By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi
The Kebbi state branch, of the Nigeria Union of journalists, on Monday distributed bags of rice and cash to no fewer than families of 18 deceased journalists in the state.
Presenting the donation, the representative of Kebbi governor, Alhaji Ahmed Idris, the chief press secretary, stated that, the donation seeks to show the families of the late veterans that the state council is still with them even in their absence.
He prayed for the repose of their souls saying their services did not go in vain and unnoticed.
He added that the governor upon return from lesser hajj will announce his donation to the families.
The state chairman of NUJ, Garba Sani Yeldu tasked journalists in the state to contribute to the growth of the council by paying necessary dues and rise up to the challenge of social media which is on the verge of swallowing professional journalists in the state and country.
He explained that the council 2ill deliver the gift at the doorstep of those who are unable to send representatives.
The distribution which was held at Kebbi Television in Birnin Kebbi was attended by the NUJ financial secretary, Malam Junaid Sani from Equity FM and a host of NUJ excos in the state.
