By Nasir Shuaibu
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State Council, has pledged continued support to the newly inaugurated executives of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Bauchi Chapter.
The pledge came during the inauguration of the re-elected NAWOJ executives who will steer the affairs of the association for another three years.
Comrade Umar Sa’idu, Chairman of NUJ in the state, congratulated the team led by Rashida Yusuf and urged them to carry all members along in their leadership.
He commended the previous executive for strengthening the chapter, describing it as vibrant and active within the NUJ structure, and advised the new officers to maintain close liaison with the State Council for greater progress.
The National President of NAWOJ, Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim, represented by Zonal Secretary, Hajiya Hauwa Aliyu, formally dissolved the former executive before administering the oath of office.
In her remarks, Chairperson Rashida Yusuf thanked members for their trust and pledged to consolidate on past achievements through improved professionalism, unity, and advocacy initiatives.
She commended and appreciated all stakeholders for their untiring support throughout the past three years and solicited for stronger partnership and collaboration to enhance the overall success and visibility of NAWOJ in the state.
Responding on behalf of the newly re-elected officers, Amina Ahmed of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) expressed appreciation to members for the confidence reposed in the new executive.
She assured that the team would not disappoint but would work diligently to justify the trust placed in them.
The electoral process was supervised by Zainab Agboola of NTA, who chaired the electoral committee.
Those who were re-elected into various positions unopposed are Rashida Yusuf from Bauchi State Television (BATV) was returned as Chairperson, alongside Maryamu Bala from Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) as Vice Chairperson, Amina Ahmed from News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as Secretary, Diana Yojana from Ministry of Information as Treasurer, and Amina Midi Abdullahi from Globe FM (FRCN) as Financial Secretary.
Other officials elected but absent during the swearing-in ceremony were Rahama Mutashi from Globe FM (FRCN) as Assistant Secretary, and Firdausi Bakondi from Eagle Radio as Auditor.
Our correspondent reports that the process went smoothly without any hindrance, as members expressed satisfaction with the exercise.
The members also called on the newly elected executives to justify the confidence reposed in them through effective and inclusive leadership.
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