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Nigeria Union of Journalists state council elections

Overview

Various state councils of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have conducted leadership elections.

In Bauchi State, Ra’uf Oyewole was elected Chairman and Muhammad Nasir Shuaibu was elected Secretary of the Correspondents’ Chapel. Oyewole won the chairmanship by 18 votes to 16 and pledged to focus on transparency, professional development, and member welfare.

In Delta State, Churchill Oyowe was re-elected as Chairman following a contest in Asaba, securing 235 votes against 218 for Kenneth Obieh. Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori characterized the election as “free, fair, and credible,” while urging the leadership to foster unity across union factions.

Entities

Nigeria Union of Journalists · Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari · Asaba · Nigeria · Churchill Oyowe

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Churchill Oyowe re-elected as Delta State NUJ Chairman

    Churchill Oyowe has been re-elected as Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Delta State Council, following a close vote in Asaba. Governor Oborevwori has called for unity within the media union.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bauchi NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel elects new leadership

    Ra’uf Oyewole and Muhammad Nasir Shuaibu have been elected Chairman and Secretary of the NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel, Bauchi State Council, following a competitive leadership election.

Sources

asabametro.com · deltastate.gov.ng · iuokada.edu.ng · newtelegraphng.com · oasismagazine.com.ng · prnigeria.com · punchng.com · royalnews.com.ng · thetidenewsonline.com