NUJ, Kaduna Council swears-in first female chair, Farida Abubakar (Pictures)
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna State Council, has sworn in the first female chairman, Farida Abubakar.
According to a statement signed by the Director-General Team Farida Campaign, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson, the swearing-in exercise took place at the Kaduna Council Secretariat on Thursday, December 16, 2021.
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The Credentials Committee Chairman, Evangelist Mordecai Ibrahim explained that she emerged unopposed, following the disqualification of her only opponent Asmau Yawo Halilu.
This development has made Farida break a record to make history not only in Kaduna State but entire Northern Nigeria.
Farida has vowed in her acceptance speech to ensure transparency in the running of the council.
“Alhamdulahi, we are grateful to Almighty Allah, for making us see this day and recording this victory.
“This feat is not just for me alone, but all journalists in Kaduna State. We will hit the ground running and immediately start by uniting all our members so that we can sustain the desired progress of our noble profession,” she added.
She thanked all members of the council for their tremendous support, prayers and goodwill.
The outgoing chairman of the council, Comrade Adamu Yusuf in his brief remarks, thanked all members for supporting him and his executives throughout their stewardship.
He commended the Mordecai Ibrahim-led Credentials Committee for being thorough and adhering to the NUJ constitution.
He wished the new chairman a successful tenure.
Barrister Ben Churchill Aniekwe Esq of Juris Consults administered the oath of office for the new chairman.
Subsequently, the outgoing chairman handed all documents of the council to the new chairman, Farida Abubakar.
All the members of the credentials committee were present at the swearing-in, namely, Abdulraheem Aodu, Iliyasu Suleiman, Hajiya Zainab Tanimu, and Mustapha Saye.
Outgoing executives present at the swearing-in include Adamu Yusuf (Chairman), Femi Adi (Secretary) and Mohammed Sabiu (Vice-Chairman).
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