…Charges New Executives to Prioritize Professionalism, Welfare, and Press Freedom
Engr. Oyedele Hakeem Alao, a leading 2027 Oyo State governorship aspirant, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected Chairman of the Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Akeem Babatunde Abass, following his emergence at the just-concluded union election.
In his congratulatory message, Engr. Alao described Comrade Abass’s victory—and that of the entire executive council—as well-deserved and inspiring. He noted that their emergence reflects the strong confidence Oyo State journalists have in their leadership qualities, integrity, and commitment to the advancement of journalism in the state.
He further applauded the new chairman as a seasoned, forward-thinking media professional whose leadership comes at a pivotal time for journalism in both Oyo State and Nigeria at large.
While felicitating with Comrade Abass and his team, Engr. Alao urged the new leadership to remain focused, proactive, and united in tackling the pressing challenges confronting the profession today. These include the welfare and safety of journalists, ethical concerns, the spread of quackery, and the rapidly evolving realities of the new media ecosystem.
He charged the new executives to hit the ground running, strengthen internal cohesion within the union, uphold the sanctity of press freedom, and prioritize continuous training, protection, and career development for media practitioners across the state.
Engr. Alao emphasized that transparency, inclusiveness, and impactful service must guide the new tenure, adding that the media remains a critical pillar of democracy and an informed society.
He concluded by expressing his readiness to support a constructive and mutually beneficial relationship with the Oyo NUJ as Comrade Abass and his team begin this new chapter of purposeful leadership.