From Abdul Salaudeen, Ilorin
Members of the Correspondents Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, in Kwara State on Tuesday passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of the chapel led by Abdulhakeem Garba, a correspondent of Channels TV.
The motion for the vote of confidence moved by Nicholas Uwerunonye of Daily Independent Newspaper and seconded by Oluseyi Dasilva of Arise TV, followed Garba’s steadfastness in the provision of welfare and defence of the rights of members, especially before, during and after the just concluded state council election of the union.
Moving the motion during an emergency congress of the chapel on Tuesday, Mr Uwerunonye said the executive has been displaying good leadership qualities in the last five years with various welfare programmes that have touched and changed the lives of members positively.
He cited various welfare programmes that were implemented and forms of assistance rendered to distressed members among others.
While urging other chapels, councils and national body to always prioritise the interest of members and avoid constant crisis, the Daily Independent correspondent prayed for God’s guidance on the executive and urged members to continue supporting them.
Seconding the motion, Dasilva added that the present executive members have written the name of the chapel in gold to the envy of others.
He said even though they are doing what they were elected to do, they should be commended and appreciated.
The chairman of the chapel, who was taken by surprise with the motion, initially said there was no need for it since the EXCO was only performing its constitutional duties.
He was, however, reminded by the house that since it is a motion.
A counter motion was asked in which nobody raised an objection.
He, therefore, thanked members of the chapel for the confidence reposed on the executive and called for more support and unity among members.
Also, the newly inaugurated executive of the state council of the NUJ paid a thank-you visit to the chapel.
The Council Chairman, Mallam Ahmed ‘Lateef, who spoke on behalf of the new executive, expressed appreciation to the Correspondents Chapel and sought their cooperation in moving the body forward.
