Gov Yusuf distributes 450 bags of rice to Kano journalists for Ramadan 
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State, has distributed about 450 bags of 25kg rice to journalists bodies in the state in the spirit of the Ramadan fast.
The event, held at the Kano Press Centre, was overseen by the spokesperson for the governor, Malam Sunusi Bature, and the state Commissioner for Information, Comrade Abdullahi Wayya.
Beneficiaries included; key media organizations such as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), and the Forum of Media House Managers, among others.
Speaking, Bature said that the governor’s gesture was aimed at supporting journalists during Ramadan, ensuring they can continue their work with ease.
Malam, Sulaiman Abdullahi Bederi, the state Chairman of NUJ, praised the initiative, calling it “the first time such a gesture has been extended to all categories of media in the state.
“This initiative underscores the governor’s commitment to media welfare and strengthens the relationship between the government and the press, highlighting the role of journalists in promoting transparency and accountability,” he said.
