Mukhtar Gidado Receives National Media Icon Award

Comrade Mukhtar Mohammed Gidado, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, was honored with the National Media Icon Award by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). This award was part of the first edition of the Annual Milestone Recognition of Media Icons in Nigeria.

The award was presented on Gidado's behalf by Comrade Isa Garba Gadau, the Chairman of the NUJ Bauchi State Council, during a ceremony in Abuja and was later formally presented to Gidado at the Government House in Bauchi. Gadau noted that about 20 personalities were selected nationwide, with only two from the North-East, representing Bauchi and Gombe states.

He emphasized that the selection was based on merit. Gidado dedicated the award to journalists in Bauchi State and the North-East, particularly the Government House Press Crew and NUJ members.

He expressed gratitude to the Union’s leadership, his colleagues, family, and Governor Bala Mohammed for their support, and pledged to continue promoting professionalism and cooperation between the government and the media.