Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, PhD, has been re-elected the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Anambra State Council.
Over 200 members of the Union were present at NUJ ,Press Center,Awka to exercise their franchise during the election which was held , Friday.
It was gathered that Dr. Odogwu, a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication , Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, contested the chairmanship position of the Council with Mrs. Ngozi Obileri (of the Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS Chapel), who was his Vice in the just- past administration.
Announcing the results of the exercise, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Dr. Stanley Onunkwor, declared that Comrade Odogwu Emeka (of the Correspondents’ Chapel) polled a total of 173 votes to win Mrs. Obileri, who polled 40 votes..
The position of Vice Chairman was unopposed as it had Comrade Beatrice Onuchukwu (of the Correspondents’ Chapel) as the sole candidate, just like the position of Secretary that had Dr. Okechukwu Onuegbu (of the Correspondent chapel as sole candidate. The position of Assistant Secretary went to Comrade Chinyere Vera Ogbuagu (of the State Information Chapel) sole candidate.
Pix: Dr. Emeka Odogwu in green
The Electoral Committee Chairman also announced that Chibuzo Wisdom Obidike (of the Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS Chapel) polled 168 votes to defeat his co-contestant, Comrade Ogemdi iOzoemena who polled 45 votes; while Grace Onwukwe (of the State Information Chapel) emerged the Financial Secretary.
While nobody contested for the position of Internal Auditor, Comrade Adiuku noted that the State Working Committee of the Council will see to the filling of the position through constitutional provisions and guidance.
He further commended the Union for giving him the opportunity to serve.
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The new Executives, NUJ Anambra Council, were sworn-in by Barr. ES Nonyelu, Esq., in the presence of the Council members and the guests that graced the occasion
Earlier in his acceptance speech, the newly-elected Chairman, Comrade Odogwu, appreciated the Stanley Onunkwor-led Credentials Committee, as well as the voters and the observers of the election for its seamlessness, while also saluting the members of the Council for re-entrusting him with the leadership of the Union in the state. He also commended the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo; the State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor; and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters, Dr Alex Obiogbolu, among others, for their commitment to the progress of the Union and its affairs in the state.
Odogwu assured that he would also not disappoint but deliver exceedingly well in his second tenure of another three years, complementing on the feats of his first tenure. He also assured to prioritize the welfare of the Union and the members, and to make the Council stronger, further seeking the support, prayers and solidarity of the members for a more successful and impactful administration going forward.