Acceptance Speech by the Pioneer Chairman of Kano Online Media Chapel
Abubakar Abdulkadir Dangambo 27th April 2025
Distinguished colleagues, esteemed guests, friends of the media, ladies and gentlemen,
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
I stand before you today with immense gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility as I accept the honor of serving as the pioneer Chairman of the Kano Online Media Chapel.
First and foremost, I give thanks to Almighty Allah for making this day a reality. I also extend my heartfelt appreciation to every member of this Chapel for the trust and confidence you have placed in me. This is not just a personal milestone, but a historic moment for all of us—the birth of a new voice, a new platform, and a new chapter in the story of journalism in Kano.
The formation of the Kano Online Media Chapel is a bold recognition of the transformative role that digital platforms now play in shaping public opinion, holding power to account, and amplifying the voices of the people. We are not here to compete with traditional media—we are here to complement, to innovate, and to lead the way in responsible, ethical, and impactful journalism in the digital age.
As your chairman, I do not take this responsibility lightly. I am committed to building a chapel that upholds professionalism, promotes unity among practitioners, and protects the interests of our members. Together, we will pursue opportunities for capacity building, and partnerships that empower our members to thrive in this fast-evolving media landscape.
We will also strive to earn the trust of the public, ensuring that the content we produce upholds the highest standards of truth, fairness, and integrity. As online journalists, we have a duty not only to inform but to inspire progress and development in our society.
To the honorable commissioner of information and internal affairs Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya I say a very big thank you for your support to the realization of our dream for this chapel.
To the leadership of the NUJ, specifically the national chairman, and Kano council chairman and his team I say thank you for recognizing the need for this chapel and supporting our emergence.
To my fellow executives and members, I say: the work begins now. Let us build together a legacy we will all be proud of.
Once again, thank you for this great honor. May Allah guide us all as we move forward in unity and purpose.
Thank you
