The Nigerian Institute of Journalism Alumni Association (NIJAA) has congratulated Comrade Adewale Akodu on his election as Chairman of the Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
In a congratulatory letter dated 10 November 2026 and signed by its Global Secretary, Prince Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, the association described Akodu’s emergence as a source of pride to its members and the wider Nigerian journalism community.
NIJAA said his election to lead one of the NUJ’s most vibrant state councils reflected the confidence reposed in his competence, character, humility and years of dedicated service to journalism.
The association also commended Akodu’s three-point agenda of welfarism, professionalism and capacity building.
It particularly welcomed his commitments to improving members’ welfare, protecting their dignity and security, ensuring better working conditions, promoting regular payment of salaries and defending journalists’ rights.
According to NIJAA, these priorities align with the association’s values and its commitment to the professional development and welfare of journalism practitioners.
The alumni association reaffirmed its readiness to support the new NUJ Lagos Council leadership, expressing willingness to collaborate with Akodu’s administration in areas such as training, mentorship, capacity building, ethical reorientation and welfare initiatives, particularly those targeting young journalists.
It also urged the new chairman to adopt an inclusive and unifying leadership approach by extending a hand of fellowship to other contestants and members of the union.
NIJAA further advised him to promote transparency and ensure broad-based participation in the administration of the council.
Congratulating Akodu once again, the association expressed confidence that his tenure would restore renewed pride to the NUJ Lagos State Council and the wider journalism community.
It wished him a peaceful, successful and impactful tenure.
