The Credentials Committee of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Zamfara state Council has announced July 2nd as the date approved by the national Secretariat for the State Delegates Conference.
According to a statement issued in Gusau by the Committee Secretary, Dahiru Samaila Mafara said the approval of the national Secretariat was contained in a letter sent to the committee by the national Secretariat over the weekend.
The statement reads:
ZAMFARA NUJ STATE COUNCIL ELECTION
(TRIENNIAL DELEGATES CONFERENCE.)
PRESS RELEASE
The Credentials/Electoral Committee for the conduct of the above exercise, wishes to notify members of the NUJ, Zamfara State council, that the National Secretariat of the Union has approved July 2nd, 2022 for the States Delegates Conference.
A statement signed by its Assistant National Secretary, Okorede R. Opeyemi said only members who have fully paid their PRACTICING FEES for period of three years (N5000) will be allowed to participate in the elections, which he said, conforms with the provision of article 4(1a, 2a) of the NUJ Constitution.
The Committee led by Comrade Ibrahim Muhammad Kanoma therefore calls on all candidates aspiring for any position to continue with their campaign activities and until further directives from the committee.
Best regards.
Dahiru Samaila Mafara
Secretary, Credentials Screening Committee.
25/06/2022.