Eid-el-Fitr: Gov Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed Donates N20m, 7 Bulls to Bauchi Media
By Mubarak Aliyu kobi
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has approved the donation of over N20 million, including seven bulls, to members of the media community in the state as part of efforts to strengthen government–media relations.
The announcement was made by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado during a brief ceremony held at the Government House, Bauchi. He explained that the gesture was aimed at appreciating the contributions of journalists in promoting the activities and programmes of the present administration.
A breakdown of the donation shows that the Government House press crew received N2 million and one bull, while the Correspondents’ Chapel was allocated N2 million and one bull. Social media practitioners got N1 million, while members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) received cash support alongside one bull.
Other beneficiaries include the Kare Muradu group, which received N1 million and bulls, as well as KABASIYYA, which also got N1 million and a bull.
Reacting, representatives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists and the Correspondents’ Chapel described the governor’s gesture as timely and commendable, noting that it reflects the administration’s recognition of the media as key partners in governance.
They pledged continued support to the government through objective and responsible journalism, while reaffirming their commitment to promoting transparency, accountability and development-focused reporting in Bauchi State.
