The Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has hosted a special tea break session that brought together journalists, media managers, and communication experts to foster professional exchange and strengthen bonds within the industry.
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The event, which took place on Sunday in Kano, featured Associate Professor Sule Yau Sule, a veteran journalist and public relations scholar, as the guest of honor. According to the Chapel Chairman, Murtala Adewale, the initiative was introduced to promote unity among members and provide a platform for regular engagement with stakeholders.
In his keynote address, Prof. Sule commended the chapel for sustaining the initiative, describing journalism as the “backbone of democracy.” He urged correspondents to remain united and continue upholding the ethics of accuracy, fairness, and balance in their reportage, stressing that journalists play a unique role in safeguarding democracy.
Also speaking, former Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Baba Halilu Dantiye, underscored the importance of mentorship in journalism. He called on senior practitioners to mentor younger colleagues, noting that professionalism and ethical conduct remain central to the growth of the media industry.
Representatives of the Nigeria Customs Service and the Kano State Police Command, who attended the gathering, emphasized the value of collaboration between security agencies and the media. They highlighted that stronger partnerships would foster better communication and public trust.
In his goodwill message, the Chairman of NUJ Kano Council, Comrade Sulaiman Dederi, praised the Correspondents’ Chapel for sustaining the tea break tradition, describing it as a bridge that strengthens ties within the profession. Former chapel chairmen, Ibrahim Garba and Lamara Garba Azare, also delivered goodwill remarks encouraging members to remain united.
Other dignitaries at the session included Abdullateef Abubakar Jos, Barrister Funsho, among others, who expressed their support for the chapel’s efforts in promoting professional dialogue.
