Three months after the first attempt to conduct the Nigeria Union of journalists( NUJ) Enugu state Council ‘s election failed , the election eventually held on Saturday, and a new Executive led by Comrade Obinna Ogbuka emerged to run the affairs of the union for the next three years , calling for support for the new leadership.
Announcing the results of the elections at the Rt. Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi NUJ Press centre, Enugu, the Chairman of the Credentials committee, Comrade Sebastian Okafor announced Comrade Obinna Ogbuka of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria chapel as Chairman, replacing the immediate past chairman,Comrade Sam Udekwe of the Enugu state Broadcasting Service, , having been returned unopposed .The position of the Vice Chairman, went to Chinedu Adonu of Vanguard Newspapers, Correspondents chapel , Sulieman Onyeama of the State Information chapel, Secretary,.
The position of the Assistant secretary went to Fred Nnaji of the Enugu State Broadcasting Service chapel, Stephanie Udeh of the Federal Information chapel emerged as the Treasurer, Sandra Ukeje of Solid FM, Private Broadcasting chapel, Financial Secretary , and Florence Ani as Internal Auditor.
In his acceptance speech shortly after their inauguration, the Chairman, Comrade Obinna Ogbuka thanked the NUJ National leadership for approving the conduct of the election. He urged support of members to achieve desired goals..
Speaking with Newsline Global, Ogbuka assured he will keep to his campaign promises. He said he will strengthen the existing chapels and creat new ones. Expressing confidence for a new NUJ, Comrade Ogbuka , said,” NUJ Enugu state will turn out a beacon of hope for other councils. A new NUJ is possible “.
Earlier, the NUJ zonal secretary, Comrade Eze Adikwo, thanked members for their conduct during the election.. He expressed the confidence that comrade Ogbuka will do well..
A contestant, and immediate past Secretary Comrade Ifeoma Amuta who sought a re-election, congratulated the new Chairman Ogbuka and his Executives. She however said that she won the election. “I congratulate the chairman, Obinna Ogbuka. I won the election but it was manipulated”, Amuta said.
Highlight was prayer offered for the new Executive by Nze Odogwu Odoemenam.
The new Executives
Author: Maureen Ikpeama