By Isyaku Ibrahim
Kano State Government will remain adamant in according men of the pen industry the support they deserved
The Commissioner for Information Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya made the disclosure while declaring open a two day fora for on line Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists holding in Dutse the Jigawa State Capital with the theme “Strengthening Digital Journalism Through Ethical Practice and Perspective onLine Engagement ”
Comrade Waiya who hailed the selection of the topic said the state Governor going by his people oriented policies and programmes will continue to offer the fourth estate of the realm both financial and logistic assistance aimed at observing their functions of enlightening,educating ,
entertaining and above all providing a linkage between the government and the governed
The Government mouthpiece described the on line Chapel as the future of the journalism industry hence enjoined them to hold their jobs in high esteem ,passion and utmost seriousness
The Commissioner who said the formation of the on line Chapel was one of best thing that ever happened in the field charged the members to observe their respective assignment ethically with a view to setting the pace for others to follow
Comrade Waiya maintained that as the world is now fast revolving, they must adapt certain innovations so as not to be left behind
The Commissioner enjoined them to translate what they would acquire into practice stressing the need to make unity, openness and understanding their watchwords so as to become shining lights
Earlier the Chairman of the Chapel Comrade Abubakar Dangambo
adulated the present administration over its untiring support to the outfit since its establishment
He pointed out that the retreat was aimed at brainstorming as well widening the scope of learning of fellow members with a view to becoming role models in the midst of their peers in the field
Speaking in a similar vein his colleague of the main stream NuJ State wing, Comrade Suleiman Abdullahi Dederi said the working journalists fraternity in Kano will ever remain grateful to the administration of Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf over his laudable policies and programmes since assuming the exalted seat which he said benefited members of the industry both dead and alive
The two Day retreat will wind up with the presentation of lectures by resource persons
