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By Salisu K Ismail
Kano state government applauded the members of the Association of Kano Online Journalists ASKOJ for their immense contributions to the state government and the society at large.
This was stated by the Director General, Media and Publicity to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Sanusi Bature D/Tofa while speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected executives of Association of Kano Online Journalists (ASKOJ) held at the NUJ Press Centre, Kano.
He said, their role in timely dissemination of positive information about the Government cannot be overemphasized.
The DG, represented by the Director, Public Enlightenment, Kano State Government House, Aliyu Yusu wished the new excos success and pledged government's support in their field of endeavour.
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| Newly Sworn in ASKOJ executives, in group picture with some dignitaries at the occasion. |
In a remark, Kano State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Kano State, Halilu Baba Dantiye thanked members of the association for their support to the state government and called for more and better projection of government policies and programmes as it concerns the people and state at large.
Represented the Director Special Service, Kano State Ministry of Information, Mal. Aminu Yassar said the commissioner who was attending to another public function with the Governor deemed it worthy to be part of the event considering the contributions of the association to the state government and the citizens at large.
He assured the Association of continued support and urge other members of the same profession to emulate ASKOJ in ensuring sanity in the profession.
In his goodwill message at the occasion, the Director, Department of State Service, Mr. Alhassan Indasu, described New Media Journalists as critical stakeholders in the fight against, fake news, disinformation and misinformation.
Mr. Indasu said, without Online Journalists, even services like the DSS won't deliver as expected.
The DSS Director, Kano Command, represented by Assistant Director in-charge of Open Source Intelligence, Usman Muhammad said, the Association will also help a great deal in combating fake news and positive perception management of the public and as such appeal to the new excos for their support while assuring them of every support needed.
While admonishing the Officials of the Association, Barr. Kabir Yusuf urged them to be faithful to the constitution of the group adding that the oath which they have taken must be respected and taken seriously.
Yusuf emphasised that any member who goes against the oath would be queried and appropriate disciplinary measures would be meted according to the constitution.
In his message, the Public Relation Officer, Nigeria Customs Service Training College, Kano, Isa Danbaba wished ASKOJ progress and a successful tenure for the new executive.
"On behalf of my Commandant and the National PRO, we wish you a successful tenure. You have been our partners and we hope the tempo of cooperation will be sustained".
ASKOJ officials that have been sworn in today are Yakubu Salisu (former acting chairman of the Association), now elected and substantive Chairman, Salisu Ismail Kabuga as Vice-Chairman, Yusuf Issa An-Nuphawi as Secretary of the Association.
Others include Khadija Ibrahim as Treasurer, Abdulbaki Ali Ahmad Sharifai as Financial Secretary, and Hadiza Musa Yusuf as Assistant Secretary.
Dignitaries at the event include representatives of Kano/Jigawa Customs, Triumph Newspaper, Correspondents and other Media Houses within the State.
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