By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has announced scholarships for 100 members of the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists’ (NUJ) for the study of International Institute of Journalists’ (IIJ) certificate course in collaboration with the Department of Mass Communication, University of Maiduguri.
Governor Zulum also announced a donation of N2 million for immediate release to the elders of NUJ Borno State Council who have retired in active service and no more active members of the union.
He made the announcement on Saturday during the 2022 Triennial Delegates Conference of the Nigerian Union of Journalists’ (NUJ) Borno State Council held at the Musa Usman State Secretariat Complex International Conference Hall, Maiduguri.
Represented by the Special Advisers to the Governor on Public Relations Strategies & Communications, Malam Isa Umar Gusau, Govenror Zulum also assured the union of continuous cordial working relationship and collaboration in his government’s efforts to restore peace permanently and ensure stabilization of livelihoods of all the over 2 million IDPs in the state.
He further reiterated his governments commitment and determination to promote, and transform the civil service sector as well as the education and agricultural sector of the state with the support and cooperation of the security agencies.
He also appreciated the efforts and support of the Nigerian military, CJTF and vigilante hunters among other security agencies for their complementary efforts to the military in the provision of security and restoration of peace in the state
Zulum while commending the Credential Committee of the NUJ for organizing a successful Triennial Delegates Conference, urged the delegates to conduct a peaceful election that will usher in a new credible leaders that will serve the members diligently. He reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to transform the education, agriculture, civil service and livelihoods support to the resettled IDPs in their various communities.
The NUJ National President, Comrade Chris Isiguzo represented by the North East Zonal Vice President, Comrade Zare Baba recognized the enormous performance of the governor and unique supports to the NUJ as a union and its members, while assuring continuous partnerships with the state government.
He also said that the union will continue to identify with the good work of the governor and appreciate his appointment of some NUJ members into his cabinet as Commissioner and Special Advisers. He also charged the delegates to conduct election smoothly and peacefully to usher in new leaders that will run the affairs of the union in the next three years.
Comrade Isiguzo prayed the newly elected leaders will translate what they mentioned in their manifestos, noting that, there were observed constitutional issues since yesterday Friday which will be addressed after the election.
Chairman of the occasion, Borno State Commissioner of Information, Home Affairs and Culture, Comrade Babakura Abba Jato represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Comrade Baba Sheikh Haruna appreciated the NUJ members for their partnership with the state government.
He also recognized the cordial working relationships with the government and objective reportage of events across the state, while praying for free and fair conduct of election.
He urged the union to keep the tempo and collaborate with the government in future activities in the post insurgency era.
The commissioner further commended the Credential Committee for organizing a hitch free election and a job well done.
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