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President Tinubu Congratulates New NUJ President, Executive Team

By Sunday Etuka, Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Alhassan Yahaya on his election as the President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ).

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Yahaya was elected at the Union’s 8th Triennial National Delegates Conference in Owerri, on November 27, 2024.

While also congratulating other newly elected members of the NUJ executive, the President applauded the Union for organising a rancour-free election at the conference.

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Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Yahaya’s overwhelming victory was a testament to the NUJ members confidence in his leadership qualities.

He expressed optimism that Yahaya’s experience, particularly as the former deputy president of the Union, would be instrumental as he leads the Fourth Estate of the Realm.

The President underscored the importance of the press taking on its constitutional roles with a renewed patriotic passion, aligned with the vision and efforts of the founding fathers of journalism in Nigeria.

He encouraged Yahaya and the new leadership to address malpractices within the industry.

Tinubu reiterated the administration’s commitment to ensuring a free and independent media integral to deepening democracy and promoting national development.

The President expects Yahaya’’s tenure to reflect a strengthened commitment towards upholding journalism ethics while fostering a collaborative relationship with the government to build a just and equitable society.

He wished Yahaya and his team a successful and impactful term in office.

 

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