By Seyifunmi Odunuga
Against the backdrop of the recently concluded 2023 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State chapter, the leadership of the council on Sunday commended Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and the Deputy National Chairman, PDP (South), Alhaji Taofeek Arapaja.
The leadership of the Council also commended Chairman Solutions FM and Aare-Onibon Balogun of Ibadanland, Oloye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, national president of NUJ, Chief Chris Isiguzo, former Minister of Youth and Sport, Chief Sunday Dare, a lawmaker representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, and a host of others for their contributions to the success of the week.
It also appreciated what it termed the significant efforts of NUJ members in B Zone, led by its vice president, Comrade Ronke Afebioye Samo, guests, and awardees, for making the annual event a historic and indelible experience.
This is contained in a press statement signed by the chairman of the planning committee of Oyo NUJ 2023 Press Week, Mr. Akeem Abas, which was forwarded to journalists in Ibadan, the state capital.
The statement read: “We thank the Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, the national president of NUJ, Chief Chris Isiguzo, Senator Sharafadeen Alli (Oyo South Senatorial District), members of our great union in B Zone, comprising of Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Osun, Lagos, and Ondo, NUJ executives led by Comrade Demola Babalola, all the awardees, guests, and a host of others that witnessed the weeklong activities.
“We appreciate our awardees and all guests for supporting us with their presence and we also commend all our members in the state who have worked tirelessly to ensure a successful Press Week. Your unwavering support and dedication to the union were largely instrumental to the success of the event.
“We are grateful for your commitment, hard work, and enthusiasm in making this weeklong event a remarkable one. Your cooperation and efforts have not gone unnoticed. Thank you once again for your continuous support, and we look forward to having the same level of support and cooperation in future endeavours, “the statement concluded.
