The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has lauded Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, for beautifying the state with streetlights and other achievements.
Communique of the Oyo NUJ Congress held on Wednesday, 19th of January 2022 at the NUJ Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan*
After the deliberations at the well attended Congress of the Oyo NUJ, the following resolutions were arrived at:
1. That the Congress shared in the grief of the Government and the great people of Oyo state on the recent demise of four prominent leaders of the state namely the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso 1, the Soun of Ogbomosoland Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, the Asigangan of Igangan, Oba Abdur-Azeez Adeoye and a former Governor of the State, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao – Akala. The Union condoled Governor Oluseyi Makinde, families of the departed leaders and the people of Oyo state over the demise of these illustrious leaders.
2. That the Congress commended Governor Oluseyi Makinde for providing street lights that illuminate parts of the state capital, noting that it has not only beautified the city but also aided security of lives and property. It urged the Governor to allow the project to continue and spread across the nooks and crannies of the State.
3. That the Congress commended the drop in crime rates particularly during the Yuletide season, but called on security operatives and govt not to relent in because of pockets of robbery incidents in some places in the city. ofrowned at the worsening insecurity in the state, particularly in Agbowo, Sango and The Polytechnic Ibadan areas.
4. That the Congress applauded the prompt response of the Oyo State Command of the Nigerian Police in deploying patrol teams to the Lagos/Ibadan expressway and other hot spots. The union then called for the upgrade of the Police Station along Lagos/Ibadan expressway to a divisional police headquarters.
5. That the major streets and highways in the state capital should be rid of destitutes and street traders who are impeding free flow of traffic as well as constituting nuisance and danger to motorists and other road users.
6. That there is need for Journalists to be vigilant and cautious in their professional dealings with politicians so as to avoid unnecessary conflicts that could jeopardize their career during this electioneering year.
7. That there is need for Journalists and other Professionals to engage in regular physical exercises and also find time to rest. This is to avert sudden death as well as ensuring body fitness and promotion of overall general well-being .
And lastly, the Congress commended the leadership of Oyo NUJ under Comrade Ademola Babalola for the numerous landmark achievements being recorded during his ongoing tenure, including the installation of ultra modern N30million ICT facilities at the Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan to support colleagues in their daily reportage and further media research works in line with the global best practices.
*Communique Drafting Committee*
Adewale Tijani – Chairman
Dupe Fehintola – Secretary
Sam Nwaoko – Member
Sola Oladapo
NUJ Secretary
