Kano Correspondents’ Chapel Unveils Refurbished Office, Commits to Journalists’ Welfare
Kola Oyelere, Kano
The Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commissioned its refurbished office complex at the Kano Press Centre, with media stakeholders describing the project as a major step towards enhancing the welfare, unity and professional activities of journalists in the state.
The commissioning ceremony, held at the NUJ Secretariat in Kano, attracted journalists, media stakeholders and other dignitaries, who commended the leadership of the chapel for creating a more conducive working environment for members.
Chairman of the occasion and former Kano State Commissioner for Information as well as former NUJ National President, Comrade Muhammad Garba, praised the initiative, describing it as a significant development for the journalism profession in the state.
Other distinguished guests, including Prof. Sule Ya’u Sule, Malam Habibu Kila, Hajiya Aishatu Sule and Abdullateef Abubakar Jos, also lauded the project and urged the chapel’s leadership to sustain efforts aimed at improving the welfare and professional capacity of members.
They noted that the refurbished office would provide a suitable environment for meetings, professional engagements and interactions with stakeholders, while strengthening the bond among journalists.
The dignitaries specifically commended the Chairman of the Chapel, Comrade Murtala Adewale, and members of his executive committee for their commitment to the development of the chapel and the well-being of members.
They encouraged the leadership to introduce additional programmes capable of promoting professional excellence, unity and institutional growth within the chapel.
Speaking during the event, Adewale said the refurbishment was part of the leadership’s vision to transform the chapel’s office into a befitting and functional facility for journalists.
According to him, the project was conceived to provide members with a conducive environment for meetings, stakeholder engagements and the discharge of professional responsibilities.
“The project was achieved through careful planning, commitment and the support of individuals and stakeholders who believed in our vision,” he said.
Adewale expressed appreciation to all those who contributed to the successful completion of the project, describing the unveiling as another milestone in the history of the chapel.
He said the refurbished office would serve not only as an administrative facility but also as a centre for professional engagement, capacity building and collaboration among members.
The chairman reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to initiatives that would improve the welfare and professional standing of journalists, stressing that a strong and united chapel remained vital to advancing the interests of media practitioners.
The commissioning forms part of the chapel’s broader efforts to strengthen its institutional structures and create an enabling environment for journalists to effectively discharge their responsibilities.
The Kano Correspondents’ Chapel, one of the recognised chapels under the NUJ Kano State Council, has in recent months also pursued welfare-oriented programmes, including the establishment of a cooperative society aimed at enhancing members’ financial stability and access to support.