The Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III, has conferred a chieftaincy title of ‘Wakilin Sadarwa,’ on the Chairman of the Gombe State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Farouq Muazu Gombe.
The chieftaincy title was presented on behalf of the Emir by the Shamakin Gombe and District Head of Shamaki/Bajoga, Alhaji Usman Shamaki, who led a delegation from the Gombe Emirate Council.
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Alhaji Usman Shamaki said the honour was bestowed in recognition of the contributions of Farouq Muazu’s family to the Gombe Emirate Council, dating back to the time of their grandfather, late Alhaji Umaru Yole.
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Speaking on behalf of the family, Sheikh Zakariya Muazu expressed appreciation to the Emir of Gombe and pledged the family’s continued loyalty and support to the development of the Gombe Emirate.
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Also speaking, the Gombe State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Salihu Baba Alkali, described the title as well deserved.
He noted that Farouq Muazu’s position as NUJ Chairman would further strengthen professionalism in journalism and enhance public enlightenment in the state and beyond.
