Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and its Correspondents’ Chapel have formally renewed their working relationship following the inauguration of the Chapel’s newly elected executive committee.
The inauguration, held today, saw the Kwara NUJ Chairman, Abdullateef Ahmed, formally swear in the Executive led by Abiola Azeez, marking a significant step towards strengthening unity and cooperation within the union.
Speaking during the ceremony, Ahmed described the occasion as the beginning of a new phase of mutual understanding and collective progress.
He urged members of the new Executive to discharge their responsibilities with courage, integrity and a commitment to the ideals of journalism, while emphasising the importance of unity across all chapels of the union.
In his acceptance speech, the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Abiola Azeez, expressed appreciation to the state council for the inauguration, describing it as a positive development that opens a fresh chapter in the relationship between the Chapel and the Kwara NUJ Council.
Azeez reaffirmed the Chapel’s commitment to working harmoniously with the state council in advancing the welfare of journalists and promoting professionalism within the union.
As part of the renewed understanding, the Correspondents’ Chapel announced the immediate lifting of all internal restrictions previously placed on participation in NUJ activities, signalling the restoration of full engagement with the affairs of the state council.
The development is expected to foster greater collaboration among journalists in Kwara State and reinforce the shared commitment of both the council and the Correspondents’ Chapel to unity, professionalism and the advancement of the journalism profession.
