NUJ hails Ogun’s 50 years of growth, urges unity

 

The leadership of the Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has hailed the state’s upward mobility over the last 50 years, saying it has become a beacon of intellectualism, industrialization, and political consciousness, actively shaped by the media.

The NUJ, in a statement released on Tuesday, signed by the state chairman and secretary, Wale Olanrewaju and Bunmi Adigun, respectively, also paid glowing tributes to the state’s founding fathers for their thoughtfulness and for laying a solid foundation that has helped enhance the state’s prosperity over the years.

The union said that “We must also extend our sincere commendations to the various leaderships that have steered this ship, from the early Military Administrators to successive Civilian Governors.

“Specifically, we acknowledge the current administration for its commitment to the ‘Building Our Future Together’ agenda.

“The visible strides in infrastructure, the revitalisation of the industrial sector, and the maintenance of Ogun’s status as the industrial hub of Nigeria are pointers to a leadership focused on sustainable legacies.”

The union said that journalists have not just been spectators in the affairs of the state but have contributed immensely to its modest achievements in the last 50 years.

The union stated that, from the early days of statehood, journalists in the state have served as the bridge between the government and the governed, ensuring that the dreams of 1976 were translated into actionable policies through consistent reporting and constructive criticism.