THE maiden press week organised by the Jigawa State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) ended with the presentation of awards to distinguished personalities who have contributed immensely to the growth and progress of the union.
News Point Nigeria reports that those honoured included the Secretary to the Jigawa State Government, Malam Bala Ibrahim; the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa; the Director-General of the Jigawa State Pilgrims Board, Alhaji Ahmed Labbo; the Chief Press Secretary to the Jigawa State Governor, Malam Hamisu Gumel; the General Manager of Freedom Radio Dutse, Malam Ali Aminu Falaki; and ICT engineer Surajo Sabo.
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Presenting the awards to the recipients, the NUJ National President, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya, commended the leadership of the Jigawa State Council for changing the narrative and transforming the union in the state, saying the national leadership was proud of its achievements.
He said that before the emergence of the current leadership, the Jigawa NUJ Council was among the backward councils in the country but had now taken the lead due to its vibrant and responsible leadership.
Comrade Yahaya congratulated the award recipients and expressed profound gratitude to them for partnering with and supporting the union, describing them as unforgettable friends of the press.
He particularly thanked the Secretary to the Jigawa State Government for being a strong pillar of support to the union since the inception of the Comrade Ismail Ibrahim Dutse-led leadership.
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The NUJ National President disclosed that the union’s National Secretariat approved the recognition of more than five recipients because of the discipline, commitment and zeal demonstrated by the state leadership in reviving the union and giving it a better sense of direction after years of losing its way in Jigawa State.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Jigawa State Council of the NUJ, Comrade Ismail Ibrahim Dutse, said the personalities honoured had contributed significantly to enhancing the prestige of the union.
Comrade Dutse particularly thanked Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi for his administration’s unwavering support for the growth of the media and the advancement of the journalism profession in Jigawa State and beyond.
Also speaking at the ceremony, the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Bala Ibrahim, said Governor Namadi, whom he described as a press-friendly governor, would continue to support and partner with the NUJ and the media in general to promote professionalism.
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At the ceremony, the NUJ National President conferred on the SSG, Malam Bala Ibrahim, the title of Number One Journalist in Jigawa State.
The maiden press week activities were held from October 16 to 22, 2026.
