Vanguard Reporter Re-elected Osun NUJ Correspondents Chairman

The Osun State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, has elected a new executive to run the affairs of the chapel for the next three years.

A statement by the chairman of the credentials committee, Timothy Agbor, declared Shina Abubakar, of the Vanguard Newspaper, winner of the election conducted on Tuesday.

Abubakar scored 15 votes while his co-contestant, Adeolu Adeyemo of the Nigerian Tribune Newspaper, polled 5.

In his speech, Abubakar who emerged for the second term, promised to prioritise welfare of members and ensure that general interest is well considered.

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He called for support of all members to join hands in ensuring success of the executives.

“This election will not divide our union. It is our collective intelligence that drives this course.

“I commend Mr Adeolu Adeyemo whose by-line I have been reading since my secondary school days. You are one of the leaders here and that you remain.

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“My colleagues, let us collectively drive for the success of this chapel. Let us write a good history for those coming behind us.

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“For me, I will dedicate myself to the service of members,” Abubakar said.

Earlier, while swearing in the new executives, the Assistant General Secretary of the Osun NUJ, Mayowa Fagbohungbe, advised the team to promote the integrity of the union and lead with fear of God.

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Other members of the executive are: Ayobami Agboola, Vice Chairman; Deborah Oladejo, Secretary; Toba Adedeji, Assistant Secretary; and Sunday Oguntuyi, Financial Secretary.

Source : The Point