Western Post correspondent emerges new secretary of Kwara NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin –

The Kwara State correspondent for Western Post newspaper, Mosunmola Ayobami, has been elected as the new secretary of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council.

Ayobami secured 27 votes to defeat Olufemi Akobi of African Independent Television (AIT), who garnered four votes.

The Tribune newspaper correspondent in the state, Alhaji Biola Azeez, was returned unopposed as chairman of the chapel. His emergence by affirmation marked the end of the tenure of the Mallam Abdulhakeem Garba-led executive committee, paving the way for a new leadership phase for journalists covering the state.

Others elected by affirmation include Ibrahim Alege of TVC as vice chairman, Sikirat Shehu of BusinessDay as financial secretary, and Afusat Agunbiade of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as treasurer.

In his acceptance speech, the newly elected Chairman, Alhaji Biola Azeez, commended the outgoing executives for their contributions and high standards, promising to build on their achievements.

He pledged that his administration would prioritize the welfare and professional development of members while fostering stronger collaboration with the government and other stakeholders for more effective journalism in the state.