By Our Correspondent

The Tsangaya Education Integration Initiatives, Gombe State Chapter, has inaugurated its newly appointed state leadership, with a renewed commitment to improving the welfare, education and future prospects of Almajirai and Tsangaya teachers across the state.

The inaugural meeting, held in Gombe, brought together stakeholders within the Tsangaya education system, conventional education professionals, senior public servants and members of the organisation’s leadership.

The National Secretary-General of the initiative, Alhaji Dr Salihu Abdullahi Muhammad, attended the meeting as the Special Guest, while the Chairman of the North-East States, Goni Habibu Haruna, represented the National Chairman, Goni Jamilu Salihu.

The meeting was chaired by the newly appointed Gombe State Chairman, Goni Musa Mohammed Checheniya, alongside the State Secretary, Malam Muslihu Aminu Pindiga.

Speaking on the composition of the new leadership, the organisation said experienced Tsangaya teachers, professionals in conventional education and senior public servants were carefully selected to provide effective leadership based on experience, knowledge and merit.

The initiative said the broad-based leadership structure was designed to bring together relevant expertise and strengthen efforts aimed at addressing challenges confronting Tsangaya education and its stakeholders.

Also in attendance was Comrade Ibrahim H. Kanku, Deputy National Coordinator for Security, alongside other members of the Gombe State leadership and management team.

Deliberations at the meeting focused on practical strategies for bringing meaningful improvement and positive transformation to the lives of Almajirai and Tsangaya teachers.

Participants also discussed ways of strengthening Tsangaya education, improving the learning environment and creating opportunities that would contribute to a better and more sustainable future for Almajirai and teachers within the Tsangaya system.

The organisation reiterated its commitment to promoting the integration and development of Tsangaya education, while working with relevant stakeholders to address issues affecting the system.

The Gombe State Chapter said the inauguration marks the beginning of a new phase in its efforts to contribute to the development of Tsangaya education and improve the welfare and educational prospects of Almajirai.

The Tsangaya Education Integration Initiatives has adopted the theme: “Improving the Future of Almajirai and Tsangaya Teachers.”

Announcer: PRO 11, Malam Kabiru Shehu Doma.

By Hussaini Hamman Gabdo, Yola

The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Adamawa State Chapter, has inaugurated a new executive committee to lead its affairs.

Mr. Ibrahim Kado of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) emerged as Chairman, while Golfa Francis of Voice of Nigeria was elected Vice Chairman. Other members of the newly inaugurated executive include Anselm Nuhu Kyauta of AIT as Secretary and Onimisi Alao of The Nation as Assistant Secretary.

Talatu Maiwada of NAN was elected Financial Secretary, Ibrahim Abubakar of Plus TV as Treasurer, and Joseph Adhanu as Auditor.

Speaking at the inauguration, the state NUJ Chairman, Ishaka Dedan, explained that the new executive emerged through a screening process conducted by the electoral committee, which was constituted by the Correspondents’ Chapel congress and approved by the NUJ. He noted that some members were disqualified from the election for failing to meet the union’s eligibility criteria.

In his acceptance speech, Chairman Ibrahim Kado pledged to adopt an open-door policy and ensure inclusivity in the union’s activities. He also announced the formation of a five-member transition committee tasked with ensuring a smooth takeover and recovering the chapel’s properties from the previous leadership. The committee members include Umar Dankano (Peoples Daily), Yusuf Umar (Vanguard), Freedom Haslon (Channels TV), and Austin Ajayi (Tribune).

Representing the Adamawa State Government at the event, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri on Broadcast Media, Shareef Alhassan, urged the new executive to prioritize members’ welfare. He also assured that the election results would be conveyed to Governor Fintiri, emphasizing the government’s commitment to collaborating with journalists in promoting policies and programs.

The inauguration, held at the NUJ secretariat, was witnessed by the state NUJ Vice Chairman Abdullahi Ibrahim, Secretary Fidelis Juckthan, former national officer Mohammed Saidu, and other members across the eight chapels in the state.