Dr. Odogwu Emeka Odogwu has been returned re-elected as the Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalist, NUJ, Anambra State Council in an election held today at the Godwin Ezemo International Press Center, Awka.
Dr Odogwu polled 173 votes to defeat her opponent, Comrade Ngozi Obileri who got 40 votes cast.
Mr. Chibuzo Obidike of Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS Chapel of the Union was elected Treasurer.
Comrade Obidike polled 168 votes to defeat the incumbent, Comrade Ogemdi Ozoemena, who received 45 votes cast.
Others including the Secretary, Dr Okey Onuegbu; Assistant Secretary, Mrs Chinyere Ogbuagu; and Financial Secretary, Comrade Grace Onwukwe were returned unopposed.
According to the Chairman, Credentials Commitee, Dr. Stanley Onunkwo, over 250 voters out of over 300 expected voters voted in the election.
Dr. Onunkwo emphasized that election was free and fair and sets a precedent for future elections in the union, noting that NUJ remains one family not minding who won or lost, as those who lost can re-recontest in future elections and win.
Speaking to the ABS, Dr Odogwu thanked God for the victory, promising to do better in the next three years than he did in his first tenure.
He said his priorities will be to upgrade the infrastructure at the council secretariat and improve the welfare of union members.
Comrade Obidike, on his part, thanked God and members of the union for giving him the opportunity to serve and promised to put in his best and work with the new leadership and every member of the union to move the union bettter.
The Manager of Angel Network News, Dr Ifeanyi Obiefuna, said Dr Odogwu is the right man for the job and he is trusted to attract more local and international training opportunities for members.
The new members of the executive were later administered with the oath of office and sworn-in into office.
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