By: Muneer Yaqub
The Vice President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, South East Zone C, Chris Isiguzo, has been elected as the new National President of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).
Isiguzo, South East Bureau Editor of ThisDay Newspaper won the election at the 6th triennial conference of the Union held in Abeokuta, Ogun state on Friday.
He polled 346 votes to defeat six contestants including the immediate past president Mr Waheed Odusile who scored 329 votes.
Bamidele Atunbi had 101 votes, Abiodun Olalere, 56 votes, Jacob Edi, 16 votes, while Alademika Adelegan had 9 votes and Uzaka Abraham got 30 votes.
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Isiguzo said the major focus of his administration would be the welfare of Nigerian journalists.
“I assure that time to rescue the union has started; you will be proud of us. We won’t disappoint you. We will unveil our programme of actions in the coming days. The days you work and you will not receive your salary are gone.
He added that the immediate past president, also a contestant, has congratulated him, alongside other co-contestants.
“I want to dedicate this victory to all Nigerian journalists,” he said.
