Correspondents Chapel Suspends Activities With Kwara NUJ, Inaugurates Committees

Leadership and members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Chapter, have resolved to suspend all forms of relationship with the Kwara State Council of the NUJ with immediate effect.

In a communique issued at the end of the monthly congress held on March 26, 2026 at the chapel Secretariat, members of the chapel said that the decision was taken as a necessary measure to protect integrity of the chapel leadership and members.

The communique, signed by the chapel chairman and secretary, ‘Biola Azeez and Mosunmola Ayobami, respectively, said that the Congress further resolved to boycott all press conferences and media-related activities organised by the state council of the NUJ until further notice.

The communique emphasized that the decision was also taken based on the stand of the state council of the NUJ not to recognize leadership of the Correspondents’ chapel after a constitutional and widely accepted chapel election of November 1, 2025 and inauguration of the chapel exco.

The communique, which recalled that several efforts had been made to resolve the lingering issues surrounding the election of the new Executives of the Correspondents’ Chapel, said that the efforts included intervention of the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Counsellor to the governor, the national leadership of the NUJ, and other well-meaning individuals, “that yielded no positive outcome”.

Following extensive deliberations at its Congress held on March 26, 2026, members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Chapter, resolved as follows:

Suspension of Relationship:
Congress unanimously resolved to suspend all forms of relationship with the Kwara State Council of the NUJ with immediate effect.

Reason for Decision:
This decision was taken as a necessary measure to protect integrity of the chapel leadership and members, especially, on the decision not to recognize leadership of the Correspondents’ chapel by the leadership of the state council of NUJ after a constitutional and widely accepted election of November 1, 2025 and inauguration of the chapel exco.

Efforts at Resolution:
Congress acknowledged that several efforts had been made to resolve the lingering issues surrounding the election of the new Executives of the Correspondents’ Chapel. These efforts included intervention of the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Counsellor to the governor, the national leadership of the NUJ, and other well-meaning individuals, that yielded no positive outcome.

Source of Animosity:
Congress observed that the strained relationship largely stems from the actions and disposition of the Chairman of the NUJ Kwara State Council, and the Secretary.

Solidarity from Members:
Congress commended the overwhelming majority of NUJ members who have shown solidarity and support for the Correspondents’ Chapel in the face of what was described as the overbearing attitude of the Council leadership.

Boycott Resolution:

Congress further resolved to boycott all press conferences and media-related activities organised by the NUJ until further notice.

Inauguration of Committees:
To strengthen its operations, Congress approved the inauguration of the following committees:
a. News Keg Committee
Mandate: To organise regular engagements with newsmakers and generate editorial content for the Chapel and its members.
Members:
Ibrahim Alege (Chairman)
Deacon Demola Akinyemi
Mallam Garba Abdulhakeem
Hameed Shittu
Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus
b. Press Week Committee (2026 Edition)
Mandate: To organise a successful 2026 Press Week.
Members:
Mallam Garba Abdulhakeem
Balogun Arisekola
Ibrahim Alege
Nicholas Uwerunonye.