Journalists, Crucial To National Development, Says New Dallatun Sokoto
Journalists, Crucial To National Development, Says New Dallatun Sokoto
From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
The newly turbaned Dallatun Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Abdulkadir Dan’iya, has described journalists as crucial to national development, peace and stability.
Dan’iya, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and business mogul, stated this on Monday night in Sokoto when members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, paid him a congratulatory visit at his residence over his recent conferment with the revered traditional title by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III.
The philanthropist commended members of the Chapel and journalists across the state for discharging their duties diligently, patriotically and ethically, noting that responsible journalism remains vital to the progress of any society.
He described members of the Chapel as friends, brothers and reliable associates who have remained unwaveringly committed to bolstering peace, unity and security in the state.
He acknowledged the invaluable role the Chapel has been playing in bolstering the socio-economic development of Sokoto State, as well as in ensuring peace, unity and cohesion among diverse communities.
According to him, journalists have remained active partners with the administration of Gov. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, providing platforms for policy communication and public accountability.
“Such sustained support and solidarity are highly crucial in facilitating the success of all the programmes and policies of the APC-led administration in the state, whose penchant for accountability, transparency and the provision of dividends of democracy is unparalleled,” Dan’iya said.
Alhaji Dan’iya further acknowledged the extensive coverage of his installation on Sunday by the Sultan of Sokoto and that of his brother, Prof. Mansur Ibrahim, the new Dan Masanin Sokoto.
He promised that the robust partnership between him and members of the Chapel would be sustained for the mutual benefit of all, adding that the honour would spur him to ramp up his philanthropic gestures and other activities aimed at propelling Sokoto State and Nigeria to greater heights.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Ankeli Emmanuel, said the visit was to congratulate Dan’iya on his new title and to assure him of continued professional support.
