Zamfara To Get New NUJ Secretariat

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved the construction of a new secretariat for the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the state.

The Governor’s gesture, which the members of the NUJ have welcomed, is further confirmation of his resolve to ensure that working journalists have a conducive environment in which to perform their duties, not just holding government accountable, but also informing, educating, and entertaining the citizens.

In a statement made available to the journalists, the Zamfara State Council of the NUJ expressed delight, noting that it fulfils a commitment the Governor made to the union prior to his assumption of office, where he assured that his administration would provide a modern and befitting edifice for working journalists in the state.

“The Council is pleased to confirm that all arrangements for the commencement of the project have been finalized” the Union said in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman and Secretary, Comrade Ibrahim Musa Maizare and Ibrahim Ahmad Gada, respectively.

According to the state, the NUJ Zamfara Council “appreciates Governor Dauda Lawal for honouring his promise and for awarding the contract to a reputable indigenous contractor and elder statesman, Alhaji Garba Almajir”.

Speaking at the project site, Alhaji Almajir assured that he would deliver a state-of-the-art structure that meets the highest standards, in line with the Governor’s vision of making the new NUJ Secretariat one of the best in Africa.