Gombe government supports families of journalists killed in crash
The Gombe State Government has given N14 million to the families of seven journalists who died in a road accident. Governor Inuwa Yahaya was represented by Prof Abubakar Njodi during the presentation of the funds. The gesture aims to help the bereaved families with burial expenses and to acknowledge the journalists’ contributions. The incident has sparked calls for better welfare and insurance for journalists.
What we know
- The Gombe State Government presented N2 million to each family of the seven journalists who died in a road crash.
- Prof Abubakar Njodi delivered the donations on behalf of Governor Inuwa Yahaya.
- The journalists died while returning from a colleague’s wedding in Kaltungo Local Government Area.
- Alhassan Yahya, National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, announced plans to launch a new insurance scheme by March.
- The General Manager of NTA Gombe, Abubakar Adamu, expressed his devastation and thanked the government for its support.
