The Kano chapter of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has inaugurated its new executive members in a ceremony held in Kano.
The oath of office was administered by Barrister Adama from the Kano State Ministry of Justice, marking the formal handover of responsibilities to the newly elected leaders.
Bahijja Malam Kabara, a seasoned journalist from the Kano State Ministry of Information, was sworn in as the new Chairperson of the association.
In her inaugural address, Kabara emphasized her commitment to upholding professionalism within the media, particularly among women journalists.
She outlined her key priorities, which include training and retraining female journalists, promoting gender equity in media representation, and forging partnerships with the government to improve the welfare of women and children.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by several high-ranking NAWOJ and NUJ officials. Among them were Aisha K. Burra, the National President of NAWOJ, Wasila Ladan, the National Secretary, and Abdulrazaq Bello Kaura, the Zonal Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). They all lauded the newly sworn-in executives and expressed confidence in their ability to steer the association forward.
The newly inaugurated executives of NAWOJ Kano are as follows:
Bahijja Malam Kabara – Chairperson (Kano Ministry of Information)
Halima Yusuf Angulu – Vice Chairperson (Pyramid Radio)
Maryam Muhammad Yakasai – Secretary (Kano State Radio)
Aisha Muhammad Yalleman – Assistant Secretary (Freedom Radio)
Hauwa Mustapha – Financial Secretary (Voice of Nigeria)
Rabi Bature – Treasurer (ARTV)
Binta Kabir Usman – Auditor (Kano Ministry of Information)
This new leadership has vowed to enhance the professional development of women journalists and to continue advocating for gender equality in the media industry.
