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Tribune’s Yomi Ayeleso Emerges Chairman of Ekiti Correspondents’ Chapel
By Law Ibitoye
Mr. Yomi Ayeleso of the Nigerian Tribune has been elected Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ekiti State Council.
Ayeleso was elected at the Chapel’s election held on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti.
Other elected officers are Mr. Yinusa Ishola of the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, as Vice Chairman; Mr. Rasaq Ibrahim of The Nation Newspaper as Secretary; and Mr. Oke Precious of The Hope Newspaper as Treasurer.
In his acceptance speech, Ayeleso described his emergence as a call to service and sacrifice, and thanked members for the confidence reposed in him.
He said his administration would be anchored on transparency, inclusiveness and unity, with every member carried along in decision-making.
Ayeleso promised to build on the legacies of his predecessors and introduce innovative ideas to reposition the Chapel for greater efficiency and impact.
He said the Chapel under his leadership would strengthen its partnership with the Ekiti State Government and other relevant stakeholders, while remaining committed to defending the welfare, interests and professional rights of members.
He also pledged to ensure equitable distribution of opportunities and benefits accruing to the Chapel.
Congratulating the new executive, the Chairman of NUJ, Ekiti State Council, Comrade Kayode Babatuyi, charged them to work in synergy with the State Council to advance the growth of the union.
Babatuyi said leadership in the union is selfless service that demands dedication and sacrifice, urging the new team to uphold accountability, transparency and teamwork.
Former Chairmen of the Chapel, Comrades Rotimi Ojomoyela and Yakub Popoola, described the Correspondents’ Chapel as a strategic arm of the NUJ. They advised the new leadership to prioritise members’ welfare, promote unity and sustain the progress of journalism in the state.
The immediate past Chairman, Comrade Raphael Ogbonnaye, thanked members for their support throughout his tenure, which he said enabled his administration to record modest achievements.
He urged members to extend the same cooperation to the Ayeleso-led executive and called on the new leadership to consolidate on past gains for the overall development of the Chapel.
