
By Abdullahi Yusuf
The Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ),has congratulated Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf on his recent election as the next Executive Governor of the state.
This is contained in a statement signed by the union’s Chairman,Comrade Abbas Ibrahim, and its Secretary,Malam Abba Murtala.
Engr.Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party(NNPP) was declared winner of the March 18 governorship election in the state conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC).
In the statement which was issued to Newsmen on Wednesday in Kano,the council said:”Owing to your wealth of experience as an Engineer, we are confident that you will further take the state to improved infrastructure renewal as well as human development.”
“While wishing you Allah’s guidance in the onerous task ahead, we hope you will carry along the large media space in Kano in the scheme of things,” the union said.
Adding,”accept the assurances of our esteemed regards,please.”