NUJ urged to consider govt programs in reportage

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

The Special Adviser to the Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Youth Empowerment and Convener; Youths Earnestly Support Soludo, Dr. Nelson Omenugha, has appealed to the Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ), Anambra State to cue into the programme of the State government for the betterment of the state.

Omenugha also appealed for colloboration with the NUJ to empower the youths.

Meanwhile, representatives of Leadway Insurance Limited led by Assistant Branch Manager, Chancel Ukpai urged journalists to queue into insurance scheme to protect the wealth they have been able to accumulate in the course of their job.

Bishop Ibezim

Earlier , the Archbishop, Ecclesiastical Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Anglican Communion, His Grace, Most Revd. Alexander Ibezim praised the Union for its doggedness and contributions to the growth of democracy in the society.

Ibezim, represented by an Archdeacon, Ven. Onyinyechukwu Ilione complained that some journalists often compromise in the course of their work. He urged the practitioners to live up to their responsibilities in the society and embrace honesty and spirit of comradeship in the discharge of their duties.

He also urged the union to rally round the state government in its drive to lift the state from its many troubles.

In his remarks, Emeritus Chairman, NUJ Anambra State, Comrade Chief Nathaniel Anigbo commended the Council Chairman, Comrade Odogwu for restoring the unity in the Union. He also advised him not to relent in carrying Union members along in all his dealings and affairs.

Speaking to newsmen, Chairman NUJ Anambra Council, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, PhD attributed the success so far to the support from the union members and urged them not to relent for the soul of the union.

Comrade Odogwu words: “I feel great and elated for the support from the members of the Union because without their support, I am a nobody. They gave me so much support, love and attention. We do everything with cordiality and it is visible that the union is marching forward.

“We have been able to unify the union members in the State and my administration has been able to carry everyone along as promised. The love of the Union has been restored. We didn’t coarse anyone to attend the function; members came on their own.

“We have attracted so many goodwill to the Union. We have a brand new bus donated to us by the Former governor, Willie Obiano. We have equally attracted some developers and with time, the NUJ Secretariat will be turned around to be what it should be.

“I want Anambra NUJ to take the lead so that others will follow. NUJ is my passion and I want to take it to the next level so that those who would come after me will enjoy.”

Comrade Odogwu urged the union members not to relent in their support and solidarity for the Union. He also charged them to shun acts that could bring division or truncate the existing peace and unity in the union.

 At the event, Ada Anambra Universe, Queen Chisomeje Anyanechi presented appreciation gifts to the Council chairman for his zeal and contributions to the growth of the Union and the State.