Chris Awhawha
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, has congratulated the newly elected chairman of the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Tonye Yemoleigha.
The governor’s spokesperson in a statement on Sunday said Yemoleigha’s victory in Saturday’s election was a reflection of the acceptance of his campaign promises by the delegates and members of the council.
He also said Yemoleigha’s election reflected the confidence reposed in him to effectively pilot affairs of the council.
Alabrah charged the new NUJ chairman to ensure that in keeping faith with his campaign promises, he should steady the ship and run an inclusive and transparent leadership of the council.
He also urged the new leadership to uphold the dignity of the media, protect its integrity and promote innovative and creative ideas that will attract respect to the council and journalists in the state.
The governor’s CPS said with the campaigns and election over, the different slates representing members of the council should close ranks and work together in the overall interest of journalists in the state.
“The election of a new NUJ chairman should not be a winner takes all. The media is a noble profession that should show positive leadership.
“The new leadership is expected to exercise discretion and ensure that the overriding interest of members of the council trumps other considerations.
“I congratulate Mr. Tonye Yemoleigha and the new executive of the Bayelsa Council of the NUJ. May their reign usher in a new vista that will uplift the council, its members and journalists in general.”