Windstorm Hits Yobe NUJ Secretariat, Destroys Equipment

A windstorm accompanied by rainfall has blown off the roof of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Damaturu, Yobe State causing extensive damage to equipment and parts of the building.

The incident occurred in the earlier hours on Monday, leaving air conditioners, ceiling fans and solar-powered equipment damaged.

The unfortunate incident occurred while the union was in the process of repairing another section that was destroyed by a similar storm.

While assessing the destruction, the NUJ chairman, Rajab Mohammed, said the latest incident happened while the union leadership was carrying out repairs on another section of the secretariat earlier destroyed by a windstorm on Sunday.

He explained that the matter had been reported to the state government for support.

According to him, journalists urgently need access to the building to effectively carry out their duties.

Mohammed noted that the appeal for government intervention had become necessary as the country approaches another election season, when politicians and political groups often rent the NUJ hall for meetings and engagements.