By Mercy Akuba
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) , Edo State Council has elected and inaugurated a new leadership led by Akwa Ibom State Correspondent, Mrs Habiba Sam as Chairperson.
The inauguration ceremony which was held at the conference hall of Nigeria Union of Journalists, had Women journalists across the state witnessed the ceremony.
Mrs Habiba Sam while delivering her acceptance speech pledges to run an all inclusive and progressive administration and to bring all members of the association together to drive collective growth of members.
“I pledge to strengthen this bond, promoting harmony and collaboration amongst members”.
She commended the contribution of the outgone Executive and promised to build on the existing legacies and surmount the present achievement.
In his earlier address, State Chairman of NUJ, Edo State Council, Dr. Festus Alenkhe congratulated the new executive and urged them to carry out their activities in line with the constitution of the union.
He also assured the newly executive of his support and fatherly role stressing that his doors are opened for guidance.
Speaking earlier while dissolving the outgone Executive, the South South National Secretary of zone F, Mrs Stella Maculey admonished the new elected executive to always consult the state leadership of the NUJ in sensitive issues and ensure they maximize their positions to make NAWOJ vibrant in the state.
The outgone Chairperson of NAWOJ, Comrade Adesuwa Ehimuan expressed her appreciation to the Chairman of NUJ, Dr. Festus Alenkhe for the support she enjoyed all through her 6years as Chairperson of the association and appealed that such should be extended to the newly elected Executive.
Those elected are :
1. Habiba Sam- Chairman
2. Oyemwense Ode- Vice- Chairman
3. Joy Ebuanekpe- Secretary
4. Joyce Alohan- Assistant secretary
5. Iyabo Osagiede – Treasurer
6. Elizabeth Owotuoma- Financial secretary
7. Anita Erhenhi- Auditor