Moses Ojewumi Emerges NUJ Chairman OGTV Chapel, Pledges Renewed Drive To Training, Members’ Welfare
ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Television (OGTV) Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has inaugurated new executives following a bye-election that produced Comrade Moses Ojewumi as Chairman and Comrade Mathew Showunmi as Vice Chairman.
The inauguration, held at the OGTV premises, was attended by top media leaders including the Vice Chairman of NUJ in Ogun state, Comrade Abiodun Lawal ; Assistant General Manager (News and Current Affairs), OGTV ; Comrade Biodun Alabi; Former NUJ State Chairman, Comrade Tunde Sodeke; and Comrade Bunmi Adigun, Secretary, Ogun NUJ Council.
In his remarks, Comrade Tunde Sodeke charged the new leadership to revive the chapel’s vibrancy through capacity building and improved member welfare.
“The essence of our union is the development of members,” he said. “We must begin to organize workshops that expose our journalists to modern trends in technology, marketing, and finance. Welfare should also be a priority — members must feel the benefit of belonging to NUJ.”
Similarly, the Assistant General Manager, News and Current Affairs, Comrade Biodun Alabi expressed optimism that the new team would restore the chapel’s past glory, noting that OGTV has historically produced some of the state’s most influential NUJ leaders.
Delivering his acceptance speech, Comrade Moses Ojewunmi described his elevation as “a call to serve and reposition the chapel.”
“This time, our workshops will go beyond what we already know,” he said.
“We will bring experts who can expose us to emerging innovations, artificial intelligence, and digital trends in journalism. We will also prioritize members’ welfare and ensure everyone has a sense of belonging.”
A minute silence was observed in honour of Comrade Mrs. Bukola Agbakaizu , a former ex-officio member of the Ogun NUJ Council from the OGTV Chapel.
The event ended with renewed optimism among members, as leaders and guests pledged continued collaboration to strengthen the chapel and the wider journalism community in Ogun State.
