The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State, has unveiled a social welfare initiative tagged “Tea Break” to promote relaxation, unity, and camaraderie among its members.
The programme, which involves the regular provision of tea, suya, and other light refreshments at the chapel’s secretariat, was officially launched by the chapel’s leadership during a brief ceremony attended by members and invited guests in Kano.
Speaking at the launch, Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Mr. Murtala Adewale, said the initiative was conceived as a way of easing the stress of daily reporting duties and providing members with a relaxed atmosphere to network and bond after long hours of field assignments and editorial deadlines.
“Journalism is a highly demanding profession. This initiative provides our members with a space to refresh themselves, exchange ideas, and build stronger professional and social bonds,” Adewale said.
He added that the chapel leadership remained committed to sustaining the gesture, noting that the Tea Break would serve as a platform for fostering unity, strengthening cooperation, and improving members’ welfare.
“We want to remain united, and as such, this gesture will be sustained. The leadership will continue to build on this tempo to ensure a good and harmonious working relationship among members,” he stressed.
The chairman further assured that the Correspondents’ Chapel would continue to roll out welfare-driven programmes that promote the professional well-being of journalists in Kano.
Guests at the launch described the initiative as a creative step towards enhancing solidarity and teamwork among members of the NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel, stressing that such informal platforms could go a long way in improving morale and productivity within the profession.
