Dederi takes over as Kano NUJ chairman
It is a new beginning for Kano Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) as Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi take-over as the Chairman of the State Council.
The ceremony attracted top flight NUJ chieftains, as huge but quality crowd of orderly members of the 4th estate of the ream was at hand at the famous Press Centre in Kano to add colour to the occasion.
Other idealistic individuals that took oath of office alongside Dederi as Chairman, includes Mustapha Gambo of the Pyramid FM Radio, Vice-chairman, Ace Sports writer, and immediate past SWAN Secretary, Abubakar Shehu Kwaru, Secretary, while Hajiya Hauwa Zaharaddeen of Radio Kano was sworn in as Assistant Secretary.
Nura Bala Ajingi, Treasurer, Abdullahi Hassan (Financial Secretary) and Salisu Kasim (Auditor).
In his inaugural address, Dederi, pledged to prioritize professionalism, and as well enhance members’ 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.
“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,” he said.
He commended the immediate past leadership of the NUJ for its inclusiveness and open door policy that helped immensely in knitting the union.
The outgoing chairman, Comrade Abbas Ibrahim, tasked the new executives to propel the state NUJ chapter to the next level.
