By:Usman Ibrahim Geidam
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Yobe State Chapter, in collaboration with the North East Development Commission (NEDC), has distributed food items to members of the association to commemorate World Food Day 2026, during its maiden Congress meeting under the newly elected executive.
The Congress, held on Sunday at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Damaturu, brought together female journalists from various chapels across the state.
It marked the first Congress meeting of the new leadership, elected on 29 August 2026, and provided an opportunity to engage members on the association’s vision, priorities and collective responsibilities.
Speaking at the meeting, the Chairperson of NAWOJ Yobe State Chapter, Zulai Musa Salisu, called for unity, cooperation, resource mobilisation and stronger partnerships to advance the association’s programmes and strengthen its impact across the state.
She urged members to support the new executive, participate actively in the association’s activities and work together to achieve its objectives.
She also encouraged members to use their professional expertise, media organisations and social media platforms to publicise NAWOJ’s activities, promote its achievements and attract partnerships that would enhance the association’s visibility and growth.
Zulai expressed appreciation to the NEDC for its support and partnership, noting that collaboration with development institutions was important in promoting members’ welfare and creating opportunities for the association to contribute to broader development efforts.
She said the food distribution, organised to mark World Food Day 2026, demonstrated the value of partnerships in supporting members and strengthening solidarity within the association.
The Vice Chairperson, Comrade Hauwa Hassan, also encouraged members to sustain publicity for NAWOJ’s activities through their respective media organisations and social media platforms.
She noted that consistent visibility and effective communication would help the association reach a wider audience, attract potential partners and promote its programmes.
In her remarks, the Secretary of NAWOJ Yobe State Chapter, Murjanatu Hamisu Yelwa, urged members to remain united, committed and actively involved in the affairs of the association.
She further encouraged them to see the progress of NAWOJ as a collective responsibility by attending meetings, contributing ideas, sharing information about its activities and supporting initiatives aimed at advancing the professional development and welfare of women journalists.
Murja further stressed the importance of maintaining professionalism, mutual respect and cooperation as the new executive works towards building a stronger and more visible association.
The Congress also provided a platform for members to ask questions, share ideas and discuss strategies for the association’s growth.
Senior members offered advice and prayers for the new leadership, while expressing their readiness to support its efforts. Members, in turn, expressed optimism about the administration and called for sustained cooperation to translate its plans into meaningful achievements.
As part of the meeting, members observed a one minute silence in honour of the late Rebecca Luka Yelwa, the immediate past Vice Chairperson of the chapter, in recognition of her contributions and service to the association.
The maiden Congress and World Food Day commemoration marked an important beginning for the new administration, reinforcing the importance of member solidarity, institutional partnerships and collective action in advancing NAWOJ’s objectives and promoting the welfare of women journalists in Yobe State.
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