Kano Online Media Chapel Congratulates Waiya, Governor Abba on Journalism Recognition

The Kano Online Media Chapel (KOMC), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has congratulated the Kano State Governor, His Excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf, and the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, on the recognition of the Governor for his support to journalism.

The commendation was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Chapel’s Congress held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the NUJ Press Centre, Kano State.

The Congress also resolved to strengthen professional journalism, members’ welfare, financial sustainability and unity among online journalists in the state.

It urged members to uphold the NUJ Code of Ethics, particularly in reporting political activities and elections, while ensuring accuracy, fairness, balance and responsibility in their reports.

The Chapel further approved the establishment of a seven-member Revenue Drive Committee, monthly members’ contributions, a “Rate Card” system for advertisement-related activities and a two-year anniversary celebration.

The Congress also resolved to engage the NUJ State Council on the issuance of identification cards to members and called for greater participation in Chapel activities.

The communiqué was signed by the Chapel Chairman, Comrade Abubakar Abdulkadir Dangambo, and Assistant Secretary, Comrade Sunusi A. Kofar Na’isa.