The Sokoto State government says it will continue to provide more support to the National Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ practicing in the state.
Commissioner of Information and Orientation, Alhaji Akibu Dalhatu, stated this when he received executive members of the association on courtesy visit to his office in Sokoto State.
Dalhatu said women journalists have contributed a lot to the development of communities especially in the area of awareness campaigns, advocacy and other interventions.
He expressed satisfaction with the increasing number of women in journalism profession and other sectors in the state.
“Since before now, we are all aware that Women is key to societal development.
“Before only men dominated journalism profession in Nigeria, but now women are coming up not only in pen profession, but in all other aspects of human endeavors due to proper education and awareness.
“With the current technological advancement across the globe women have more opportunity to participate in politics, good governance and among others,” Dalhatu said.
According to him, considering the role of women in the society, the state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal allocated about 20% of different positions in his administration.
He assured the state government more commitments to work hand in hand with the association for the overall development of the state.
The Commissioner thanked the association for the visit and also appreciated them for recognizing the contribution of state government on women empowerment.
Earlier in her remarks, the Chairperson of NAWOJ Sokoto State Chapter, Hajiya Rakiya Muhammed, congratulated the commissioner for his recent and well deserved appointment.
She said the association was set up to increased more access to women not only in journalism, but leadership and good governance.
She highlighted some activities of the association as improvement of less privilege standard of living, competition to encourage women practice journalism, scholarship and among others.
Muhammed said the association has now concluded all arrangements to organise a summit on peace and security in the state.
She solicited for the state government support to ensure effective implementation of the summit.
Rakiya Muhammed commended Governor Tambuwal for his determination and achievements recorded through provision of adequate attention to women and girls in the state.
Other members that accompanied the Chairperson at the visit was Vice Chairperson, Hajiya Aisha Madawaki and Assistant Secretary of the association, Hajiya Hadiza Haliru Muhammad.
