Hassana Abubakar Koko has emerged as the chairperson of Kebbi state chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ).
Koko, of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Chapel defeated Liatu Agustine Bamaiyi with 22 votes to 10 to emerge new chairperson in an election that took place on Wednesday.
Other officials elected were Andrew-Machika of Kebbi Radio Broadcasting Cooperation, vice chairperson; Blessing Michael of Kebbi Television Chapel, Secretary;
Sharifiya Abubakar of the State Information Chapel, Assistant Secretary; Maimuna Usman of the Information Chapel, Financial Secretary; Maryam Abdullahi Zuru of the Information Chapel, Treasurer and Mary Magana of Kebbi TV Chapel, Auditor.
The National Ex-Officio of NAWOJ, Mrs. Grace Musa who administered the oath of office, advised the new officials to ensure unity of the association.
“You should carry everybody along irrespective of your differences and should work assiduously towards the unity and dignity of the association,” she enjoined.
Koko thanked members for reposting their trust in the new officials to serve the association and pledged to justify the confidence reposed on them.
“Today’s victory is for every member of the union. I will ensure I work with everybody without any discrimination or religious or tribal inclination.
“I promise to run a transparent administration, most particularly when it comes to decision-making, it will be a unanimous and collective one,” she pledged.
She pledged to run an open-door policy, saying that her EXCO would strive to carry every member along in the scheme of things.
Abubakar-Koko appreciated and thanked NAWOJ, NUJ and the credential committee for their tireless efforts in ensuring the smooth conduct of the election.
The Chairperson also acknowledged the support of the state government and Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu for providing the union enabling environment for the smooth conduct of the election.
The vice president of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone A, Muhammad Tukur supervised the election.
