OFFICIALS of the Kano Correspondents Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists have announced plans to co- host a summit on Solution Journalism with the Nigerian Security Agencies.
The Chairman of the Correspondent, Murtala Adewale, who spoke in Kano at a ‘Tea Break’ organized by the body, disclosed that final arrangements are being explored for the conference.
The “Tea Break” was an initiative designed to create light social platform for members to unwind and rob minds, after the day’s hectic job, before departing to meet their families.
Adewale said the Nigerian Security agencies officials have expressed interest in offering a role that would change the thinking in the media space.
Adewale stated that Solution Journalism inspires positive change in response to societal problems, stressing that it also provides actionable insights into the malaise.
He explained that the time is ripe for “Constructive storytelling that emphasizes positive outcomes, as well as lessons learned and potential for replication.”
The Chairman stressed that “Innovative policy solutions should balance critical reporting with constructive narratives, while examining the strategies, challenges, and successes of solutions.”
In a speech at the ceremony, Dr. Sule Ya’u Sule, an Associate Professor of Strategic Communication at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), urged journalists to work in unity and fraternity for effective dissemination of information, ensuring public good and national development.
Sule Ya’u Sule said “social gatherings of journalists in a relaxed atmosphere provide a window for them to unwind and derive professional intimacy that keeps the ink flowing.”
The event attracted Veteran journalists and media publishers including former President of Nigerian Guilds of Editors and immediate past Commissioner for Information in Kano, Baba Halilu Dantiye, Publisher Solacebase media, Abdullateef Abubakar Jos, Member of NUJ National Trustee and immediate past Chairman of NUJ, Kano council, Abbas Ibrahim.
Also in attendance were Public Relations Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, Kano/Jigawa Area Command Tahir Balarabe, his counterpart from the Nigeria Police, Kano Command SP Abdullah Haruna Kiyawa and Senior Legal Practitioner in Kano, Barr. Tajudeen Funsho among other respected dignitaries.
