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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has formally integrated online media practitioners into its organisational structure with the commissioning of the Kano State Online Media Chapel office. The office was inaugurated on Saturday at the NUJ Press Centre in Kano during the closing ceremony of the 2025 NUJ Press Week organised by the Kano State Council. Speaking at the event, the NUJ National President, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya, described the initiative as a significant step toward strengthening professionalism, coordination and ethical standards among digital journalists. He noted that online media practice is recognised under the provisions of the amended NUJ Constitution, adding that Kano is among the first states to establish an Online Media Chapel in line with global media practices. Comrade Yahaya urged editors and practitioners of online platforms to uphold the ethics of journalism, promote accuracy and responsibility, and support state and national unity as well as development. He commended the Kano State NUJ Council for its inclusive leadership and innovative programmes that reflect the evolving media landscape. Read Also: Kano Online Chapel Reaffirms Commitment to Ethics, Condemns Blackmail Journalism — Dangambo The NUJ President also expressed appreciation to Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his support to journalists and for creating an enabling environment for media practice in the state. Earlier, the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, said the commissioning of the office underscores the state government’s recognition of online media as critical partners in public communication. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to journalists’ welfare, capacity building and ongoing media reforms. In his remarks, the Chairman of the Kano Online Media Chapel, Abubakar Abdulkadir Dangambo, said the office would enhance coordination, peer regulation and professional engagement among online journalists. He called on members to operate strictly within the ethics of the profession and to continue strengthening the chapel for the collective benefit of practitioners. Dangambo also thanked the NUJ Kano State Council and the Kano State Government for their sustained support toward the growth of online journalism in the state.

The One Kano Agenda has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting unity, progress, and a collective vision for a prosperous Kano State driven by competent leadership, informed citizens, and sustainable development. In a statement signed by its Director of Media and Publicity, Abubakar Dangambo, the movement emphasized that its agenda remains rooted in inclusiveness, civic consciousness, and forward-thinking leadership that prioritizes Kano above personal, sectional, or political interests. Dangambo noted that “Kano’s future must be built by all of us, and benefitted by all of us.” As part of its efforts to deepen dialogue on Kano’s development, the One Kano Agenda announced a Two-Day Conference expected to bring together key stakeholders, policymakers, business leaders, youth groups, development partners, civil society organizations, and influential thinkers to deliberate on the state’s economic and political direction. The conference will open with an economic-focused session aimed at repositioning Kano as a regional economic powerhouse. Participants will discuss revitalizing local industries and SMEs, attracting investment, strengthening commerce, and rebuilding economic confidence. The movement said Kano must draw lessons from successful states such as Lagos, whose long-term vision continues to shape sustainable growth. The session is expected to produce actionable recommendations that can boost job creation, entrepreneurship, infrastructure development, and wealth-creation opportunities. Read Also: Proposed Independent Hisbah ‘Not in Kano’s Interest’ — Professor Mai Bushira Online Media Must Support Security Efforts, Kano Commissioner Says Credible People’s Movement Urges Kano Residents, Politicians to Prioritise State’s Interest On the second day, discussions will shift to Kano’s political environment. The political dialogue will explore ways to strengthen leadership quality, promote youth participation, encourage political re-orientation, reduce manipulation and violence, and advance issue-based politics anchored on development. The organizers said reshaping political culture is essential to building a united, peaceful, and stable Kano State. Describing the conference as a needed intervention at a decisive moment in Kano’s history, the One Kano Agenda noted that the state is at a crossroads and requires deliberate planning, honest engagement, and collaborative action to secure its future. The movement called on professionals, youth, community leaders, religious institutions, business owners, and the general public to participate and contribute to shaping Kano’s next chapter. “Together, we can redefine our future. Together, we are One Kano,” the statement added.