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Members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Imo State Council, have unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of the Prime Minister, Comrade Ifeanyi Nwanguma, citing the inclusive, transparent and innovative leadership style of his administration.
The motion was made during the Union Congress held on Wednesday at the NUJ Press Centre, New Owerri, by comrade Destiny Akunesi, who commended the Nwanguma-led executive for its commitment to accountability, transparency and member welfare.
Akunesi, noted that the commendation followed a directive from the NUJ National Secretariat requiring all state councils to submit accountability reports regarding their activities and financial records from 2022 to date.
According to him, information from the South East Zonal Office of the NUJ confirmed that the Imo State Council has successfully submitted its financial statements, which have been duly scrutinized and approved.
He said the development showed that the Nwanguma-led administration had passed the test of accountability and deserved the trust and praise of members.
Seconding the motion, Comrade Chris Ogbonna urged journalists in the State to continue to support the leadership of the Union to enable it support programs and initiatives aimed at protecting the integrity, ethics and professionalism of journalism.
Also speaking, former President of NUJ, Imo State Council, Chief Fidel Onyeneke, encouraged the current leadership not to relax in its efforts to reposition the profession of journalism and to remain sensitive to the needs of members.
The vote of confidence was adopted unanimously by the members in the presence of former Council Presidents, including the Vice President of the NUJ South Eastern Zone (Zone C), Chief Eze Adiuku, Chief Val Okechukwu, Chief Fidel Onyeneke, Chief Innocent Igwe, Chief Chris Akaraonye and Mr Francis Ebonugwo.
Also present at the Congress was the Chairman of the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC), Imo State Council, Comrade Uche Chigamezu, along with other key stakeholders of the Union.
