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Kaduna NUJ lauds Uba Sani for remitting N548m to NUT

The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commended Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for remitting N548 million to the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Endwell scheme, following the resolution of a dispute that had lingered since 2021.

The Kaduna State Council of NUJ which made this known in a communique after its monthly congress also commended Sani for being media-friendly “taking into cognizance the impressive number of journalists appointed in his cabinet since he assumed office in 2023.”

The communique issued on Saturday, February 1, 2025, was signed by the communique drafting committee chairman Ango Bally, secretary Emmanuel Austine Agbo, member Maryam Ahmadu Suka, and the secretary of the council, Gambo Santos Sanga.

The union described Governor Sani as “a promoter of the rule of law and someone who respects the traditional institution”, following his reinstatement of the dethroned Chief of Piriga Chiefdom, Jonathan Pharaguwa Zamuna.

According to the union, the governor acted in compliance with the judgement of the National Industrial Court that nullified Zamuna’s dethronement by the administration of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.

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The Kaduna NUJ noted: “Governor Uba Sani also complied with all the judgement terms, including the payment of N10 million damages, Chief Zamuna’s salary, and other entitlements.

“The Council commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, for collaborative efforts with the governor of Kaduna State in restoring peace in most vulnerable areas in Kaduna State: Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Zangon Kataf, and Chikun LGAs.

“The Council however expressed serious concern over the recent renewed attacks in some parts of the state, particularly in Kauru, Sanga, Kajuru, and Kachia LGAs, and commiserated with the victims of the attacks.”

The union also congratulated Sani on his conferment of ‘Governor of the Year award’ by ThisDay Newspaper and Arise News TV, adding: “It is a testament to his achievements in rural development; his non-kinetic approach to addressing security challenges and his inclusive governance policy which have restored relative peace and harmony in the state.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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