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| Image ; Group picture of the pioneer Chapel officials and invited dignitaries. |
By Salisu Kabuga
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council, has taken a significant step in recognizing the growing importance of online media by inaugurating the State Online Media Chapel.
Speaking at the event, held on Sunday at the Kano Council Secretariat of the NUJ, the Kano State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Waiya, expressed his long-standing support for journalism and affirmed his belief in the nobility of the profession.
"We support this process and aim to bring reforms to the information sector," he said.
He declared that "the chapel is open for all online practitioners to register, and unity is one of its strongest pillars."
In his opening address, the Chairman of the Inaugural Committee, veteran journalist Ahmed Aminu, emphasized the crucial role online media plays in disseminating information to a wide range of audiences.
"The idea of the government under the tutelage of the commissioner of information and state government is happy to see all the online practitioners under one umbrella, in order to make information authentic, reliable, and objective," he said.
Aminu called on journalists to adhere to the ethics and core values of their profession, being reliable allies of society's growth.
He also cautioned journalists to avoid speculation, fake news, and the spread of rumors, urging them to verify and fact-check information before reporting to the general public.
On his part, the Chairman of the Kano Council of NUJ, Comrade Suleiman A. Dederi, who administered the oath to the newly inaugurated executives of the Kano Online Media Chapel, said the council's leadership played a crucial role in the inauguration of the chapel.
"The inauguration of the chapel marks a new era in online journalism in Kano State. With the support of the state government and the NUJ, online media practitioners can now work together to promote authentic and reliable information," he emphasised.
The newly inaugurated Chairman of the Kano Online Media Chapel, Comrade Abubakar Dangambo, expressed gratitude and commitment in his acceptance speech.
"We are not here to compete with traditional media—we are here to complement, innovate, and lead the way in responsible, ethical, and impactful journalism in the digital age," he said.
Dangambo however pledged to earn the public trust, ensuring that the content upholds the highest standards of truth, fairness, and integrity. "As online journalists, we have a duty not only to inform but to inspire progress and development in our society," he added.
Other leaders of the chapel who were sworn in include Kahdija Aliyu as Vice Chairman, Isiyaku Ahmad as Secretary, Zahrau Nasir Ahmed as Assistant Secretary, Zainab Abdurrahman Mai Agogo as Financial Secretary, Abbas Yushau Yusuf as Treasurer, and Musa Ahmad Durumin Iya as Auditor.
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