The Zamfara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed delight over the approval granted by His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, for the construction of a brand-new NUJ Secretariat in the state.
In a statement jointly signed by the Council Chairman, Comrade Ibrahim Musa Maizare, and the Secretary, Comrade Ibrahim Ahmad Gada said the union described the development as the fulfillment of a promise made by the Governor before assuming office.
According to the statement, Governor Lawal had earlier assured the NUJ of his administration’s commitment to providing journalists in the state with a befitting and modern secretariat.The Council noted that, all arrangements for the commencement of the project have been finalized.
The NUJ Zamfara Council commended Governor Lawal for honoring 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 pledged to deliver a state-of-the- art structure that meets the highest standards, in line with the Governor’s vision of making the NUJ Secretariat one of the best in Africa.
It says the entire NUJ family in Zamfara State expressed profound appreciation to Governor Dauda Lawal for the historic and commendable gesture, which, according to the union, will not only improve the working environment for journalists but also strengthen media professionalism and promote press freedom in the state.
