The Kano State Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has elected new executives.
Adewale Murtala of The Guardian newspaper emerged as the winner after securing 17 votes to defeat Soron Dinki of The Sun newspaper, who secured 12 votes.
Bala Yusuf of the Voice of Nigeria emerged as vice chairman, Bashir Bello of Vanguard emerged as treasurer while Ramatu Garba of News Agency of Nigeria was elected as the financial secretary.
Others elected include Longtong Yakubu of the LEADERSHIP, who emerged as the auditor, while Salihu Aliyu of the Voice of Nigeria emerged as the assistant secretary.
In his acceptance speech, the newly elected chairman pledged to carry all members along, noting that his emergence marked the beginning of a new era and paradigm shift at the chapel.
He promised to take the chapel to a greater height, prioritising members’ welfare and capacity development.
In his remarks, the NUJ chairman who was represented by his vice, Mustapha Gambo thanked the chapel for conducting a successful election.
He congratulated the elected members and urged the winners to be accountable and carry everyone along.
