Ogun NUJ Fed. Chapel Gets New Executives

By Yusuf Olatunji 

The Federated Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ogun State, after three years of internal strife, inaugurated its new executive members on Monday.

 The inauguration ceremony took place at the Council's secretariat in Abeokuta, the state capital, following an uncontested election. 

The newly appointed Chairman, Juwon Opayemi, was sworn in alongside other executives, including Vice Chairman Jaji Olamilekan and Auditor Fatai Sobande.

In his inaugural address, the newly inaugurated Chairman Juwon Opayemi pledged to enhance unity within the chapel and ensure effective and equitable leadership.

In his inaugural address, the newly inaugurated Chairman Juwon Opayemi pledged to enhance unity within the chapel and ensure effective and equitable leadership.

He said: "My primary motivation and ambition to become Chairman-Federated Chapel, Ogun NUJ is my desire to bring renewed Hope and Faith of a better tomorrow and thereby putting smiles back on the faces of the members of the Federated Chapel. 

"It is our great belief that leadership should entail compassion , humility, selflessness, persistence, commitment and dedication. 

"Let me from onset assure you that as the Chairman of Federated Chapel Ogun NUJ, I and my Executive members will run an all-inclusive administration. 

"We will maintain an open door policy which affords easy accessibility on issues and challenges as related to the welfare and progress of our esteemed members. 

"It is now time to put all our endowed human and material resources together towards the progress and advancement of our Chapel. In the light of the above, I hereby present to you my programmes as the Chairman of the Federated Chapel."

The NUJ Chairman, Ogun State Council, Comrade Wale Olanrewaju,  urged the new chairman to further foster unity in the chapel.

He said: "I want to congratulate the new executives of the Federated Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Council.

"I urge you to further foster unity in the chapel and ensure that you work together to promote the interest of every member of the chapel."