Ogun NUJ Inaugurates New Independent Chapel, Swears in Executives for Ogun East

The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has inaugurated a new chapel for members in Ogun East, with the swearing-in of its pioneer executives on Tuesday.

The inauguration, which held at the NUJ Secretariat Hall, Iwe-Iroyin, Abeokuta, marked the formal establishment of the Ogun East Independent Chapel under the State Council.

Speaking at the event, the State Chairman, Comrade Wale Olarenwaju, said the new chapel became necessary to give Ogun East journalists proper recognition within the union and strengthen their participation in council affairs.

He emphasized that the move was also aimed at sanitizing the practice of journalism in the region by discouraging quackery and curbing the spread of fake news.

“We must uphold the integrity of journalism in our state. The inauguration of this chapel will go a long way in eradicating illegal practices and ensuring that only credible voices represent the profession in Ogun East,” Olarenwaju said.

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Representing the NUJ National President at the ceremony, National Ex-Officio, Comrade James Sowole, echoed the chairman’s concerns about fake journalism, commending the state council for taking decisive steps to tackle the menace. He congratulated the new executives and charged them to justify the confidence reposed in them.

The State Secretary, Comrade Bunmi Adigun, administered the oath of office to the executives, while the chairman presented them with certificates of office. Adigun further admonished them to manage the chapel responsibly and maintain close collaboration with the state council.

The newly inaugurated executives of the Ogun East Independent Chapel are:

Comrade Oluseun Oduneye – Chairman

Comrade Charles Adegbite – Vice Chairman

Comrade Funmi Suleodu – General Secretary

Comrade Daniel Johnson – Treasurer

Comrade Ademola Ogunlana – Assistant General Secretary

The event was attended by journalists, stakeholders, and union leaders who described the development as a milestone for strengthening ethical journalism in the state.