The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kebbi Council, on Tuesday, donated cash and food items to families of 18 late journalists in Birnin Kebbi.
The State Chairman of the union, Alhaji Hamza Galadima-Zuru, said the gesture was part of the union’s annual commitment to help the families of its late members in the state.
Zuru commends that the noble initiative, was inherited from the former NUJ leadership, headed by Alhaji Aliyu Jajirma.
He also called on other journalists and the public to lend helping hands to the families of their fallen colleagues by visiting their homes and making donations.
Hamza-Galadima explained that the gesture was made possible for the Union by well- to-do members of the society.
According to him, the decision to donate the items is to support the families at this time when the assistance is most needed.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary state Ministry of Information and Culture, Alhaji Garba Hamisu-Zuru, described the gesture as “godly deed”.
Hamisu-Zuru urged well- to-do- individuals to emulate the NUJ council, saying the act could help in cushioning the effect of hardship and difficulties faced by the families of the deceased in the state.
In his remarks, the National Vice President of the NUJ, Zone A, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur-Umar, thanked the NUJ council for initiating the gesture and assisting the families of their late colleagues.
Newsmen reports that, the materials donated include 50 kg bags of rice, N5, 000, milk, sugar, among others to the families.
Source: nannews
Edited by: Ngozi Anna Akunne.
