By Salisu Kabuga
The Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed profound gratitude to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his benevolent support in hosting the just-concluded National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Kano.
In a statement made available to newsmen in Kano, the Secretary of the NUJ Kano State Council, Comrade Abubakar Shehu Kwaru, described the 11th to 13th August event as unique, excellent, and lively.
The NEC meeting, which was attended by almost all NEC members, including national working committee members, zonal leaders, state council chairmen, and secretaries nationwide, was a resounding success.
According to Comrade Kwaru, the event was a dream come true for many participating journalists from across the country who had been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to visit the vibrant city of Kano. The NUJ Kano State Council Chairman, Comrade Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi, and Secretary, Comrade Abubakar Shehu Kwaru, collectively penned the message.
The highlight of the conference included a media tour to project sites undertaken by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's administration, a call to the Chief Executive who was represented by his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, NEC session, dinner night, and interaction with veteran journalists in Kano.
However, the NUJ Kano State Council expressed deep appreciation to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his gracious hosting of the occasion through his untiring financial benevolence and also commended the Governor's Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, for his unwavering commitment to the program.
The council's message further adored the NUJ President, Comrade Alhassan Yahya, and his team for their profound solidarity and dedication to the cause and wished them a safe journey to their respective domains.
The statement further reads that "the successful hosting of the NEC meeting in Kano is a testament to the state's commitment to promoting journalism and media development. The event provided a platform for journalists to share ideas, discuss industry challenges, and network. It also showcased Kano's hospitality and vibrant culture, leaving a lasting impression on the visiting journalists."
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