OGUN STATE - The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun West Independent Chapel, on Friday, October 9, 2026, honored several dignitaries and community leaders as ambassadors for their contributions to the growth of media activities in the western region of the Gateway State.
Speaking at the event, one of the honorees, Alhaji Lawal Adewale Wasiu (FCA), the Executive Chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, urged journalists to enhance their professional standards and prioritize balanced reportage in their duties as the Fourth Estate of the Realm. He added that building integrity would enable the union to partner effectively with stakeholders and the government to make local government areas across the region better places to live and work.
Comrade Peter Egbewunmi, the newly inaugurated Chairman of the chapel, revealed that a top priority for his administration is eradicating unqualified media practitioners posing as journalists in public spaces and at events.
"One of the key tasks of the union is to ensure we have media practitioners who know their craft well and will not tarnish the image and integrity of this respected profession moving forward," Egbewunmi stated.
Also speaking, Comrade Kayode Taiwo, former Chairman of the Caretaker Committee, expressed joy that the vision he championed had finally come to fruition. He recalled how his retirement from Ogun State Television led to his leadership of the caretaker committee, which ultimately birthed the Ogun West Chapel of the NUJ. He encouraged the new leadership to uphold transparency and integrity in all their endeavors.
Among the prominent stakeholders honored as Patrons was His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulkabir Adeyemi Obalanlege (Lanlege Ekun II), the Olota of Ota. The monarch advised the union's leadership to anchor their operations on integrity to continuously earn public trust.
Other distinguished individuals recognized as NUJ Ambassadors included:
ACP Oladele Bamidele Olushola (Sango-Ota Police Area Commander), represented by CSP Olorundare.
CSP Ernest Obideyi (Onipanu Divisional Police Officer), represented by ASP Kolawole Idowu.
Commander Adekunle Ajibade Ariyo, Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) Sango-Ota Area Commander,represented by Commander, Salau Hamed, the Ota Divisional Commander.
ACC Adesanya Lawrence (Sango-Ota NSCDC Area Commander).
Alhaji Sodunke Olajide (Ogun State Chairman, Hoteliers Association).
The honorees expressed appreciation for the recognition from the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun West Chapel, and promised to maintain a strong, collaborative partnership with the union moving forward.
Another dignitary who graced the event was Chief Jimoh Akeran, the All Progressive Party (APC) Chairlam in Ado-Odo Ota Local government who also cheers the new leadership for the new height attained and urge them to focus in quality reportage for a better society.
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