Abuja: NAWOJ congratulates new NUJ executive
The National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter has congratulated the newly elected executive of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council.
The congratulatory message of the association is contained in a letter jointly signed by the Chairperson, Mrs Annah Daniel and the Secretary, Nkiru Okeke, Secretary, on Sunday in Abuja.
It said journalists in FCT made the right choice by reelecting Emmanuel Ogbeche as chairman and other new executive members.
The association said Mr Ogbeche’s reelection was due to his proven integrity, hard work and pedigree.
NAWOJ commended the inclusion of more women in the new council leadership, describing it as a development that would promote women participation in governance.
It reiterated its commitment to building a formidable force with the new NUJ leadership in taking the profession to greater heights.
In his acceptance speech after the election last Saturday, Mr Ogbeche had expressed optimism that the new team would carry out its mandate, including ensuring professionalism in journalism practice in FCT.
(NAN)
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