Vanguard Reporter emerges vice chairman in Nasarawa NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel election

By Abel Daniel, Lafia

Vanguard analogous successful Nasarawa State, Abel Daniel, has been elected Vice Chairman of the Nasarawa State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).

Comrade Abubakar Abdullahi of Daily Trust emerged arsenic Chairman, portion Christopher Nyamtu of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) was elected Secretary successful a keenly contested predetermination monitored by the NUJ State Chairman, Comrade Salihu Alkali.

Abdullahi secured 21 votes to decision Danjuma Joseph of National Accord online newspaper, who scored 9 votes. Similarly, Nyamtu polled 21 votes to bushed Augustine Kuza of Nigerian Pilot, who garnered 9 votes.

Other elected officers see Awayi Kuje of the News Agency of Nigeria (Assistant Secretary); Michael David of Daily Independent (Financial Secretary); Collins Agwam of Punch (Treasurer); and Aliyu Muraki of FRCN Kaduna (Auditor).

In his remarks, NUJ State Chairman, Comrade Salihu Alkali, congratulated the outgoing executives led by Isaac Ukpoju for their integrity and transparent leadership, and commended the creaseless behaviour of the election.

He urged the caller squad to physique connected the achievements of their predecessors and prioritise members’ welfare.

Responding, recently elected Chairman Abubakar Abdullahi pledged to beforehand unity and guarantee an inclusive medication that prioritises the interests of each members.

He commended the electoral committee for conducting a credible canvass and expressed appreciation to the NUJ State Council for its supervision and guidance.

“The mandate fixed to america is to service each members, and we volition enactment unneurotic to beforehand the payment of journalists successful Nasarawa,” Abdullahi said.

Outgoing Chairman Isaac Ukpoju, successful his handover speech, highlighted achievements nether his tenure, including securing a conducive moving situation and fostering cordial relations betwixt the chapel and authorities agencies.

He urged the caller executives to prolong peace, unity, and professionalism among members.

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