The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council, has reaffirmed the validity of its November 1, 2025 election that produced a new executive council led by Comrade Biola Azeez as chairman.

The resolution was part of a communiqué issued at the end of the Chapel’s inaugural congress held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at its secretariat in Ilorin.

Members pledged full support to the new leadership and commended the peaceful conduct of the election, supervised by a committee chaired by Alhaji Hammed Shittu of ThisDay Newspaper.

The Congress also appreciated the NUJ State Council for its oversight and goodwill, describing the process as a show of unity and maturity.

Reaffirming its focus on members’ welfare and safety, the new executive vowed to engage security agencies and relevant institutions to ensure journalists’ protection and improved working conditions.

The Chapel also announced a three-man communiqué drafting committee comprising Alhaji Mansur Aramide (The Guardian), Nicholas Uwerunonye (Daily Independent), and Mosunmola Ayobami (Western Post).

Meanwhile, the Congress mourned the passing of veteran sports journalist Yusuf Feruke, extending condolences to his family and the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter.

Ilorin — In a smooth transition of leadership, Biola Azeez, Saturday Tribune correspondent, has emerged as the new Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council.

Azeez’s emergence by affirmation marks the end of the tenure of the Mallam Abdulhakeem Garba-led executive committee, ushering in a new leadership phase for the elite body of journalists covering the state.

Also elected by affirmation were Ibrahim Alege of TVC as Vice Chairman, Sikirat Shehu of BusinessDay as Financial Secretary, and Afusat Agunbiade of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

In the only contested positions, Mosunmola Ayobami of Western Post defeated Okufemi Akobi of AIT by 27 votes to 4, while Oluseyi Da Siva of Arise TV triumphed over Taiye Joseph of Daily Graphics in another closely watched race.

The new leadership is expected to build on the achievements of the outgoing executive in promoting professional excellence and strengthening collaboration between the media and public institutions in Kwara State.

More details to follow.

The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council, will on Friday, October 31, 2025, hold a manifesto presentation for candidates vying for various positions in its forthcoming chapel election.

The event, scheduled for 3 p.m. at the Chapel Secretariat, is part of activities lined up for the implementation of the chapel’s 2025 election timetable.

In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the 2025 Credentials Committee, Hammed Shittu, and the Secretary, Unar Abdulwahab, the committee announced that the election proper will hold on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11 a.m., and will be preceded by a brief Chapel Congress at 10 a.m.

According to the statement, candidates who scaled through the screening exercise conducted by the Credentials Committee have been cleared to contest in accordance with the provisions of the NUJ Constitution.

They include Azeez Abiola Y., cleared for the position of Chairman and returned unopposed; Ibrahim Alege, cleared for Vice Chairman and also unopposed; Olufemi Akobi and Mosunmola Ayobami, cleared for the position of Secretary; Ogunniyi Taiye Joseph and Oluseyi Dasilva, cleared for Auditor; Afusat Agunbiade Oladipo, cleared for Treasurer and returned unopposed; and Sikirat Shehu, cleared for Financial Secretary and also unopposed.

The committee assured members of a credible and transparent election process that would reflect the ideals of the union, while urging full participation in both the manifesto presentation and the voting exercise.

In continuation of the implementation of the 2025 election timetable, candidates vying for various positions in the forthcoming Correspondents’ Chapel election will on Friday, October 31, 2025, present their manifestos to members at the Chapel Secretariat by 3 p.m.

According to a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the 2025 Credentials Committee, Hammed Shittu, and the Secretary, Umar Abdulwahab, the manifesto presentation is part of the democratic process ahead of the chapel’s election scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11 a.m.

The exercise will be preceded by a brief Chapel Congress fixed for 10 a.m. prompt.

The statement further announced that following a successful screening exercise, several candidates have been cleared to contest in line with the provisions of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Constitution.

Those cleared include Azeez Abiola who is contesting for the position of Chairman and returned unopposed; Ibrahim Alege for Vice Chairman, also unopposed; Olufemi Akobi and Mosunmola Ayobami for the position of Secretary; Ogunniyi Taiye Joseph and Oluseyi Dasilva for Auditor; Afusat Agunbiade Oladipo for Treasurer, unopposed; and Sikirat Shehu for Financial Secretary, also returned unopposed.

The committee assured members of a transparent and credible election process and urged them to participate actively in both the manifesto presentation and the voting exercise, emphasizing that the conduct of the polls will reflect the ideals and democratic values of the NUJ.