By Isiyaka Ismail Wunti
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has congratulated the newly elected Chairman and Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Bauchi State Council.
The Governor congratulated Alhaji Isa Garba Gadau of BATV as Chairman and Isiyaka Isma’il Wunti of Globe FM, alongside other newly elected members of the State Working Committee.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, Governor Mohammed described the election as a demonstration of democratic principles, unity and professionalism.
He commended NUJ members for their maturity, peaceful conduct and active participation, while applauding the Electoral Committee for its diligence and commitment to ensuring an orderly and successful electoral process.
Governor Bala Mohammed assured the new NUJ leadership of continued government support, particularly in promoting journalism, accountability, good governance and peaceful coexistence, while encouraging ethical practice and journalists’ welfare.
The Governor also pledged that construction of the new NUJ Secretariat would be completed and delivered before the end of his tenure, describing it as conducive infrastructure for journalists.