COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING OF THE NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS, NUJ HELD VIRTUALLY ON THE 10TH OF NOVEMBER 2024.
After extensive deliberations on various issues, the house resolved as follows;
- NEC ratified the final delegates lists of councils ahead of the Triennial Delegate Conference in Owerri, Imo State between 26th and 28th of November, 2024.
- The house acknowledged the intervention of the Advisory Council, consisting of past leaders, in the various issues arising from the build up to the election and unanimously agreed to the resolutions and advice of the leaders.
- In addition the house critically examined the activities of the credentials committee ahead of the Delegate Conference in Owerri and passed a vote of confidence on members of the committee for following due process and upholding the standards of the constitution without prejudice.
- NEC In session approved the 16th November date for the conduct of Benue council election which will formally end the protracted crisis in the council.
- NEC In session worried over the persistent rise in inflation and prolonged economic downturn, urging the Federal Government to adopt more drastic and realistic measures to address the ugly situation that has made life difficult for citizens.
- It also expressed dismay over the failure to pay the October salary of some federal workers including Radio Nigeria, describing such development as unacceptable considering the effect on the workers who are already being dealt with by the harsh economy.
- NEC extends its heartfelt condolences to the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Nigerian Army on the demise of the Chief of Army Staff, the late General Taoreed Lagbaja.
- NEC cautions contestants in the forthcoming election and their supporters against campaign of calumny and unnecessary attacks on the leadership of the union in the name of campaign.
Communique Drafting Committee:
Abubakar Musa Waziri
National Ex-Officio Zone E
Princess Ronke Samo VP Zone B.
Mary Domtur
Secretary Plateau Council
Signed
Achike Chude
National Secretary
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