The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger State Council, has formally recognised duly registered online journalists under its newly established Federated Online Chapel and inaugurated a five-member interim executive committee to oversee its affairs ahead of substantive elections.
The inauguration took place on Thursday, October 15, 2026, during a general congress at the NUJ Secretariat in Minna, where journalists and council officials discussed professional ethics, members' welfare and the organisation of online media practitioners.
Muhammad Hadi Pandogari was inaugurated as chairman of the interim committee, alongside Nurudeen Isyaku Daza as vice chairman and Yahaya Zakka Mohammed as secretary.
Other members are Muhammad Ismail Yakubu, assistant secretary, and Anna Asibi Moses, treasurer.
According to a report by Nigerian Daily Post, the congress unanimously adopted a motion recognising duly registered online journalists under the Federated Online Chapel.
Speaking at the gathering, NUJ Niger State Council Chairman, Comrade Abu Nmodu, urged online journalists to uphold objectivity, truthfulness and responsible reporting in accordance with the union's constitution.
Nmodu also emphasised professional solidarity and adherence to journalistic ethics as digital media continues to play an expanding role in public communication.
The NUJ State Council Secretary, Comrade Usman Chiji, formally proclaimed the interim leadership and administered the oath of office to the newly inaugurated executives.
The congress subsequently approved an interim tenure of three to six months to enable the committee to establish the chapel's operational structures before substantive elections are conducted.
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