By Edito By Olufunmi
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council, has pledged continued support for the development of the state through responsible and impactful journalism.
The Chairman of the council, Comrade Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi, made the commitment in a goodwill message to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
Dederi congratulated President Bola Tinubu, the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, and other government officials and Nigerians on the anniversary.
He also extended his felicitations to the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo; Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Farouk Umar Ibrahim; and Director-General, Media and Publicity, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
The chairman assured the state government of the council’s continued commitment to highlighting developmental projects and initiatives across Kano.
He urged journalists and other media practitioners to uphold professional ethics, accuracy and responsible reporting in the discharge of their duties.
Dederi called for continued commitment to press freedom and journalism that would contribute meaningfully to the development of the state and the country.
He wished members of the union and residents of Kano a peaceful and prosperous Independence Anniversary.
The message was signed by Comrade Hauwa Suleiman Zahradeen, Secretary, NUJ Kano State Council.
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