Give Us Journalist As Information Commissioner - Ekiti NUJ Tells Oyebanji, Congratulates Agbaje, New Radio Nigeria GM

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ekiti State Council has called on the Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji to break the jinx of appointing a non-media professional as the Commissioner for Information in the State by appointing a core journalist as the Chief information officer of his government.

This was contained in the communique issued at the end of the Congress of the union held on March 28, 2023 signed by the secretary of the Union, Mr Kayode Babatuyi. 

The Communique which also congratulated the new General Manager of Progress FM in Ekiti State, Dr Bola Agbaje, thanked the Governor for renovating the Correspondent Chapel of the union.

According to the Congress, having a core journalist as Information Commissioner would foster a more cordial relationship between the union and the government.

It would be recalled that none of all those who were appointed as Information Commissioners in the State was journalist before being appointed though some of the union leaders served past government in various media capacities and served meritoriously. 

Fountain Newsbreaker's check reveals that among the union members who served the government in different capacities in the past were; erstwhile NUJ Chairman in the State, Akogun Tai Oguntayo, Ifedayo Sayo, Odunayo Ogunmola, Tunde Akinlabi among others. Some of them are still in government and it is on record that they are not found wanting.

Below is the comprehensive communique of the union:

"The Congress commends the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji for the renovation of the office of the NUJ Correspondent's Chapel and for his overwhelming support for NUJ.

"The Congress sympathizes with rainstorm and  flood victims in Ekiti State, calling on the state government to take necessary action to prevent residents from building on water ways and dumping of refuse in drainages as such factors contributes to flood cases in the state.



"The Congress urges residents of Ekiti State to make themselves available for the proposed 2023 national census and cooperate with enumerators for a successful exercise.

"That government should mandate filling stations and business institutions to allow customer to transact with POS while those who fail to comply should be sanctioned.

"While congratulating, the newly elected national and state assembly lawmakers, the Congress urges them to collaborate with the State Governor to ensure the development of the state.


"The Congress also welcomes the establishment of Customary Court of Appeal as it will enhance quick dispensation of justice.

"The Congress congratulates a member of the union  Dr. Bola Agbaje over her elevation to the post of the General Manager of Radio Nigeria, Progress FM, Ado Ekiti, and wishes her success in the task ahead.


"Congress commends the Chief Press Secretary to the Ekiti State Governor, Hon. Yinka Oyebode for his display of professionalism and building mutual relationship between the media and government.



The congress pleads with Governor Biodun Oyebanji to consider an experienced media professional for the position of  Commissioner for Information to further enhance relationship between government and the people.

Communique drafting committee

Emmanuel Onwusoro

Ayo Ajeigbe

Abiodun Olofe

Signed.

Kayode Babatuyi

Secretary, NUJ, 

Ekiti Council.









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