Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has urged members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, to remain neutral and uphold the ethics of the profession in the discharge of their duties.
Speaking on behalf of the Governor at the 2025 NUJ Press Week Award Ceremony held at the NUJ Press Centre in Osogbo, on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, congratulated the Union and its Chairman, Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu, for a successful tenure.
Alimi advised journalists to maintain their neutrality and avoid partisanship in the course of their professional engagements.
“I can only advise that the NUJ should be apolitical under any condition. No matter the circumstance, don’t accept gifts that compromise your neutrality, If anyone donates anything to NUJ, use it in a way that benefits the Union. But when certain souvenirs boldly display political party names or logos, it is wrong to accept them. The NUJ represents the fourth estate of the realm and must remain neutral
“If the PDP presents anything to you, use it officially for the Union. If the APC does the same, use it for the Union. You are not to be political,” he added.
Earlier, in his welcome address, the Chairman of the Osun State Council of NUJ, Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu, described the annual Press Week as a time for journalists to celebrate themselves and recognize individuals who have contributed to the development of society.
He stated that the 2025 Press Week, themed “Governance and Security in Nigeria: Progess, Challenges and Future Directions” was aimed at examining the nation’s developmental journey, the impact of insecurity, and pathways toward national security and economic stability.
“There is no doubt that the quest for prosperous nation has not been achieved due to failure of successive administration in the country to answer questions on Economy, Political Instability, Infrastructural Decay, Quality Education, Power Supply, Unemployment and Insecurity.
“There has been series of debate on the nation’s working documents, the potency of our constitution and its failure to achieve core values of government which is Welfare and Security of the citizens and it deficiency in achieving economic prosperity, political advancement as well as justice and fairness. All these lakuna called for urgent need to review the constitution to meet the present reality of our existence”, he added.
He, also reaffirmed NUJ’s commitment to promoting accountability and fostering constructive debate on governance and development in line with Section 22 of the Nigerian Constitution
However, after the program, some prominent personalities and journalists were presented with a award of excellence.
