The Ogun State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Tuesday inaugurated a new executive body and chapel for its members in the Ogun East region of the state.
The inauguration of the new executives and chapel with the name; NUJ Ogun East Independent Chapel, was held at the Ogun NUJ Secretariat Hall, Iwe-Iroyin, Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.
Speaking on reason for inauguration of the new chapel, the State Council Chairman, Comrade Wale Olarenwaju, stressed on the need for members of the region to also be recognized as members of the State Council and be well acknowledged in their various activities.
Comrade Olarenwaju, also added that their is need to abolish fake journalism in the region, as it is corrupting the integrity of journalism as a state, so therefore, the need to inaugurate the chapel with the executives, and this will help to eradicate the illegal means of spreading news in the region and around the state.
In his own remarks, the National Ex- Officio, Comrade James Sowole, representing its National President, stated that there is need according to the State Chairman, to abolish fake journalism around us and this has been achieved ín Ogun East region of the Council.
He, however congratulated the new executives and wish them the best in their tenure.
The State Secretary, Comrade Bunmi Adigun, however, sworn in the new executives and to take the oath of office, while State Chairman presented the Certificate of Office to the inaugurated executives.
In his own remarks, Comrade Adigun admonished the new executives to ensure proper management of the chapel, adding that no bad news should be heard from their side, and they must ensure they carry the State Council along in all their activities.
Name of the new executives were; Comrade Oluseun Oduneye (Chairman); Comrade Charles Adegbite (Vice Chairman); Comrade Funmi Sulodu (General Secretary); Comrade Daniel Johnson (Treasurer) and Comrade Ademola Ogunlana (Assistant General Secretary).
