The Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has described the appointment of its immediate past chairman, Comrade Abbas Ibrahim, as National Trustee of the union as well-deserved and a source of pride for the state.
In a statement jointly signed by the Acting Chairman of the Council, Comrade Mustapha Gambo Muhammad, and Secretary Abubakar Shehu Kwaru, the Council lauded Comrade Abbas for achieving such recognition barely months after the conclusion of his two-term, six-year tenure as state chairman.
The Council noted that the appointment did not come as a surprise, given Comrade Abbas’s remarkable dedication, humility, integrity, and inclusive leadership style during his time in office. These qualities, it said, positioned Kano as a shining star within Nigeria’s journalism landscape.
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While wishing him success in his new national role, the NUJ Kano Council encouraged Comrade Abbas to deploy his wealth of experience, wisdom, and talent to advance the objectives of the union, which is fondly referred to as “the voice of the voiceless.”
The statement also offered prayers for divine protection and guidance for Comrade Abbas, other members of the NUJ National Working Committee, and their counterparts across the country, in the face of seen and unseen challenges.
The Council expressed profound gratitude to the National President of the union, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya, and his indefatigable deputy, Dr. Abimbola Oyetunde, for selecting a son of Kano for such a pivotal role. It described the gesture as an expression of deep respect, affection, and confidence in both the state and the appointee.
Reaffirming their trust in Comrade Abbas’s ability to provide strategic counsel to the top executives of the union, the Council expressed optimism that he would contribute meaningfully to steering the revered NUJ to greater heights.
