Rajab remains NUJ Yobe Council Chairman as he returns Unopposed


By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu

The Nigeria Union of Journalists Yobe state Council has on Tuesday inaugurated new executive members that would steer it’s affairs for the period of three years.

Comrade Rajab Mohammed Ismail was re-elected unopposed as Council Chairman at the just concluded election held at the Yobe Council Secretariat.

With him to steer the mantle of leadership were Usman Mohammed Nasoro,vice Chairman,Alhassan Sule Mamudo,Council Secretary,Babayo Wakili,Assistant Secretary, Murjanatu Hamisu Yalwa , Auditor,Baba Shehu Mohammed, treasurer was also returned unopposed.


However, one vacant positions, that of the financial secretary has been scheduled for bye-election which is to be announced in due course.     

Rajab,after the dissolution of the house and the taking of oath which was administered by Barrister Abdulrahman Mohammed Karage had in his acceptance speech promised to do all it takes together with his team of officers to reposition the council.

Comrade Rajab who appreciated the  support from the esteemed members who found them worthy of serving them again said,within the period under review they have tried their best in advancing the course of their members in various ways; such as training and capacity building in and outside Yobe State. 


"We're doing this in batches and hope to ensure that everyone enjoys it.Training is paramount to media practitioners as it enables meeting up with the challenges of practice as well as ensuring professionalism.

"My address will not be complete without showing our appreciation to the Executive Governor of Yobe State Mai Mala Buni for the continuous support he has been rendered to journalists Journalism and media organizations in the state,we remain grateful to him and his administration.

The NUJ Chairman has noted that,over the time the council has enjoyed support from Director General Press and Media Affairs,Commissioner Yobe State Ministry of Home Affairs Information and Culture, the Military and Paramilitary agencies,MDAs, Boards and Parastatals,the citizens as well as traditional institutions for the guidance and counselling, stressed that,this has aided their operations in the state.

"To my dear colleagues,I appeal to you to sustain the tempo of hard-working, transparency and accountability, fairness,objectively 
and truthfulness.

"As mirrors of the society,we're expected to set good examples in character and integrity.The NUJ Yobe Council will no longer tolerate acts of laziness,blackmail, partisan politics and corruption. 

"Anyone found exhibiting unwanted behaviours would be dealt with in accordance with the constitution of the NUJ.

"We assure our dear citizens that we will continue to enlighten,educates and entertains them as well as offer our contribution to the promotion 
 of peace and unity in Yobe State", Comrade Rajab further revealed.

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