Ajiya Ayuba
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, on Friday assured support for the journalists who had accident on their way to witness the commissioning of projects of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state.
This was contained in a press statement signed by Governor Bala’s adviser media and publicity, Mukhtar Gidado and made available to other journalists in the state.
The members of the media houses include of the Channels Television, African Independent Television (AIT), Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), as well as other members of the Correspondents’ Chapel and Staffs of the Bauchi State Television Authority (BATV) and the Bauchi Radio corporation (BRC)
“We give thanks to Almighty Allah that no life was loss .The affected journalists were swiftly evacuated to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, where they are currently receiving comprehensive medical care.
While some of the victims sustained fractures and bodily bruises, medical authorities have confirmed that they are responding to treatment.
Governor Bala Mohammed on behalf of the government and the people of Bauchi State deeply sympathize with the injured journalists, their families, colleagues, and respective media organizations.
“We are profoundly concerned by this unfortunate incident and acknowledge the dedication and sacrifices journalists make in the discharge of their professional responsibilities, often under challenging conditions”
The governor assured their families and respective media organizations that it is closely monitoring the situation and is working hand in hand with the hospital management to ensure that the victims receive the best possible medical attention and support until full recovery is achieved.
According to the governor said that “We pray for the speedy healing and complete recovery of the injured journalists and prayed that the Almighty Allah will grant them strength during this difficult time.
