The League of Veteran Journalists has inaugurated an electoral committee to conduct elections into its executive positions within the next three weeks. The decision was reached during a congress held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Secretariat, Iwe Iroyin Press Centre, Abeokuta, where Dare Folarin was named chairman of the electoral committee alongside Dele Ayodo and Kayode Bello as members.
Speaking at the congress, Steering Committee Chairman Demola Badejo appreciated the NUJ leadership for the opportunity to oversee the league’s affairs since its inauguration by the current state council. He noted that the establishment of the body marked a significant step toward strengthening journalism practice in Ogun State.
Badejo commended the NUJ State Chairman, Wale Olanrewaju, for initiating the process that led to the league’s formation, recalling that the idea was first announced during the union’s 2024 Press Week before a steering committee was constituted to lay a sustainable foundation for the association.
He explained that members had already begun making modest financial contributions to support the league’s activities, expressing confidence that the newly inaugurated electoral committee would conduct credible elections in line with democratic principles and usher in substantive leadership for the body.
Also speaking, steering committee member Eddy Aina described the initiative as a step toward institutional stability, while Olanrewaju said the league would help revive professionalism, strengthen ethical standards, and provide mentorship for practitioners, noting that similar structures were already functioning effectively in other states.
