Isyaku Ibrahim
New Leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists in Kano under Comrade Suleiman Dederi has vowed to steer a transprent council
The Chairman uttered the statement while administering the oath of office at the Outfi’s office adjacent farm centre in the metropolis on Saturday
Comrade Dederi hailed the immediate past council under Abbas Ibrahim and Abba Murtala for their superb effort in making the second largest council across the country a model among it peers
He pleaded for the support of one and all in that regard in their quest to attain set goals
He reminded fellow members and friends of the reverred union of the need to alert him whenever he erred as he is not a demi god and should not forget to lodge suggestions and constructive criticism aimed at propelling him in meeting the demands of the majority
Comrade Dederi however vowed to accord training and retraining of members, their welfare and improve rapport with other organizations utmost priority in order to ensure the ends justify the means
He thumbed up the credential committee for their diligence towards ensuring a smooth and rancour free inauguration
While speaking a veteran journalist, Comrade Suleiman Ya”u Sule enjoined the new crop of leaders to be opened and mindful of their actions as for everything is time appointed as according to him as they entered one day they will abdicate hence enjoined them to observe their dealings according to the orbit of the law
While speaking state commissioner for Information, Comrade Baba Halilu Dantiye ,who pledged present administration’s readiness to work with the fourth estate of the realm in attaining spelt out credentials however reiterated their resolve in according men of the journalism industry adequate training and retraining so as to keep them abreast
He congratulated the new team hoping they would consolidate on the traits of their predecessors
On her part, Chairperson of the National Association of Women Journalists Hajiya A”ishatu Bura, who described the election of Comrade Dederi to the position as a challenge to upcoming generations hoped he will use his wherewithal in boosting the image of the Council being the largest across the north
Speaking similarly, vice Chairman of the NUJ northern zone, Comrade Muhammad Tukur Umar, thanked the outgone team for their feat challenging the new leadership to consolidate on that
While addressing the gathering in an emotion ladden voice,its immediate past chairman Comrade Abbas Ibrahim says as anything that has a beginning must surely has an end, their tenure had elapsed but they would remain delightful over the rapid development recorded during their term more than ever before specifically in the areas of physical structures and training and retraining of members
He pointed out that one of their positive legacies was how they left a debt free administration with eight hundred and nineteen thousand Naira in its account
He seized the medium to thank all those that supported their team in attaining success hoping Comrade Dederi and his new board will do their utmost best in that regard
In his speech , Chairman of the Credential Committee Comrade Salisu Babangida who described the task as very challenging thanked fellow colleagues for their undiluted support and cooperation so as to achieve set purposes
The new team under Comrade Suleiman Dederi, encompass Mustapha Gambo vice Chairman, Abubakar Shehu Kwaru Secretary, Hauwa Zaharaddeen Assistant Secretary, Nura Bala Ajingi Treasurer, Abdullahi Hassan Financial Secretary and Salisu Kassim Yakasai Auditor
