President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Alhassan Yahaya 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.
The president also congratulated other newly elected members of the NUJ executive.
He praised the union for organising a rancour-free election at the conference.
President Tinubu said Yahaya’s overwhelming victory was a testament to the NUJ members’ confidence in his leadership qualities.
He expressed optimism that Yahaya’s experience, particularly as the former deputy president of the union, would be instrumental as he led 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.
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Furthermore, the president encouraged Yahaya and the new leadership to address malpractices within the industry.
He reiterated the administration’s commitment to ensuring a free and independent media integral to deepening democracy and promoting national development.
President Tinubu said he expected 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.
He wished Yahaya and his team a successful and impactful term in office.
