Echoes of Excellence: Hadiza Kuta Lauds Maritime Journalists' Vision and Impact
The office of the Niger State Commissioner for Women Affairs, usually abuzz with plans for empowering women and children, recently resonated with a different kind of endorsement.
Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta, a figure known for her astute leadership and clear vision, lent her considerable weight to an upcoming initiative that bridges sectors and celebrates impactful service.
The initiative in question was the planned visit and award presentation by the Coalition of Maritime Journalists to Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, the immediate past Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and current Osun State APC governorship candidate. For Kuta, whose past portfolio included the crucial Ministry of Transportation in Niger State, this honour was not just merited, but deeply significant.
She lauded it as "well-deserved and patriotic," emphasizing that Oyebamiji’s extensive contributions to the development of inland waterways and his unwavering support for the media richly deserved this recognition from stakeholders within the maritime sector.
Her strong endorsement stemmed from a deep-seated appreciation for the maritime press, an appreciation forged in the demanding corridors of her previous role. Kuta fondly recalled her tenure as Commissioner for Transportation, a period marked by significant engagement with a segment of the very same Coalition of Maritime Journalists, then led by the veteran journalist, Mr. Frank Meke. That interaction, Kuta reminisced, was "richly rewarding.
She painted a vivid picture of journalists who arrived not just with notebooks, but with "a high level of professionalism, intellectual depth, and engagement.
" Their subsequent presentations and reports weren't mere chronicles; they were "brilliant, balanced, and impactful," reflecting a profound understanding of the complex transportation and maritime landscape in Niger State.
"These reports did not only reflect a proper understanding of the transportation and maritime landscape," Kuta emphasized, "they also contributed positively to governance and policy direction in Niger State." She recounted how the fact-finding mission had been comprehensive, involving strategic meetings with the Deputy Governor and five other commissioners, a directive personally issued by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago.
The Governor, she noted, was "particularly excited by the depth and seriousness of the engagement," describing the visit as timely and insightful. Kuta humbly acknowledged that the success of that crucial interaction was significantly influenced by the "groundwork and reforms put in place" during her stewardship of the transportation ministry, creating an environment ripe for such productive dialogue.
Now, in her capacity as Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Kuta has brought the same dynamism and commitment to her new domain.
She spoke with passion about hitting the ground running, mobilizing women across the state, and undertaking crucial visits to hospitals and health facilities to assess conditions firsthand. Her early interventions include ensuring that sick women receive timely medical attention, while also meticulously inventorying the needs of health workers and caregivers, with tangible plans for support and capacity building already taking shape.
For Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta, whether navigating the intricacies of transportation or championing the welfare of women, the core philosophy remains unwavering: people-oriented governance and inclusive development. As she firmly asserted, "strategic collaboration with professionals, including the media, remains key to achieving sustainable progress in Niger State.
" Her endorsement wasn't just a nod to a worthy individual, but a powerful reaffirmation of the enduring power of informed partnership in nation-building.
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