The Edo State Executive Council(SEC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) under the leadership of its Chairman, Comrade Festus Alenkhe, has taken some far reaching decisions after its emergency meeting on Monday afternoon.
On the issue of the attack on Journalists last Saturday afternoon by some thugs at the venue of the collation and announcement of the results of the All Progressives Congress(APC) governorship primaries, “SEC resolved that, after the expiration of the seven days ultimatum given by the Union to the Edo State APC, the union will boycott all the party’s activities in Edo State.
“That all Journalists yet to pay their dues for 2023/2024 should immediately pay. All those who applied for the NUJ National lD Card and their dues are not deducted from source are requested to pay the sum of N20,000 to the National Secretariat in order to collect their lD Card. Â
“SEC resolved to fully participate in the upcoming Human Capacity Development Training on lnvestigative Journalism and Fire Safety/Prevention by Safer Africa Team.
“SEC acknowledged the success of the Edo State Journalists Classic Dinner and commended the NUJ National President, Comrade Chris Isiguzo for attending the event.
“SEC members appreciated the chairman of the Union, Comrade Festus Alenkhe, for his leadership style, assuring him of their support in the development of the union at all times.”
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