NIJ Alumni Association congratulates Akodu on election as NUJ Lagos chair

The Nigerian Institute of Journalism Alumni Association (NIJAA) has congratulated Adewale Akodu on his election as the chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council.

The association, in a congratulatory letter dated 10 November 2026, issued and signed by its Global Secretary, Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, said that Mr Akodu, as an alumnus of the institute, is a source of pride for the association.

“On behalf of the executive and the entire members of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism Alumni Association (NIJAA), I write to heartily congratulate you on your well-deserved election as Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council,” Mr Kayode-Adedeji wrote.

The letter emphasised that the association is proud that Mr Akodu has been found worthy by his colleagues to have been elected to lead the largest and most vibrant council of the great union.

‘Your victory is not only a personal triumph, but a thing of pride to all of us at NIJAA. That a proud alumnus of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism has been found worthy by colleagues to lead the largest and most vibrant council of the great union is a testimony to your competence, character, humility and years of dedicated service to journalism,” the letter read.

“We have noted, with great delight, your acceptance speech and your three-point agenda of welfarism, professionalism and capacity building, as well as your commitment to members’ welfare, dignity, security, regular payment of salaries, improved working conditions and respect for journalists’ rights. These are values the Nigerian Institute of Journalism has always stood for, and we are confident you will live up to them,” he added.

“NIJAA assures you of our full support and partnership throughout your tenure. We are ready to collaborate with your executive in the areas of training, mentorship, capacity building, ethical re-orientation and welfare of members, particularly young journalists who look up to leaders like you,” Mr Kayode-Adedeji wrote.

“We also urge you to be a chairman for all — to extend a hand of fellowship to all contestants and members, and to run an inclusive, transparent and unifying administration, as you have already promised,” the letter added.

“Once again, congratulations, our dear alumnus. We wish you a peaceful, successful and impactful tenure. May your leadership bring renewed pride to the NUJ Lagos State Council and to the NIJ family at large. Please accept the assurances of our highest regards.”