NUJ Hails Uduaghan’s Media Legacy, Mourns Former Delta Governor

  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, has paid tribute to former Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan for his support for journalists’ professional development, regular engagement with the media and contributions towards the development of the union’s permanent Press Centre in the state.   The council said Uduaghan’s interactions with journalists and recognition of the media as a critical stakeholder in governance would remain part of Delta State’s history, describing his death as a painful loss to the state and the journalism community.   Uduaghan, who governed Delta…

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Oborevwori Congratulates Oyowe On Re-election As Delta NUJ Chairman

  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. 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). Oyowe secured 235 votes to defeat his sole challenger, Comrade Kenneth Obieh, who polled 218 votes in the keenly contested election. Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described the election as free, fair and credible, noting that the close margin between the candidates reflected the competitive nature of the contest. The Governor congratulated…

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Oborevwori Presents 18-Seater Bus To Delta NUJ

  …Reaffirms Commitment To Media Partnership   Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has presented a brand-new 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, to enhance the mobility and operational capacity of journalists in the state.   The vehicle was formally presented to the NUJ Chairman, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, on behalf of the governor by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba.   Ahon said the gesture underscored the enduring relationship between the state government and the media, noting that…

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SWC Reaffirms Vote Of No Confidence On Delta NUJ Chairman

The State Working Committee, SWC of the Nigeria Union of Journalist, Delta chapter, has reaffirmed the earlier Vote of No Confidence passed on the chairman the Union, Comrade Churchill Oyowe. It would be recalled that the Nigeria Union of Journalists Warri Correspondent’s Chapel had in an emergency congress passed a vote of no confidence on Churchill Oyowe over an alleged bridge of the union’s constitution and abuse of office. The SWC, in letter sent to the Chairman and Secretary Warri Correspondent’s Chapel Credentials Committee disclosed that their actions was in…

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Constitutional Breach: Delta NUJ Chairman, Oyowe Gets Vote Of No Confidence From Warri Chapel

Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Warri Correspondent’s Chapel,have passed a vote of no confidence on the state chairman, Comr Churchill Oyowe over alleged breach of the construction. The chapel in an emergency congress held at the ultra modern conference hall of the Tompolo Press Center, described the actions of the state chairman of the Union unconstitutional. According to a communique by the Chapel, “After exhaustive deliberations, members of the Chapel expressed grave concern over what they described as unconstitutional actions and conduct exhibited by the State Council Chairman,…

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NUJ Seeks End To Discrimination Against Poly, NABTEB, Certificates

  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council has advocated for the outright abolition of official discrimination against polytechnic and National Board for Technical Education (NABTEB) certificate holders in the state. NUJ Delta State Council Chairman, Comrade Churchill Oyowe stated this when he led members of the state executive on a courtesy visit to the office of the Commissioner for Technical Education, Rt. Hon. (Pastor) Joan Onyemaechi in her office in Asaba. Comrade Oyowe stressed that technical education is a veritable tool for self reliance, employment and sustenance,…

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