The Isa Garba Gadau-led team has emerged victorious in the 2026 Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Bauchi State Council election. The election saw Gadau of Bauchi State Television, BATV, secure 83 votes to defeat his challenger, Ahmed Muhammad of the Correspondents Chapel, who polled 47 votes in the keenly contested chairmanship election. This victory marks a significant milestone for Gadau and his team as they take on new roles within the NUJ.
In the Secretary’s race, Isiyaka Ismail of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, recorded 94 votes to defeat Mu’azu Hassan of the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, who secured 47 votes. The substantial margin of victory for Ismail demonstrates the confidence of the members in his ability to serve as Secretary. The election process was keenly contested, with various candidates vying for positions on the IGG team.
The election also saw the remaining positions on the IGG team returned unopposed, completing the emergence of the team to lead the NUJ Bauchi State Council. With all positions filled, the team is now set to assume their respective responsibilities following the completion of the electoral process and their swearing-in. This development marks a new chapter for the NUJ in Bauchi State.
Reacting to the outcome, the IGG Campaign Council, under the leadership of Mr. Ishola Michael Adeyemi, congratulated Isa Garba Gadau, Isiyaka Ismail and all other successful candidates on their victory. The council expressed satisfaction with the electoral process and the level of participation from NUJ members. The campaign council's statement highlights the team's commitment to working together for the progress of the union.
The council also commended NUJ members for their participation in the election and described the outcome as a reflection of the confidence reposed in the team. The successful candidates are expected to prioritize unity, professionalism, and journalists’ welfare as they take on their new roles. This expectation is in line with the NUJ's goals of promoting excellence in journalism.
The IGG team's victory is seen as a significant achievement, given the competitive nature of the election. The team will be responsible for leading the NUJ Bauchi State Council and implementing initiatives to promote the welfare of journalists and the growth of the union. The leadership of the NUJ is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the future of journalism in Bauchi State.
As the newly elected leadership assumes their roles, they will be expected to work towards the continued progress of the union. The IGG team's emergence marks a new era for the NUJ in Bauchi State, and their success will be closely watched by members and stakeholders. The team's ability to work together and prioritize the needs of members will be critical to their success.
Key points
- The Isa Garba Gadau-led team won the 2026 Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Bauchi State Council election.
- Isiyaka Ismail secured 94 votes to win the Secretary’s race.
- The IGG team will prioritize unity, professionalism, and journalists’ welfare.
