Zulai Saiisu Emerges NAWOJ Yobe Chairperson
By Ahmed Abba
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Yobe State Chapter, has elected Zulai Saiisu of Radio Nigeria Sunshine FM as its new Chairperson.
Saiisu emerged victorious at the association’s election held in Damaturu after polling 47 votes to defeat her opponent, Rebecca Luka of the Information Chapel, who scored three votes.
In her acceptance speech shortly after she was declared winner, Saiisu thanked members for the confidence reposed in her and pledged to build on the achievements recorded by her predecessor.
She commended the leadership of the Yobe State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) for facilitating a smooth, credible and peaceful election in accordance with the association’s constitution.
The new chairperson also commended Gov. Mai Mala Buni for his achievements in various sectors, describing him as a friend of the media.
She called on Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as well as other stakeholders in the state, to continue to collaborate with journalists as partners in development.
Other members elected into the executive committee are Hauwa Hassan of Yobe Television, Vice Chairperson; Murjanatu Hamisu Yalwa of Sahel Treasure, Secretary; Bintu Alhaji Larema of Yobe Broadcasting Corporation, Assistant Secretary; Halima Usman of NTA, Treasurer; Kaltum Jarma of Yobe Television, Financial Secretary; and Aisha Muhammad Saleh of NTA, Auditor.
The new executive members are expected to pilot the affairs of the association for the next three years.
