By Rauf Oyewole
The Kano State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has elected The Guardian Correspondent, Murtala Adewale as the Chairman to lead the Chapel for the next three years.
Adewale emerged victorious during the keenly contested election of Tuesday after he polled 17 votes to defeat his close challenger –Ahmad Sorondinki of ThisDay Newspapers, who scored 12 votes.
Other elected journalists include; Salihu Ali of Voice of Nigeria (VON) as Assistant Secretary who defeated Khadija Aliyu of FRCN. Mrs. Longtong Yakubu of Leadership Newspapers was elected Auditor.
The following elected officials emerged unopposed: Vice Chairman, Yusuf Bala of VON, Secretary: Salim Umar Ibrahim of Daily Trust, Treasurer: Bashir Bello of Vanguard Newspapers, Financial Secretary: Ramatu Garba of News Agency of Nigeria - NAN
Chairman of the Credentials Committee, Fanen Ihyongo, announced the results and commended members for their peaceful conduct and commitment to democratic principles.
Also, Acting Chairman of the Kano State NUJ Council, Mustapha Gambo, who represented the Council Chairman, Comrade Suleiman Dederi, presented certificates of return to the newly elected executives.
The newly elected Chairman, Murtala Adewale described his victory as the dawn of a new era, pledging to unite members, promote welfare, and prioritise capacity building within the chapel.
“This is a mandate for change, inclusion, and collective progress. I promise to carry everyone along and elevate the profile and professionalism of our chapel,” he said.
On his part, the representative of the state council chairman, Mustapha Gambo, commended the chapel for conducting a free, fair, and peaceful election, urging the new leadership to be accountable, transparent, and inclusive in steering the affairs of the chapel.
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