The newly elected executives of the National League of Veteran Journalists (NALVEJ), Kwara State chapter were on Wednesday inaugurated at the Press Centre of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)in Ilorin, the state capital.
The new NALVEJ executives led by Alhaji Mohammed Tunde Akanbi were inaugurated at a colourful ceremony put together by the association’s Electoral Committee, chaired by Alhaji Yinusa Giwa, ably supported by Hajia Balikis Oladimeji(secretary) and Rev. Felix Ajide( member).
A retired staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Barrister Jacob Ayanda administered the oath of office on the new executives of the association of senior and retired journalists.
Other members of the executive are Comrade Olu Ajayi(vice chairman), Christy Doyin( secretary), Rev. Felix Ajide( assistant secretary),Alhaji Sule Sabi( treasurer), Alhaja Jumoke Adeyemi) financial secretary), Mr Gbenga Olarinoye( welfare officer) and Alhaji Abdullahi Olesin( publicity secretary).
Speaking at the ceremony, the state commissioner for Communications, Mrs Bolanle Olukoju, hailed NALVEJ members for their support for the state government.
Represented by the director of Information, Mr Ademola Olarewaju, the commissioner assured journalists of the continued support of the state government.
Earlier, the newly elected chairman of NALVEJ, Alhaji Mohammed Tunde Akanbi, had told the gathering of how the association has ensured the wellbeing of its members by enrolling them in the state health insurance scheme, apart from holding regular health talks.
On his new mandate, Akanbi pledged to be accountable and ensure transparency in running the affairs of the league.
He thanked the state government for ensuring regular and prompt payment of salaries of journalists in its employment, and the recently peculiar allowance approved for the journalists in the state media establishments.
Akanbi urged the state governor,AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to consider members of the league for political appointments when reconstituting the state cabinet.
The state chairman of NUJ Ahmed AbdulLateef thanked members of NALVEJ for their wise counsel at all times.
Represented by the vice chairman, Alhaja Binta Mora, the NUJ chairman pledged continued support for NALVEJ.
A former commissioner for Information in the state, Alhaji Hameed Adio; general managers of UNILORIN FM and Harmony FM, Idofian, Alh Ibrahim Akintola( Idris Aloma) and Alhaja Binta Mora respectfully; and former state director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mr. Segun Adeyemi gave goodwill messages at the ceremony.
