Adamawa state born Journalist, Ladi Bala has emerged,President Nigeria Association of Women Journalist NAWOJ.
The election was conducted at the 10th triennial delegates conference of the Association held in Minna, Niger State.
Mrs Bala who is a staff of Nigerian Television Authority ,Adamawa state defeated Aishat Da’ aratu
In her acceptance speech ,the NAWOJ president promised to embark on capacity building of women journalists across the federation.
Other exco members are Lilian ogbabu deputy vice president, secretary Helen udofia ,treasurer Fatima Rasheed.
Also Adeola Adekunle of Ondo NAWOJ chapter emerged financial secretary of the association at the national level.
Earlier during the delegate conference ,the outgone NAWOJ president ,mrs ifeyinwa omowole appreciated the support of members throughout her tenure as the president
The host governor , Abubakar Sani Bello, commended women journalists for the pivotal roles they played in championing the course of the girl child .
Governor bello promised continuous support to the association.
In a paper presentation ,former executive director NTA network Eugenia Abu stressed the need for corporate organisations and government to build women capacity and make them head leadership positions .
She also charged women to brace up in their chosen career to be able to perform excellently.