Patrick Ese Ochoga, a highly regarded Nigerian journalist with over 15 years of experience in media and public relations, has been elected as the new chairman of the Edo State Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
Ochoga, who serves as the Edo State correspondent for Leadership Newspaper, is an award-winning journalist known for his excellence and professionalism. His career achievements include receiving the Edo Icon Award in 2023, and he has earned international recognition for his role in coordinating media activities for the Nigeria Conference of Speakers Forum in Canada in 2022.
A graduate of the University of Jos and holder of a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from the University of Maiduguri, Ochoga has built a reputation for his commitment to the advancement of the journalism profession. He is also an entrepreneur and farmer, showcasing his diverse skill set beyond the media industry.
During his election speech, Ochoga expressed deep gratitude to his colleagues for their trust and vowed to lead with integrity.
“I stand before you today filled with immense gratitude and humility. Emerging as your chairman is not just a personal achievement, but a collective victory, and I am deeply honored,” he said.
He promised to advocate for a stronger and more progressive chapel, emphasizing the importance of unity and collaboration among members.
“As your chairman, I promise to fight for all of us for a better and progressive chapel. I’ll stand up for our values and work across the aisle to get things done. We face big challenges, but I’ve never been more optimistic that together we can surmount any obstacle about the future of our chapel. Our diversity is our strength. Our shared hopes and dreams unite us,” he added.
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