A new Executive Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists NUJ Kano State, has been sworn in.
The new Leadership took over the affairs of the union after two successful tenures of the immediate past EXCO led by Abbas Ibrahim.
The Kano state Commissioner of Information Baba Halilu Dantiye, advised the new leadership to unite members and be professional in their dealings.
He also called on the NAWOJ Kano chapter to have a formidable leadership for a stronger union.
“The vacuum is there and you need to do something urgently to fill it. It is for the good of the union.”
The new NUJ Chairman Suleiman Dederi promised to strengthen Professional training for members and ensure improved welfare.
“As we embark on this new chapter, I am committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, fostering a culture of integrity, and advocating for the rights and welfare of all journalists in Kano State.”
He commended the immediate past leadership of the NUJ fo their inclusiveness and open door policy as well as ensuring Professionalism.
“I must acknowledge the exemplary efforts of the outgoing executive. Their dedication and hard work have laid a solid foundation upon which we will continue to build.”
The President National Association of Women Journalists NAWOJ Aisha Ibrahim encouraged the new Executives to live up to expectations and make the council proud.
The former Chairman NUJ Kano chapter Abbas Ibrahim, urged the new Executives to take the new responsibility with all seriousness and propel NUJ Kano chapter to the next level.
Ibrahim thanked Allah for successful tenures and the support they enjoyed from members.
He enumerated achievements recorded within the two tenures to includes construction of over 20 shops, securing two buses, renovation of NUJ hall among others.
He identified lack of access to information as a challenge to practitioners, calling on both public and private agencies to always avail journalists with information for the benefits of the society
The swearing in of the new Executives Kano chapter was well attended by state government functionaries and other union leaders.
The new Leadership has Suleiman Dederi as Chairman, Mustapha Gambo Muhammad Of Radio Nigeria Pyramid FM as Vice, Abubakar Kwaru Secretary and four other officials.