Nkwelle-Ezunaka PG Promises Stronger Ties With Journalists, Commends NUJ for Society’s Development
By Emmanuel Chigbata | IchieTimes
The President-General of Nkwelle-Ezunaka Community in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chief Vitalis Nwakobi, has promised stronger collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) Chapel, describing the union as an important partner in community development.
Chief Nwakobi gave the assurance when members of the NUJ ABS Chapel paid him a courtesy visit, during which he reaffirmed his commitment to an open-door leadership style and addressing the needs of his community.
Expressing appreciation for the visit, the President-General pledged to sustain his relationship with the union, noting that journalists play significant roles in shaping society and promoting development through their professional contributions.
He described the NUJ as a body to reckon with, given its influence and contributions to societal progress.
Earlier, the Chairman of NUJ ABS Chapel, Comrade Emmanuel Okonkwo, commended Chief Nwakobi for his contributions to the development of Nkwelle-Ezunaka, particularly his accessibility, support for his people and assistance to the union.
Okonkwo assured the President-General of the union’s commitment to giving visibility to his developmental efforts and positive initiatives in the community.
In his remarks, the Treasurer of NUJ Anambra State Council, Comrade Chibuzor Obidike, praised Chief Nwakobi for demonstrating accessible leadership by personally attending to the needs of his people rather than governing from a distance.
Obidike noted that such an approach to community leadership strengthens public confidence and creates opportunities for meaningful engagement between leaders and the people they serve.
Other members of the delegation included the Vice Chairman of the Chapel, Comrade Uchenna Ifeanyi; Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Chigbata; and Mercy Momoh.
