The inauguration, held at the OGTV premises, was attended by top media leaders including the Chairman of the Ogun State Council of NUJ, Comrade Wale Olanrewaju; Vice Chairman of the Council ; Comrade ABIODUN Lawal ; Assistant General Manager (News and Current Affairs), OGTV ; Comrade Biodun Alabi; Former NUJ State Chairman, Comrade Tunde Sodeke; and Comrade Bunmi Adigun, Secretary, Ogun NUJ Council.
In his remarks, Comrade Tunde Sodeke charged the new leadership to revive the chapel’s vibrancy through capacity building and improved member welfare.
“The essence of our union is the development of members,” he said. “We must begin to organize workshops that expose our journalists to modern trends in technology, marketing, and finance. Welfare should also be a priority — members must feel the benefit of belonging to NUJ.”
Similarly, the Assistant General Manager, News and Current Affairs, Comrade Biodun Alabi expressed optimism that the new team would restore the chapel’s past glory, noting that OGTV has historically produced some of the state’s most influential NUJ leaders.
Delivering his acceptance speech, Comrade Moses Ojewunmi described his elevation as “a call to serve and reposition the chapel.”
“This time, our workshops will go beyond what we already know,” he said. “We will bring experts who can expose us to emerging innovations, artificial intelligence, and digital trends in journalism.
We will also prioritize members’ welfare and ensure everyone has a sense of belonging.”
The Ogun NUJ Chairman, Comrade Wale Olanrewaju, congratulated the new executives and commended OGTV Chapel for its longstanding contribution to the union’s growth.
“OGTV remains one of our most active chapels,” he said. “Beyond this bye-election, I charge you to organize trainings, health checks, and fun fairs for your members.
We at the State Council are rebuilding a system that was once destroyed by greed and division — and we’re happy OGTV remains a strong pillar of support.”
He also urged the chapel to ensure full participation of its members in council activities and to submit only qualified members ahead of the forthcoming NUJ elections.
A minute silence was observed in honour of Comrade Mrs. Bukola Agbakaizu , a former ex-officio member of the Ogun NUJ Council from the OGTV Chapel.
The event ended with renewed optimism among members, as leaders and guests pledged continued collaboration to strengthen the chapel and the wider journalism community in Ogun State.
