Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State and Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Plateau State Council, has felicitates with Tongna'an Bawa on her emergence as the National Auditor of the Union (NUJ).

In a heartfelt message, issued to newsmen in Jos on Thursday by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Government House Rayfield, Dr. Gyang Bere, said Governor Mutfwang described
Bawa’s emergence as well-deserved, noting that it marks a proud milestone for Plateau State.

Recalled, Bawa emerged NUJ National Auditor at a bye-election held in Kano State during the Union's National Executive Council (NEC) meeting Tuesday 12th August, 2025.

Governor Mutfwang lauded Bawa’s exemplary leadership qualities, recalling her outstanding service as a two-term Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Plateau State Chapter, and as Zonal Secretary of NAWOJ. He urged her to sustain the spirit of justice, fairness, equity, and compassion, virtues for which Plateau State is renowned.

He encouraged her to champion initiatives that will add value to the lives of Nigerians, deepen democracy, and promote good governance across the nation.

"On behalf of the government and people of Plateau State, the Governor wished Tongna'an Dada Bawa strength, wisdom, and sound health as she carries out her new responsibilities", the governor stated.

In a related development, the NUJ Plateau State Council acknowledged that the election of Tongna'an Bawa is a demonstration of trust and confidence bestowed on Plateau State Council by the National Executive Council led by it's President, Alhassan Yahya. 

A congratulatory message jointly signed by the chairman and assistant secretary of NUJ Plateau State Council, Comrade Ayuku Pwaspo and Timothy Tyem said, "the Council is particularly pleased with the emergence of Tongna'an Bawa,  as a National Leader giving her unflinching commitment and dedication to union activities both at the NUJ and NAWOJ levels.

"While the Council wishes the National Auditor a successful tenure , it behoves on her to  deploy her wealth of experience in leadership, approach the new role with humility, discipline and high sense of professionalism to justify the confidence reposed on her and make significant contribution to move the Union to greater heights.

"The Council assures the newly elected officer and the National leadership of NUJ of support and collaboration to succeed."