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Bauchi Gov, BAHA Speaker congratulate new Bauchi NUJ leaders

Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, Bauchi State Governor has congratulated the newly elected leaders of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Bauchi State council.

The governor in a press statement through his media aide, Mukhtar Gidado said he has noted with pride, the maturity exhibited by all candidates during the elections.

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 “His Excellency, Gov. Bala Mohammed (Kauran Bauchi), the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, congratulates the Bauchi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on the successful conduct of its elections.

“As a veteran journalist himself, Gov. Bala Mohammed has noted with pride the maturity exhibited by all candidates in the electioneering process.

The governor said the election is an indication that journalists in Bauchi State practice what they preach.

Governor Bala while congratulating the new exco urged them to work toward ridding the journalism profession of quacks masquerading as journalists.

Similarly, the Speaker of the Bauchi House of Assembly, Hon. Abubakar Y Suleiman has also congratulated Alhaji Umar Sa’idu for emerging as the newly elected Chairman of the NUJ.

The Speaker in a statement through his spokesman, Abdul Burra, “congratulated other officials of the Union elected today”, adding that there is “no iota of doubt that NUJ Bauchi State has made the best choice of a leader, knowing fully who Umar is and his wealth of experience.”

Mr Suleiman charges the new leadership to partner with both executive and legislative arms of government in delivering dividends of democracy to the people of the State, being the watchdog of the society.

“You should portray the good image of Bauchi State to the world through your reportorial responsibilities by disseminating accurate, factual and positive information about Bauchi State.

“Bauchi State House of Assembly under my leadership is media-friendly. “Thus, I urge you to continue helping us in discharging our legislative responsibilities by promptly reporting our activities. “This will encourage us and our constituents and will strengthen democracy. “My door will remain wide open for all journalists”, Mr Suleiman was quoted as saying.

Mr Suleiman also charges the NUJ leadership to ensure professionalism by making sure ethics of journalism and respect for the laws of the Country are the watchwords of every journalist in the State.

He reminded the leaders on the urgent need to device means to curb the spread of fake, hate and dangerous news especially on social media which he says is causing monumental damage to the stability and progress of the State and the Country in general.

“Social media is a reality we must live with despite the fact that some people are misusing it to spread hatred, fake and dangerous news. “I challenge you to face these problems with all seriousness so that some sanity and ethical standards will be maintained in all media platforms including social media.

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