NUJ@70: Imo NUJ Chairman, 8 others inaugurated as planning committee members 

The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Imo State Council, Comrade Ifeanyi Nwanguma JP has been selected as one of the planning committee members for Nigeria Union Journalists, NUJ@70.

He was inaugurated alongside eight (8) other Council Chairmen from other parts of the country.

National Beam gathered that Comrade Nwanguma as a member of the committee is representing the South East Zone.

Members of the Committee include Comrade Dr. Abimbola Oyetunde – (Chairperson), Comrade Abdulkareem Haruna –Borno Chairman (Secretary), Comrade Ifeanyi Nwanguma — Imo Chairman, and Comrade Grace Ike – FCT Chairperson.

Other members are Comrade Donald Dedan–Adamawa Chairman, Comrade Ademola Babalola –Oyo Chairman, Comrade Abdulai Sulaiman –Kano Chairman, Comrade Amos Etuk –Akwa Ibom Chairman, and Comrade Wale Olanrewaju — Ogun Chairman.

They were inaugurated by the President of NUJ, Comrade Alhasan Yahya, to oversee the planning of the 70 years anniversary celebration of the Union.

This was disclosed in a Release signed by the National Secretary of NUJ, Achike Chude, and made available in newsmen.

According to a release, “the selection of the committee members headed by no other person than the Deputy President of the Union, Dr Abimbola Oyetunde was an indication that the president was ready to pull out all the stops to ensure the fulfillment of his promise that the celebration would be one that would not be forgotten in a hurry”.

The NUJ President pointed out, “the highpoints of the celebration would be a showcase of the growth and dynamism, challenges and successes of the Union from inception till date.

“It will be people-centric and concentrate on all those in the various leadership and membership structures of the Union that contributed to making her what she is today.”

The Deputy President, Dr Abimbola Oyetunde, speaking on behalf of the other members of the committee welcomed the responsibility with a sense of duty and purpose as She stressed that they had a two month window to accomplish the task hence urged everyone to brace up for the work ahead.

The National Secretary, Comrade Achike Chude however expressed optimism that the committee members are result oriented and are poised to deliver on all expectations.

He congratulated them and wish them a fruitful outcome in their assignment.