The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State Chapter, has congratulated Comrade Hauwa Zahradden on her confirmation as the first female Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council.
Comrade Hauwa Zahradden, who previously served as Assistant Secretary of the NUJ Kano State Council, was confirmed Secretary, making history as the first woman to occupy the position in the council.
In a congratulatory statement signed by the Secretary of NAWOJ Kano, Comrade Maryam Muhammad Yakasai, and the Chairperson, Sayyida Bahijja Malam Kabara, the association described the development as a significant milestone for women journalists across Kano State.
NAWOJ Kano commended the leadership of the NUJ Kano State Council, under the chairmanship of Comrade Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi, as well as the NUJ National President, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya, for promoting an environment that recognises and supports women’s participation in leadership within the journalism profession.
Speaking on the development, Sayyida Bahijja Malam Kabara described Hauwa Zahradden’s confirmation as a great honour to all NAWOJians and women journalists in the state.
She said the historic achievement was a source of pride and represented a positive step towards greater inclusion and participation of women in the leadership of the journalism profession.
According to her, having a woman occupy the position of Secretary of NUJ Kano would further strengthen the confidence of female journalists and make them feel more welcomed, represented and valued within the union.
She expressed confidence that Comrade Hauwa Zahradden would bring her experience, professionalism and dedication to the new responsibility and contribute meaningfully to the growth and unity of the journalism profession in Kano State.
NAWOJ Kano wished the new NUJ Secretary a successful tenure and expressed optimism for stronger cooperation between NUJ and NAWOJ in advancing the welfare, professional development and leadership opportunities of journalists, particularly women.
“Congratulations, Comrade Hauwa Zahradden, on this historic achievement,” the association said.