The Forum of Past Chairmen of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, in Akwa Ibom, has congratulated the chairman and other winners in the keenly contested State Council elections held on August 2, 2019.
The Forum also lauded the peaceful atmosphere that reigned during the exercise, observing that as watch dogs who criticize the conduct of politicians at national elections, it would have been inappropriate if a different scenario had existed.
In a statement released by its coordinator, Mr. Ikpong Essien-Udom, the Forum advised the new executive to be magnanimous and humble in victory and carry every body along, describing the Union as the collective property of every member which should be protected from avoidable hiccups.
In the statement, the Forum challenged the new team led by Amos Etuk as chairman, to quickly get to work to improve on the practice of the journalism profession in the State and the welfare of members.
It called on all journalists to join hands with the executive to take the Union to a higher pedestal decorated with professionalism, accountability and solidarity.
The past leaders, in the statement, also congratulated the immediate past chairman, Patrick Albert, on a successful and impactful tenure, adding that they look forward to welcoming him into the Forum.
