Comrade Gbenga Oni Becomes Chairman of State Information Chapel Osun NUJ
The State Information Chapel of Osun NUJ through the State Council has ushered in new Executives that will steer the ship of the Chapel for another three years.
The new State Information Chapel Exco led by Comrade Olugbenga Oni were sworn-in today, November 5, 2026 by the Osun NUJ Council Chairman, Comrade Dr Adeyemi Aboderin and the Secretary, Olalekan Akindoju in the presence of excited Chapel members.
Delivering an address at the well attended ceremony held at the conference room of the Ministry of Information, the State NUJ Chairman, Comrade Dr Adeyemi Aboderin told the new exco to see the opportunity as a clarion call to duty and serve with humility and transparency.
He urged the new exco to ensure the continuous unity of the Chapel as much as possible, stressing that everybody must be brought on board to play their part in moving the Chapel forward.
The State NUJ Chairman also enjoined members of the Chapel to join hands and cooperate with the new Exco to move the Chapel forward, stressing that their cooperation and support is very important, while pledging that the State Council will continue to support the Chapel.
In a goodwill message, the Chief Accounting Officer of the Ministry of Information, Mr Moshood Suleiman appealed for transparency, accountability and sincerity of purpose by the new Executives.
Mr Suleiman while urging the new exco to run an open door policy, stressed on the need for unity and synergy with the State Council to move the journalism profession forward in Osun State.
Speaking shortly after being sworn-in as Chairman of the Chapel, Comrade Oluwagbenga Oni thanked the outgoing executives and other members of the Chapel for their support and cooperation and for entrusting him and his team with the mandate.
He promised to pursue vigorously the improved welfare of members of the Chapel, stressing that him and his team will pursue vehemently every move that will make the State Information Chapel better.
Comrade Oni stated further that his tenure as the Chairman of the Chapel will futher strengthen the cooperation of the Chapel with the State Council, especially in the area of enhancing good working condition for journalists in Osun State.
Other members of the new Executives include: Comr. Okunade Sunday– Vice Chairman, Mrs Adebare Aminat –Secretary, Mrs Adebiyi Martha– Assistant Secretary, Mrs Kafayat Olabomi– Treasurer, Comr.Olalekan Rasaq– Financial Secretary, and Mrs Ojo Olunike– Auditor.
The programme had in attendance other members of the State Exco as well as other departments directors.