of the state theaters and members of the Kano-based Hausa film industry in general, advising them to be law-abiding while conducting their respective legitimate businesses. 

Danhassan further cautioned them to be extra careful in conducting their business by making sure that Islamic tenets and injuctions and the culture of good people of Kano are not trampled upon.

Speaking on behalf of the proprietors, the chairman of the association, Sani Tahir, better known as Boy One, congratulated the new Director for his appointment, which he described as "well-deserved" and "timely," pledging full support and cooperation of members of his association.

Before his appointment into the present position, Lawan Hamisu Danhassan was a Deputy Director Information at State Ministry of Information. Priority to that, he worked at different ministries and agencies as public relations officer for many years, an avenue that earned him a vast experience and versatility in the image-making industry.