By Ibrrahim Muhammad
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) National Secretariat has given its approval for the union elections in Zamfara state to be held on July 12, 2025
This was stated in a letter signed by Achike Chude, the union’s National Secretary address to the chairman/Secretary of the Credentials Committee.
According to the letter, the National Secretariat has in accordance with the union constitution’s Article 3 on membership, Article 4a on finance and Article 7b reaffirmed the clearance process by the Zamfara Council’s Credentials Committee.
” The National Secretariat commends the credentials committee for the efforts made thus far in fulfilling their mandate. Naturally, we understand that the nature of competitive electoral processes elicits great vigor and passion, which can be positive if properly deployed”
” We praise members of the Zamfara Council for maintaining relative decorum and decency in the election process.
” We urge all members to carry this commendable attitude forward for the good of the union. Please note that Saturday the 12th of July, 2025 is hereby approved for the State Council Election ” the letter reads.
Meanwhile, the chairman of the Credentials Committee, Comrade Dahiru Samaila Mafara, urged the approved candidates to run their campaigns with civility and avoid using offensive language that could cause violence and damage their reputation.
This was contain in a press release sign by
Dahiru Samaila Mafara,
Chairman
Usman Abdullahi Biyabiki,
Secretary.
