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Lagos NUJ inaugurates NAN Chapel, hails re-elect exco

Lagos NUJ inaugurates NAN Chapel, hails re-elect exco

 

By Yusuf Yunus

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council inaugurated the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Chapel in Lagos Operations.
Mr Adeleye Ajayi, the Chairman, NUJ, Lagos State Council, who inaugurated Mr Yunus Yusuf- led seven-member NUJ NAN Chapel exco re-elected for another term, said the exco was remained a pace setter.

Adeleye, who urged NAN journalists to participate more in state council’s congresses and activities, said that were a lot of advantages in unionism.

 

“You have performed well. NUJ NAN Chapel is a pace setter in the state council. We are proud of you. Please, endeavor to attend congresses at the state council.

“We need to change our attitude towards attending NUJ activities. I wish this exco a fruitful second term tenure. I want to say congratulations,” the NUJ boss said.

Adeleye inaugurated Yunus as Chairman, Mrs Stellamaris Ashinze (Vice Chairman), Mr Moses Omorogieva (Secretary), Mr Adeyemi Adeleye (Assistant Secretary), Mrs Abiodun Azi (Treasurer), Mr Henry Oladele, (Financial Secretary), and Mr Dapo Udom (Auditor).

 

The NUJ boss, who was accompanied by his vice, Philip Nwosu; Secretary, Mr Tunde Olalare; Assistant Secretary, Mr Olajide Awosanya and the Financial Secretary, Mr Innocent Anaba, said that the Exco would be in place for the next three year.

In his inaugural speech, Yunus, who appreciated members for counting the exco worthy of continuity, promised to lead the union to higher heights.

He commended the leadership of the NUJ State Council for support, assuring that the chapel would be more vibrant at the state council.

Speaking, Mrs Vivian Ihechu, NAN Assistant Editor-in-Chief and the Chairman, NUJ NAN Chapel Electoral/Transition Committee, urged the exco to build on pass success.

Ihechu urged members to support the exco and participate in all union activities.

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