Gombe Correspondents’ Chapel lauds Alhassan’s emergence as NUJ national president
…….Describes Alhassan’s emergence as victory for journalists’ welfare
The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Gombe State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has congratulated the NUJ on the outcome of their eighth triennial delegates’ conference which saw the election of Comrade Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi as President.
This is contained in a press statement signed by Ms Hajara Leman, the Chairperson of the Chapel and Mr Peter Uwumarogie, the secretary and issued to journalists in Gombe on Thursday.
According to the statement, the Correspondents’ chapel sees the victory as a new chapter that would birth unity, professionalism, inclusiveness and transparency within the NUJ family.
“Knowing the antecedent of Alhassan, we are very much confident that the victory would trigger improvement in the welfare of journalists in the country as he is renowned for mobilising all necessary resource and connection towards ensuring that his vision for colleagues were actualised.
“Comrade Alhassan’s election is a symbol of the trust that journalists across the country have in him and his leadership ability to deliver,” the statement read.
While we congratulate the new NUJ President, the chapel members also thanked all delegates that gave Alhassan this mantle to lead the NUJ family; “no doubt, they will have good returns on their electoral investment in Comrade Alhassan.
“This is a new era that will herald greatness in all spheres for journalists.
“On behalf of the Gombe Correspondents’ Chapel, we herewith congratulate Comrade Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi on this overwhelming victory and wish him a successful journey in the leadership of the NUJ family.”
