NIJ Alumni Association Celebrates Akodu's 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.

In a letter dated 10 November 2026, signed by Global Secretary Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, the association expressed pride in Mr Akodu's achievement as an alumnus of the institute.

"On behalf of the executive and all 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 highlighted that the association is proud that Mr Akodu was chosen by his peers to lead the largest council within the union.

"Your victory is not only a personal triumph but also a source of pride for all of us at NIJAA. That a proud alumnus of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism has been recognized by colleagues to lead the largest council of the great union shows your competence, character, humility, and years of dedicated service to journalism," the letter read.

The letter also mentioned Mr Akodu's acceptance speech, noting his three-point agenda of welfarism, professionalism, and capacity building. It praised his commitment to members’ welfare, dignity, security, regular payment of salaries, better working conditions, and respect for journalists’ rights. "These are values the Nigerian Institute of Journalism has always stood for, and we are sure you will uphold them," he added.

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

The association also urged Mr Akodu to be a chairman for all. They encouraged him to reach out to all contestants and members, and to run a transparent and unifying administration, as he has promised.

"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 our highest regards."