By Ibrahim Muhammad Kano The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council, has held its Congress meeting at the Press ...
By Ibrahim Muhammad Kano
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council, has held its Congress meeting at the Press Centre Conference Hall, where it deliberated on professional, political, social and developmental issues affecting the state.
At the end of the meeting held on 31st October, 2026, the Congress issued a communique containing several resolutions.
According to the communique, the Congress commended the Kano State Government for establishing the Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and for appointing Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado as its Chairman. It appealed to residents of the state to give the task force maximum support and cooperation to enable it discharge its responsibilities effectively.
On politics, the Congress called on politicians and political stakeholders to conduct their electioneering activities ahead of the 2027 general elections in accordance with established rules and regulations. It further urged them to shun political thuggery, hate speech and the use of defamatory language capable of undermining peace and unity in the state.
The Congress also called on the Kano State Government to urgently intervene in the recurring farmers-herders conflicts across the state to prevent further loss of lives and destruction of property, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to promote peaceful coexistence between farming and herding communities.
On fire prevention, the Congress urged the state government and relevant agencies to intensify public awareness campaigns on fire prevention and safety measures, particularly as the harmattan season approaches, to minimise the risk of fire outbreaks.
While commending the state government for its efforts towards revitalizing the water supply system which has improved the provision of potable water within the Kano metropolis, the Congress urged the government to extend similar interventions to rural communities to ensure wider access to clean and safe drinking water.
The Congress also acknowledged and commended the recent cabinet reshuffle by the state government, describing it as a positive step towards strengthening governance and service delivery. It appealed to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to consider appointing a professional from the media industry as Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, in view of the strategic importance of the ministry.
On road safety, the Congress called on traffic regulatory agencies to intensify road-user education and public enlightenment campaigns to reduce road accidents, particularly in view of the ongoing road infrastructure development and increasing traffic activities within the metropolis.
The Congress appreciated the NUJ Kano State Council for successfully securing the hosting rights of the forthcoming Media Security Summit in Kano State, describing the development as a significant achievement.
The meeting also witnessed the filling of the previously vacant position of Assistant Secretary with Comrade Mubarak Ismaila Madungurum, a professional journalist with ARTV Kano.
The Congress observed special prayers in honour of departed colleagues and relatives, including Ismaila Garba Gwammja; the mother of the NUJ Kano State Council Vice Chairman, Comrade Mustapha Gambo; and the wife of Comrade Dahiru Ibrahim Biso. It prayed for the peaceful repose of their souls.
The communique was signed by the Communique Committee Chairman, Comrade Abba Murtala (ARTV), Comrade Uba Abdullahi (KOMC) Member, and Comrade Sunusi A. Kofar Naisa (KOMC) Member/Secretary.
It was e-signed by Comrade Sulaiman Dederi, Chairman, NUJ Kano State Council and Comrade Hauwa Zaharadeen, Secretary, NUJ Kano State Council.
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