The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, has congratulated Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on the state’s Golden Jubilee celebrations and praised his decision to honour the founding leaders who played pivotal roles in the creation of Ondo State. The commendation came during the union’s first Congress of 2026, held on Thursday, January 29, at the NUJ Press Centre, Alagbaka, Akure.
The Congress, presided over by State Chairman Comrade Leke Adegbite, brought together members from all chapels across the state. Delegates deliberated on issues ranging from politics, economy, security, social matters to the welfare of journalists and media professionals.
Members expressed delight at the ongoing transformation of Owena Press, publishers of The Hope newspaper, from a public liability company to a corporation. The union noted that the change will allow staff, especially NUJ members, to enjoy full public service benefits. Congress urged authorities to fast-track the legal framework and implementation of the transformation.
The Congress also praised the Minister of Youth Development, Hon. Ayodele Olawande, for facilitating the unprecedented upgrade of the NUJ Press Centre main building. Members described the minister’s support as a historic gesture in the history of the union in Ondo State.
While reaffirming commitment to ethical journalism, the Congress condemned the unauthorized use of NUJ press stickers by non-journalists and resolved to empower the union’s Task Force to tackle the issue with relevant security agencies.
Members further reminded the governor of his promise to appoint qualified journalists and directors in the Ministry of Information and OSRC/Orange FM as Permanent Secretaries in the state public service.
The Congress encouraged the NUJ Ondo leadership to organise robust activities to mark Ondo NUJ @50, including honouring both living and deceased media professionals who have contributed to the growth of journalism in the state.
The communiqué was drafted by a committee comprising Ebunoluwa Akinroyeje (OSRC/Orange FM Chapel), Isaac Afolabi (FRCN Positive FM Chapel) and Fidelis David (Correspondents’ Chapel), and e-signed by the State Secretary, Comrade Olaoluwa Meshack.
