Oyegun lauded for outstanding contributions to democracy
By Fidel Njamanze
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Wednesday praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Chief
John Oyegun for moving Nigeria into a new phase, with the election of a government that is very different from the
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) administration in many respects.
The union also acknowledged his leadership qualities and his immense contributions to the success of the party,
particularly his role in the making of President Muhammadu Buhari, his visible hands in the making of APC governors and
his invaluable contributions to the elections of lawmakers.
In a letter signed by the, Deji Gbolahon Elumoye (Chairman) and Abimbola Oyetunde (Secretary), the Nigeria Union of
Journalists, Lagos State Council extolled Oyegun’s exemplary leadership qualities, noting his contributions to the
growth of democracy Nigeria
The letter reads ‘The Lagos Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is to mark its 2015 Press Week. As part of
the events, an Award Night which will be the grand finale of the Press Week activities is scheduled for Friday,
September 25 at the Lagos Sheraton Hotels and Towers, Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja by 6; 00pm. We are pleased to inform you
of your nomination for the 2015 NUJ Recognition Award. Your recognition for the award to be bestowed on you stems out of
a careful study of your administrative excellence in handling the affairs of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to
attain a greater height as the ruling party in Nigeria’.
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