By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna

The long-abandoned 14-Seater Toyota Hiace Bus of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna State Council, has been refurbished by the leadership of Comrade Asma’u Yawo Halilu.

The feat came to reality with the support of the Nigeria Breweries Plc, with the aim of easing the mobility of the union and her members, especially during official functions.

Presenting the vehicle to the leadership of the Union on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the NUJ Secretariat, the Corporate Affairs Manager; Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr. Kabiru Kassim, explained that Kaduna NUJ have been a veritable partner of the NB Plc for over 50 years.

“The idea to refurbish the vehicle was conceived during a media parley with the NUJ in 2021, hence the need to refurbish the vehicle. So, what is happening here today is a dream come to true,” the Corporate Affairs Manager explained.

In her remarks, the Chairman of the Union, Asma’u Yawo Halilu, thanked the NB Plc for its support in refurbishing the 14-Seater Bus, which, according to her, would be used by the Council and her members accordingly.

“We are very happy and appreciative of the NB Plc gesture. And this will no doubt further cemented the already established relationship between the company and the Union,” Asma’u said.

While expressing appreciation on behalf of members, The Council Chairman assured the company of proper maintenance of the vehicle by the council and her members.

She appealed to other companies, corporate organizations and governments at all levels to emulate the Nigerian Breweries by supporting the Union through their various Corporate. Social Responsibilities (CSR) towards actualization of other pending projects of the Union.