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Steve Oko, Vanguard Reporter, elected Chairman, Abia NUJ Correspondents Chapel.

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Abia State Correspondent of the Vanguard Newspapers, Deacon Steve Oko, has been elected and inaugurated as the new Chairman of the byCorrespondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abia State.

He was elected unopposed during a triennial conference of the chapel held Friday at the chapel office located at No 1 Ojike/Bende Road opposite Umuahia North Local Government headquarters.

Others members of the new chapel executive were Comrades Henrietta Ashikodi of the Statesman Newspapers; and Comrade Imo Thomas of the Standard Times who was elected the Treasurer.

Swearing in the new chapel executive, the NUJ Chairman, Abia State, Comrade Chidi Asonye, charged the members to help reposition journalism practice in the state.

Comrade Asonye described Correspondents Chapel as the engine room of journalism practice, Comrade Asonye challenged members of the chapel to always be guided by the ethics of the profession.

While congratulating the members of the new chapel executive on their emergence, the NUJ Chairman urged them to strive to leave the chapel better than they met it.

He also expressed confidence in the quality and ability of the new leadership, and wished them well in office.

The new Chapel. Chairman in his acceptance speech, thanked members of the chapel for reposing confidence in him and other members of the executive, and promised not to let them down.

He noted with concern, the waning dignity and respect for the Correspondents Chapel, stating that the new Executive would work assiduously to restore the dignity of the chapel.

Deacon Oko also promised to prioritize the welfare of members of the chapel and promote harmonious relationship with other chapels and the Council.

He therefore appealed to Journalists in the state to take leverage their agenda-setting role/ability, and lead the sensitization campaign for the on-going voter registration exercise.

Oko emphasized the need to rekindle the hope and confidence of voters following the general feeling of disenchantment by some Nigerians in the aftermath of the 2023 elections.

He solicited the support and prayers of the members of chapel for the success of the new leadership.

Deacon Oko also commended the immediate-past Chairman of the chapel, Chief Obinna Ibe for his achievements, and promised to build on his legacies.

Speaking earlier, Chairman of the Credentials Committee, Comrade Uche Nwosu, said candidates for the election emerged through due process in line with the constitution of NUJ.

In his valedictory speech, Comrade Ibe said his tenure recorded some noticable achievements despite some challenges confronting the chapel.

He expressed satisfaction over the peaceful transition of power, and wished the new executive a successful tenure.

NUJ Vice Chairman, Comrade Chukwuma Emele, and Secretary, Comrade Ikechukwu Onuegbu, were among special guests that witnessed the peaceful election.

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Abia Police Commissioner acknowledges role media play in Policing

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January 26, 2026

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By GORDI UDEAJAH

Abia state Commissioner of Police ( CP) Danladi Isa has acknowledged the role the media play in policing by disseminating information to the public, describing it as critical.

Speaking when members of the newly elected Executives of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abia State Chapter led by the Chairman Comrade Steve Oko visited the State Police Command, the CP stated that journalists in the State have exhibited professionalism in their practice, describing journalists as one of their crucial partners.

He stated that the security agencies in turn have a responsibility to regularly update the media on developments within the state, urging journalists the State to sustain the truth in their reportage and partnership with the Police, assuring them of necessary support and collaboration that impact effective reportage of the command.

“”The media have remained supportive, even during challenging moments, the command would continue to encourage synergy and excellent working relationship with journalists”. CP Isa stated.

Addressing the CP earlier, Comrade Steve Oko said the visit was to introduce the new executives to the CP and familiarize with the Command, identify areas of mutual interest, and seek collaboration.

Comrade Oko who said that journalists cannot practice professionally if the environment is not safe and conducive, commended the state Police Command for ensuring the safety and security of the state

He however decried that most often the state Police Command sidelined members of the Chapel during Police press conferences especially those that featured arrest and parading of crime suspects.

Hammering on the need for change of this practice , Comrade Oko informed the CP why every member of the Chapel ought to be carried along in Police activities.

He said that each Chapel member represents a media House whose Headquarters are outside Abia state. And that each member is expected to cover and send stories emanating from the state including the police, to his or her headquarters, stressing that any member that fails to file such reports would risk official sanction

Comrade Oko.therefore assured the CP of the Chapel’s maximum support, as it had done to previous Commissioners of Police in the state, noting that no CP that passed through Abia state, was not later rewarded with higher rank thereafter.

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