Omon-Julius Onabu in Asaba
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Comrade Churchill Oyowe on his re-election as Chairman of the Delta State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
During the keenly contested election held on the state Secretariat of the NUJ in Asaba, Oyowe, who’s from the State Information Chapel, gained 235 votes to defeat his sole challenger, Comrade Kenneth Obieh, who can be from the state ministry of Information Chapel and who secured 218 votes.
In an announcement issued yesterday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, the governor described the election as “free, fair and credible”, noting that the shut margin between the candidates mirrored the aggressive nature of the competition.
He, nevertheless, urged the NUJ State Chairman and the members of the brand new state council to be magnanimous in victory and to not betray the arrogance reposed of their management.
While congratulating Oyowe on his victory, Oborewvori expressed confidence in his capability to proceed to offer purposeful management for the union and promote professionalism in journalism apply within the state.
Journalists elected into different positions embody Comrade Patrick Ochei of the Indigenous Chapel elected as Vice-Chairman after polling 241 votes to defeat Comrade Monday Osayande of the Guardian Newspaper, who secured 173 votes.
Immediate previous vice-chairman of the union, Comrade Felix Ekwu of Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) Chapel, gained the place of State Secretary with 273 votes to defeat Comrade Pere Botu, additionally of the DBS Chapel, who garnered 202 votes.
Comrade Josephine Omodior (Indigenous Chapel) emerged Assistant State Secretary with 264 votes to defeat Comrade Andy Emephia of the sane chapel, who polled 188 votes.
Nonetheless, three candidates, Comrade Caroline Ubini (Treasurer), Comrade Toju Oteri (Financial Secretary) and Comrade Michael Ilaya (Auditor), have been returned unopposed.
Oborevwori mentioned, “On behalf of my household, the Government and other people of Delta State, I congratulate the Chairman, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, and all members of the newly re-elected State Working Committee of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Delta State Council.
“Your re-election is a transparent vote of confidence by your colleagues. It reveals they belief your management, your integrity and your capability to proceed to guide.
“Lead everybody, not just those who voted for you. The election is over. Now is time for unity. Bring everybody together. I urge you to extend a hand of fellowship to your opponent. Delta NUJ must remain united under your leadership.”
