NUJ, Anambra Council Communique
The Congress, presided over by the Chairman, NUJ Anambra State Council, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, PhD, deliberated on several matters of importance to the Union and to the State.
Following extensive discussions, Congress resolved as follows:
- Appreciation For Enhanced Connectivity At NUJ Secretariat
Congress expresses profound appreciation to the Government of Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, for providing free high-speed fibre Internet access at the Godwin Ezeemo International Press Centre, facilitated through the Anambra State ICT Agency under the leadership of its MD/CEO, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA).
- Impact of the Internet Deployment
Congress notes with satisfaction the successful installation and activation of the high-capacity fibre link, which has significantly improved the quality of journalistic work within the Secretariat, especially during Congress sessions and other press activities.
- Support for the Ongoing Statewide Fibre Rollout
Congress acknowledges that members enjoyed seamless and dependable Internet access during the October Congress, even though the experience was cut short by power interruptions.
Congress further commends the Anambra State ICT Agency for its sustained efforts in expanding fibre-optic connectivity across the state.
This initiative aligns with Governor Soludo’s “Everything Technology, Technology Everywhere” agenda and is instrumental in bridging the digital divide, enhancing inclusive digital access, and strengthening information flow for citizens and media professionals.
- Commendation on RoW Waiver and Broadband Expansion
Congress commends the Anambra State ICT Agency for championing Governor Soludo’s decision to waive the Right of Way (RoW) charges: a forward-thinking policy that has accelerated broadband deployment and digital infrastructure development across the state.
This strategic move continues to enhance the working environment for media professionals, improve learning experiences for students, boost operational efficiency for businesses, and expand digital access for Ndi Anambra across all sectors. It remains a cornerstone of the State’s ongoing digital transformation drive.
- Appreciation to journalists
The Congress thanked members who covered the Governorship election for being proactive, security conscious, behaving responsibly and professionally during the November 8 governorship election in the State with a view to protecting the image of Journalism Profession, and safeguarding the public trust in the profession as the watchdog of society. - Pension Arrears Of National Light Newspapers.
With sadness, the Congress recalled six years outstanding arrears of pension owed to retirees of the defunct Anambra Newspaper and Printing Corporation, the publishers of the defunct National Light, and humbly request the Governor of the State, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, to kindly clear the arrears. - Phone addiction among pupils and school children.
The Congress expressed worry over mobile phone addicts among today’s pupils and students across schools, colleges and tertiary institutions in the country, and appealed to the parents and guardians to prevail on their children and wards to prioritize studying their books. - Harmattan Is here.
The Congress recalled that harmattan season is around the corner, and therefore, urged Anambra residents to clear grasses and other inflammable materials in their surroundings to avoid fire outbreaks. - NUJ prays for 88 year Veteran.
The Congress appreciated an 88-year-old but sound and energetic veteran journalist, Chief Hon Odogwu Odoemenem who shared his experience with the members of the Union during the Congress, praying God for more sound health upon him. - Congress Passes Confidence Vote on Odogwu led exco.
The Congress passes a vote of confidence on the activities of the executive of the Union led by Comrade Dr Odogwu Emeka Odogwu in the last one year of his second term in office and appreciated them for initiating the idea of inviting veterans of journalism practice, to share experiences with the members so that the latter would tap the former’s wealth of experiences to enhance productivity. - NUJ sends Happy Birthday to Prof Okunna.
The Congress congratulated the Deputy Vice-chancellor (Academic), Paul University, Awka, Prof Chinyere Stella Okunna, the Matriarch of the Union, on her birthday and marriage anniversary, which coincided with the date of the Congress, even as the Congress celebrated her.
- NUJ Congratulates Governor Soludo for second term.
The Congress while congratulating the governor on his re-election feat, urged him to use the second term to implement media friendly policies and programmes that will impact the lives of journalists in the State positively. The Congress believed that this is the right time to establish a digital and responsive new National Light or by whatever name , a newspaper industry for employment of Anambra natives and others who are Journalists with flair for writing. The initiative will help the students of Mass Communication and related courses to have somewhere to observe their industrial training programmes.
- Unity advocated among journalists in Anambra.
Congress asks members to be more united and play according to the dictates of the Constitution guiding the union at all levels as the unnecessary dissipation of energies on issues that are constitutional have derailed the unity, commitment , dedication and achieving spirit mantra of the union, giving room for divided loyalty expected from every journalist in the state to the union and it’s leadership against the collective success of the union and members.
Communique Drafting Committee:
Michael Nnebife–
Chairman
Chiamaka Edokwe—-Secretary
Emmanuel Okonkwo —-Member
E-Signed:
Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, PhD
Chairman, NUJ, Anambra State Council
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Comrade Okechukwu Onuegbu, PhD
Secretary, NUJ, Anambra State Council