Adamawa Journalists Demand Improved Traffic Flow, Media Protection

By Emmanuel Kwada

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Adamawa State Council held its monthly congress on November 2, 2024, at the Press Centre in Yola, chaired by Comrade Ishaka Donald Dedan. Members from the council’s nine chapels attended, adopting several key resolutions.

The congress commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for transforming Adamawa State into one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing cities and urged him to address critical sectors such as water supply and affordable housing.

The congress called on the government to reconsider the media bill to protect state-owned media houses and praised the ongoing projects and media revival, seeking quicker completion

The congress also urged the state government to curb grain export to neighboring states and Cameroon to prevent famine. Additionally, Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) were advised to adjust operations to ease traffic congestion, especially during ongoing urban renewal road constructions.

The congress called on the government to reconsider the media bill to protect state-owned media houses and praised the ongoing projects and media revival, seeking quicker completion. The congress addressed security issues, praising efforts of the Police, NSCDC, DSS, and other security agencies.

The congress encouraged all members to increase engagement and support for the union’s activities

Ahassan Yahaya and Abimbola were endorsed as presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the NUJ national conference. The congress encouraged all members to increase engagement and support for the union’s activities.

The communiqué drafting committee consisted of Atanga Philip (Chairman), Samamo Dedan (Member), and Jamila Abubakar (Secretary), with Fidelis Jockthan (Secretary) and Ishaka Donald Dedan (Chairman) signing the document on November 3, 2024.

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