ABEOKUTA– The newly elected Executive of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, has announced the dissolution of all standing committees inaugurated during the first term of the Wale Olanrewaju-led administration.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary, Comrade Bunmi Adigun and made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, on Tuesday.
According to the Executive, the decision is aimed at widening participation, engaging more members of the Union, and assigning broader capacity roles to ensure the effective realization of the Council’s vision and aspirations.
The Executive expressed appreciation to members who served on the dissolved committees, commending their selfless service and contributions, which were instrumental to the significant progress recorded during the first term of the administration.
Approval for the constitution of new committees, as well as the expansion of some existing ones, was granted at the first Executive Meeting of the Wale Olanrewaju-led administration in the year 2026. The committees include the Capacity Development and Programme Exchange Committee, Ventures and Asset Management Committee, Membership Revalidation Committee, Social and Welfare Committee, Project Development Committee, Ethics and Disciplinary Committee, Media Parliament Guest Forum, Ramadan Lecture/Iftar Committee, Health and Fitness Committee, and the 2026 Press Week Committee, among others.
The Executive further disclosed that the list of committee members will be announced and formally inaugurated during the first Congress of the Ogun State Council.
Meanwhile, in fulfillment of a key campaign promise to provide uninterrupted internet access for members, the Council revealed that plans are at an advanced stage, as relevant service providers have been engaged and agreements reached toward achieving this objective.
The Council has also fixed February 5, 2026, as Unity Party Day, when members are expected to converge to celebrate unity, progress, and the continuity of development under the new Executive.
The NUJ Ogun State Council expressed gratitude to all individuals and stakeholders who have contributed in various ways to the progress recorded so far, assuring members that greater achievements lie ahead.
