By: Samson Osuo-Lafia.
The Nasarawa State Commissioner of information, Culture and Tourism, Nawani Aboki, has expressed commitment to partner with the Women arm of Journalists (NAWOJ) for the interest of Women and Children in the State.
The Commissioner made this known on Wednesday when the leadership of the State chapter of NAWOJ paid him a courtesy visit in his Office.
Aboki who commanded NAWOJ for her contributions towards national development, said the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism under his leadership will give the necessary support to the Association to enable it succeed.
In her remarks, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Hajiya Hadiza Dahiru, charged the executives of the Association to be transparent and Accountable in their dealings to attract trust from other members of the Association.
According to her, transparency, unity and professionalism remain key to building a strong and respected association and urged the Executives to imbibe that spirit in the discharge of their responsibilities.
Earlier, leader of the team who is the Acting Chairperson of the Association, Comrade, Amina Mohammed, said their visit was aimed at strengthen continueous partnership with the Ministry towards effective reporting of issues concerning Women and Children in the State.
Amina Mohammed who is the State Correspondent, Voice of Nigeria (VON), said NAWOJ in the State will not relent in her effort to deliver on it’s responsibilities.
She called on leadership of the Ministry to corporate with the Association to enable it succeed.
