Nuj President preaches peace, unity, as Aisha displaces Bala

Nuj President preaches peace, unity, as Aisha displaces Bala

By: Bodunrin Kayode

The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Chris Isiguzo has called on the new leadership of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, (NAWOJ) to embrace a new chapter characterised by collective strength to sustain and develop the association to meet the expectations for which it was established.

This was just as Aisha Ibrahim from Borno state emerged National Chairperson of NAWOJ while Adeola Adekunle from Adaba Fm in Ondo state clinched the Vice Chairperson position.

Aisha actually directed in her speech that she is now the national chair person of the association while state chairmen remain as coordinator’s.

Earlier thebNUJ President, while speaking at the 11th Triennial National Delegates Conference of nawoj tagged “Abuja 2023”, held at Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Central Business District Abuja said that collective strength of members lies in unity to usher in an era of unprecedented and remarkable achievement for the association.

He noted that the theme for the celebration, “Unite to Prevent Violence against Women” was of a global significance which recognises timeliness of the conference coinciding with the international Day of Violence against Women.

While saying that NAWOJ occupies a unique position at the NUJ, Isiguzo urged the new leadership to be committed to unity, progress and advancement of women’s rights.

He appreciated veterans like; Moji Makanjuola, Hannatu, Evelyn and Ifeyiwa Omowole who refused to desert the association but kept coming together to give necessary support so that the association will not die by the way.

The Chairperson of the Conference, Moji Makanjuola urged the leadership to remember the foundation on promoting women so that they could be counted as an integral part of the country.

Makanjuola who noted that the formation of the association was Rocky, asked leadership of the association to strive more to meet the expectations of its formation.

She advised women journalists to know that they cannot be a NAWOJ member without being a member of the NUJ, adding that the President should be seen as the father and function accordingly to its line of activities.

” NAWOJ is a congregation of women with same purpose to show that women can deliver,” she stated.

Representative of the Country Director of Action Aid, Nigeria, Prince Egba applauded NAWOJ for its commitment to deliver as promised especially with its partnership with the executive members.

Egba , who stated that his organisation is known for its transparency, noted that it’s target was to ensure that women and children in Nigeria are respected.

Other winners in the just concluded election includes Wasilan Ladan, who emerged, as the National Secretary of NAWOJ, Lillian Okonkwo as the National Deputy President while other candidates that aligned with team Aisha were also united to win their elections.

Nuj President preaches peace, unity, as Aisha displaces Bala