Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi from Gombe State has emerged as the new President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).

According to reports, Abdullahi secured the position during the 8th Triennial National Delegates Conference held in Owerri, Imo State.

He achieved a decisive victory, polling 436 votes, while his opponents, Dele Atunbi of the FCT Council and Muhammed Garba of the Kaduna Council, garnered 97 and 39 votes, respectively.

A member of the Gombe Media Corporation (GMC), Abdullahi previously served as the National Deputy President of the NUJ and succeeds Chris Isiguzo in the union’s leadership.

In addition, Abimbola Oyetunde, a Deputy Director at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), was elected unopposed as the Deputy National President.

In his acceptance speech, Abdullahi pledged to prioritize the welfare and interests of NUJ members, uphold press freedom, and ensure high standards in journalism. He emphasized fostering collaboration with stakeholders to create a safe and conducive environment for journalists while advocating for their rights and protection.