Akodu Assumes Office As NUJ Lagos Chairman, Pledges Improved Welfare, Professionalism
Comrade Adewale Akodu has assumed office as the new Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, with a pledge to prioritise the welfare, professional development, rights and interests of journalists in the state. Akodu made the commitment on Monday, 9 November 2026, during his swearing-in ceremony held at the NUJ Lagos State Council Secretariat, 22 Iyalla Street, Alausa, Ikeja. The new chairman, who expressed gratitude to members for entrusting him with the mandate, said his administration would be guided by three major pillars: *welfarism, professionalism and capacity building*. He said the administration would pursue practical programmes aimed at improving the welfare of journalists, promoting continuous professional development, strengthening ethical journalism, and equipping members with the skills required to remain relevant in an increasingly competitive and technology-driven media environment. Akodu also pledged to protect the rights and ...
