Mr Gbenga Opadotun , the Chairman,
Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),Oyo State Chapter has commended the Nigerian
Union of Road Transports Workers(NURTW), Oyo Chapter for conducting a peaceful election.
He disclosed this of Friday in Ibadan after the Jumat Service held at Letmauck Barracks, Mokola to herald the 2015 Oyo NUJ Press Week.
Opadotun, while commending the Oyo NURTW Chairman, Alhaji Taofeek Oyerinde, popularly known as `Fele’, who hosted the members to a reception, said that Oyerinde’s reign in the union had been peaceful.
``Gone are those days, when the Oyo NURTW is synonymous with violence. Their election is always conducted in a free for all atmospheres, which invariably disrupt the peace of the city.
``We thank God that the present administration of Oyo NURTW under the leadership of Oyerinde, who has just been returned for a second term, has written their name in gold.
``We pray that the good foundation laid by Oyerinde in the union be sustained,’’ he said.
He prayed that leaders like Oyerinde deserved higher positions in the union to inculcate into other members worthy legacies, a replica of his good works in Oyo.
In his response, Oyerinde commended the NUJ for the good work they have been doing as professionals.
He said that the NURTW would remain peaceful, having set the standard for peaceful co-existence of its members.
``We are always ready to be good partners of the NUJ and we will never relent in our efforts at sustaining peace in the NURTW and the state at large.
Oyerinde implored NUJ members to always discharge their duties diligently, adding that they should always be fair to all parties in their reportage.
``Please always verify any information bothering on the NURTW from our secretariat before publishing. I assure you that we will always be ready and willing to respond to you adequately,’’ he said.
Also, Mr Sulaiman Olanrewaju, the Chairman, NUJ Press Week Committee, urged members to turn out in large numbers for the ongoing 2015 Oyo NUJ Press Week.
He said that the theme of the week ``Nigeria beyond oil’’ has been carefully chosen and to be delivered by experts like Chief Richard Akinjide (SAN) and Prof. Adeola Adenikinju to enrich the knowledge of members.
The event featured a prayer session for the union, led by Imam Shuaibu Muhammed of Letmauck Barrack Central Mosque.
BY Tope Eluyefa
He disclosed this of Friday in Ibadan after the Jumat Service held at Letmauck Barracks, Mokola to herald the 2015 Oyo NUJ Press Week.
Opadotun, while commending the Oyo NURTW Chairman, Alhaji Taofeek Oyerinde, popularly known as `Fele’, who hosted the members to a reception, said that Oyerinde’s reign in the union had been peaceful.
``Gone are those days, when the Oyo NURTW is synonymous with violence. Their election is always conducted in a free for all atmospheres, which invariably disrupt the peace of the city.
``We thank God that the present administration of Oyo NURTW under the leadership of Oyerinde, who has just been returned for a second term, has written their name in gold.
``We pray that the good foundation laid by Oyerinde in the union be sustained,’’ he said.
He prayed that leaders like Oyerinde deserved higher positions in the union to inculcate into other members worthy legacies, a replica of his good works in Oyo.
In his response, Oyerinde commended the NUJ for the good work they have been doing as professionals.
He said that the NURTW would remain peaceful, having set the standard for peaceful co-existence of its members.
``We are always ready to be good partners of the NUJ and we will never relent in our efforts at sustaining peace in the NURTW and the state at large.
Oyerinde implored NUJ members to always discharge their duties diligently, adding that they should always be fair to all parties in their reportage.
``Please always verify any information bothering on the NURTW from our secretariat before publishing. I assure you that we will always be ready and willing to respond to you adequately,’’ he said.
Also, Mr Sulaiman Olanrewaju, the Chairman, NUJ Press Week Committee, urged members to turn out in large numbers for the ongoing 2015 Oyo NUJ Press Week.
He said that the theme of the week ``Nigeria beyond oil’’ has been carefully chosen and to be delivered by experts like Chief Richard Akinjide (SAN) and Prof. Adeola Adenikinju to enrich the knowledge of members.
The event featured a prayer session for the union, led by Imam Shuaibu Muhammed of Letmauck Barrack Central Mosque.
BY Tope Eluyefa
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