The National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has constituted a nine-member Credentials Committee to oversee the preparations and conduct of its forthcoming 2026 Triennial National Delegates Conference. The conference is scheduled to take place in November 2026 in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. The committee was inaugurated by the National Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi, during the National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting of the Association.
The National Chairperson of NAWOJ, AISHATU IBRAHIM, has charged the members of the Credentials Committee to discharge their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and professionalism. She emphasized the importance of adhering strictly to the Constitution of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and other relevant regulations guiding the Association. According to her, due process and respect for established rules are essential to preserving the integrity, unity, and credibility of NAWOJ.
Comrade Abdullahi also charged the committee members to carry out their assignment with the utmost integrity, patriotism, and professionalism. He urged them to ensure that the electoral process is free, fair, credible, and transparent, and produces an outcome that is acceptable to all stakeholders. The committee's task is to coordinate the necessary processes towards the successful organization and conduct of the 2026 NAWOJ Triennial National Delegates Conference.
The nine-member Credentials Committee is headed by Comrade Rajab Mohammed, with eight others serving as members. The committee's inauguration is a significant step towards ensuring a successful conference. NAWOJ's commitment to democratic principles was commended by Comrade Abdullahi, who urged the committee to be guided by the Constitution of the NUJ in the discharge of its responsibilities.
The National Secretariat of NAWOJ has called on all members and stakeholders of the Association to give the Credentials Committee the necessary cooperation and support to enable it to discharge its mandate effectively. The committee's success is crucial to the overall success of the 2026 Triennial National Delegates Conference. NAWOJ's National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting was held in Birnin Kebbi, where the committee was inaugurated.
The 2026 Triennial National Delegates Conference is a significant event for NAWOJ, and the Credentials Committee plays a vital role in ensuring its success. The committee's responsibilities include overseeing the electoral process and ensuring that it is conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner. The conference is expected to take place in November 2026.
The inauguration of the Credentials Committee marks a significant milestone in the preparations for the 2026 Triennial National Delegates Conference. NAWOJ's commitment to transparency and accountability is reflected in the constitution of the committee. The Association's National Chairperson, AISHATU IBRAHIM, has expressed confidence in the committee's ability to discharge its responsibilities effectively.
Key points
- NAWOJ constitutes a nine-member Credentials Committee to oversee the 2026 Triennial National Delegates Conference in Kebbi.
- The committee is tasked with ensuring a free, fair, credible, and transparent electoral process.
- The 2026 Triennial National Delegates Conference is scheduled to take place in November 2026 in Birnin Kebbi.
