The Federated Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, has congratulated the leadership of the Council, led by Comrade Wale Olanrewaju, on the acquisition and presentation of a brand-new 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus donated by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi.
In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman of the Chapel Comrade Orishabuyi Oluwafemi and the Secretary Comrade Babalola Gafar described the donation as a significant development for the journalism community in Ogun State, noting that the vehicle would enhance the mobility and operational capacity of journalists across the state.
The Federated Chapel commended the Wale Olanrewaju-led State Executive Council for what it described as its commitment to the welfare and professional development of journalists, particularly through initiatives aimed at improving the working conditions of members.
According to the chapel, the addition of the new bus would help address transportation and logistics challenges faced by journalists while covering assignments, events and activities across the state.
The chapel noted that improved mobility would further strengthen journalists’ ability to carry out their constitutional responsibility of informing the public and serving as the watchdog of society.
The Federated Chapel also appreciated Senator Solomon Adeola for the donation, describing it as a contribution towards strengthening the capacity of the Fourth Estate of the Realm in Ogun State.
It further urged members of the Ogun NUJ to continue to support initiatives that promote unity, welfare and professional excellence within the Council, while encouraging stronger collaboration between the State Executive Council and the various chapels.
The Federated Chapel congratulated the Ogun NUJ leadership and the entire journalism community on the development, expressing optimism that the new vehicle would contribute meaningfully to the Council’s activities and the effective discharge of journalists’ duties across the state.
