President Tinubu Congratulates New NUJ President and Team
By Lynn Adda
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Comrade Alhassan Yahya on his election as the President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) at the 8th Triennial National Delegates Conference in Owerri, on November 27, 2024.
President Tinubu
The President also congratulated other newly elected members of the NUJ executive, praising the Union for organising a rancour-free election at the conference.
The President’s congratulatory message is contained in a State House Press Release signed by Bayo Onanuga,, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy
President Tinubu says Yahya’s overwhelming victory was a testament to the NUJ members’ confidence in his leadership qualities.
He expresses optimism that Yahya’s experience, particularly as the former Deputy President of the Union, will be instrumental as he leads the Fourth Estate of the Realm.
The President emphasised the importance of the press taking on its constitutional roles with a renewed patriotic passion, aligned with the vision and efforts of the founding fathers of journalism in Nigeria.
Alhassan Yahya
He therefore encouraged the new NUJ President and the new leadership to address malpractices within the industry.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring a free and independent media integral to deepening democracy and promoting national development.
President Tinubu expects Yahaya’s tenure to reflect a strengthened commitment towards upholding journalism ethics while fostering a collaborative relationship with the government to build a just and equitable society, wishing Yahya and his team a successful and impactful term in office.
