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Ogun NAWOJ new executives take oath of office amidst call for professionalism

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The newly elected executives of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWAOJ), Ogun state chapter on Thursday took oath of office to steer the affairs of the association for another three years.

At the well attended swearing-in ceremony, held at the NUJ secretariat in Abeokuta, the state capital, the Vice President, B Zone  of NAWOJ, Omobola Akingbehin urged the new executives as well as other female journalists in the state to embrace professionalism in the discharge of their journalistic duties. 

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Akinbehin who represented the NAWOJ National President, Ladi Bala presented the certificate of office to the new executives – Sekinat Salam-Opebiyi, Chairperson; Oluwatoyin Adegoke, Vice Chairperson; Omobilaji Adekunle, Secretary and Adejoke Adeleye, Assistant Secretary expressed optimism that association will take a better turn under the new leadership. 

Also, the new Chairperson of the association, Sekinat Salam-Opebiyi of Voice of Nigeria (VON) pledged to be dedicated and passionate in leading  Ogun NAWAJ to its eldorado .

Salam-Opebiyi demanded the implementation of social responsibility in journalism practices, insisting that “must campaign vigorously against violence against women , the girl child and advocate for increased representation of women in governance at all levels of government.”

She charged women journalists to remain uncompromised stakeholders in sustaining the country’s  hard-earned democracy. 

“This can only be achieved by upholding the ethics of journalism and ensuring that the truth prevails.

“But our role goes beyond reporting; it extends into our communities. We pledge to work hand in hand with women in various sectors, such as market women and community organizations, to restore the lost glory of our dear nation, starting from our immediate homes and communities.

She added “No doubt as women, we are mothers of the nation , and we must be ready to play prominent roles in the development of Nigeria, so I called on everyone of us to join me in bringing back the lost glory of Ogun NAWOJ, in order for it to reclaim its forefront and pathfinding position in women journalism, that we are known for, let’s join hands together to build a NAWOJ, we can all be proud of.

“My sisters, our dear Ogun state is known for its uniqueness of being the first in every human endeavor in Nigeria. Please let’s all come together and make it great again. To achieve this, we will facilitate training both internationally and locally. Also part of my priority is to ensure good welfare packages for our members, and frequent organization of programmes of interest that would have a positive impact on our daily activities as professionals.

“Most importantly, I promise to ensure continuous unity, equity and love among NAWOJ  members and journalism generally in Ogun State.

“Furthermore, our administration will periodically organize vocational training programs for young graduates awaiting further education or job opportunities. This initiative aims to reduce unemployment and the burden on government resources.”

 

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