NUJ Presidency: Gov Okowa Applauds Isiguzo’s Re-election 

BY SEGUN ADEBAYO – Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has felicitated with Comrade Chris Isiguzo on his victory and re-election as President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).

The Governor lauded the Union’s delegates for giving Isiguzo a second term mandate and expressed confidence that he would deliver better performance now given what the Union’s leadership showcased during his first tenure.

A statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, said Isiguzo has not only stabilised the NUJ, but also brought a lot of candour and panache to Union’s leadership.

“I have never doubted your ability to effectively lead the union to enviable heights you have taken it to, and i must thank your colleagues for rewarding your excellent performance in the last three years by unanimously returning you and some of your executive members unopposed.

“As we approach the 2023 general elections, the role of the media in ensuring that Nigerians get free, fair and credible polls cannot be overemphasised.

“I, therefore, charge you and your colleagues to provide balanced reportage as you shape opinions and set agenda ahead of the polls”, Governor Okowa said.

According to him; “The media, as Fourth Estate of the Realm must, at this critical time in our country, prominently play its fundamental watchdog role, holding leaders accountable to the people.

“The media should lead in directing governance on the right path, including the rule of law, and ensure that all tenets of democracy are upheld in the country.”

“On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I congratulate you, Comrade Chris Isiguzo, on your well-deserved re-election as president of Nigeria Union of Journalists.”

Assuring Comrade Isiguzo and NUJ of his support at all times, Governor Okiwa also congratulated members of the Union for a successful conference and election of National Working Committee (NWC) officers.

Isiguzo, who is the South East Bureau Chief of THISDAY Newspaper was re-elected unopposed at the NUJ 7th Triennial National Delegates Conference, held in Umuahia, the Abia State capital on Thursday, October  7, 2021.

He was first elected NUJ President at the Abeokuta Delegates Conference in 2018.