NAWOJ Lagos Congratulates Newly Elected NUJ President, Alhassan Yahya And First Female Deputy President, Abimbola Oyetunde

The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter, under the leadership of its Chairperson, Dr. Adeola Ekine, extends heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi.

In a statement made available to Newsrain Nigeria, Dr. Ekine said; “We celebrate the historic election of Dr. Abimbola Oyetunde as the first female Deputy National President of the NUJ, a groundbreaking achievement that reflects the growing recognition of women’s leadership in the media industry.

Dr. Ekine commends the democratic process that produced this leadership team, emphasizing the critical role the NUJ plays in shaping the future of journalism in Nigeria.

She notes that; “The inclusion of women at the highest levels of the union is a significant step toward fostering gender equality and ensuring diverse perspectives in media governance.

NAWOJ Lagos is confident that under the capable leadership of Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi and Dr. Abimbola Oyetunde, NUJ will continue to uphold press freedom, enhance professionalism, and advocate for the welfare of journalists nationwide.

As the nation faces complex challenges, we trust this administration to prioritize ethical journalism, promote unity among practitioners, and champion the cause of free and fair reportage.

NAWOJ Lagos pledges its unwavering support and partnership to advance the shared goals of a vibrant and responsible media landscape.

Congratulations once again to the new NUJ leadership!”

E-Signed:
Dr. Adeola Ekine
Chairperson, NAWOJ Lagos State Chapter

Omolola Olamijulo
Assistant Secretary,
NAWOJ, Lagos State chapter.

Meanwhile, recall that Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi from Gombe State emerged as the new President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) at the 8th Triennial National Delegates Conference held in Owerri, Imo State.

Yahaya secured a landslide victory with 436 votes, defeating Dele Atunbi of the FCT Council, who received 97 votes, and Muhammed Garba of the Kaduna Council, who scored only 39 votes.

Yahaya, who works with the Gombe Media Corporation (GMC), was the immediate National Deputy President of the NUJ and succeeded Chris Isiguzo as the president of the association.

Also, Mrs. Abimbola Oyetunde, a Deputy Director at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), emerged unopposed as the Deputy National President.

All other positions were also returned unopposed.

In his acceptance speech, Yahya pledged to advance the interests and welfare of NUJ members, defend press freedom, and uphold high journalistic standards.

He emphasised collaboration with stakeholders to ensure journalists operate safely and freely while advocating for their rights and safety.

He said: “My administration will focus on capacity-building initiatives, including workshops, training, and mentorship programs to enhance our members’ skills.”

The new NUJ president also highlighted plans to leverage technology and innovation to adapt to the evolving media landscape and foster stronger networks among journalists and media organizations.

Finally, Abdullahi stressed the importance of collaboration with government bodies, civil society, and media owners to create a supportive environment for journalism to thrive in Nigeria.

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