NUJ Hails Yobe's 'Brilliant Daughters' for Global Win






The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Yobe State Council, is celebrating a major international victory by three of the state's young women.

Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim Kalli have been announced as winners of a global competition, an achievement the NUJ calls "a shining example of excellence."

The union credited the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led administration for creating an environment where youth can succeed globally. A statement declared, "NUJ Yobe is proud of you!" to the three winners.

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