Kano NUJ Incorporates Online Media Practitioners, Inaugurates Chapel

NEWSDAILYNIGERIA: The Nigeria Union of Journalists, ( NUJ) Kano state council, has formally incorporated Online Media practitioners and inaugurated them as a chapel in the state.

A statement by the National Coordinator, Society for Patriotic Journalism, Comrade Abba Hamisu Sani, commending the state council for the ground breaking initiative, and urging others in the country to emulate, noted that the action is inline with the amended constitution of the NUJ, formally recognising online media practitioners as members.

” Today marks a historic moment for journalism in Kano as online media practitioners officially join the fold of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) with the inauguration of the Kano Online Media Chapel.

” My joy knows no bounds as I reflect on the long struggle we, the pioneers of online journalism, have endured to reach this milestone.

” Our dedication has paid with the creation and inauguration of our very own chapel today, Saturday, April 27, 2025, at the Kano Press Centre.”

According to him, “As a noble profession, journalism must evolve alongside advancements in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

” It is a known fact that the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ recently amended its constitution to formally recognize online media practitioners, who now dominate all the social media platforms. Although in journalism we prefer to be called New Media.

” The leadership of the Kano State Council of the NUJ deserves commendation for this groundbreaking initiative. With the establishment of the Online Media Chapel, Kano sets a precedent for others to follow.

” Special appreciation must also go to Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Abdullahi Ibrahim Waiya, whose support and commitment were instrumental.

” He personally attended the inauguration ceremony, during which Abubakar Abdulkadir Dangambo was sworn in as the pioneer Chairman of the chapel.

” This development opens a new chapter in the journalism profession, not only in Kano State but across northern Nigeria.

” Available data indicates that Kano has the highest number of online media platforms in the country.

” This reality underscores the urgent need for the new chapel leadership to prioritize capacity-building initiatives.

” Training in development journalism, investigative reporting, and other specialized fields will be essential to ensure that practitioners effectively fulfill their roles in informing, educating, and entertaining the public.

” The nature of online journalism demands extensive research, accuracy, and prompt delivery of information.

” Strengthening these skills will position the Kano Online Media Chapel as a beacon of excellence in the evolving landscape of Nigerian journalism.” the statement added

It was also gathered that the inauguration ceremony, which held on Sunday at the NUJ Secretariat, was attended by top government officials, media executives, and stakeholders, including the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ambassador Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, and the NUJ Kano Council Chairman, Comrade Suleiman A. Dederi.

During the event, the following officials were sworn in to lead the new Chapel:

• Chairman: Abubakar Abdulkadir Dangambo (Publisher, Independent Post)

• Vice Chairman: Kahdija Aliyu (Publisher, Paradigm News) among others.