The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Anambra State Council, has decried the increasing rate of kidnapping and human trafficking in the state.
In a Communique issued at its October Congress, held at the Godwin Ezemo International Press Center, Awka, and chaired by the Chairman, Dr Emeka Odogwu, the union called on security operatives to take decisive action to arrest the ugly trend.
In view of the fast approaching gubernatorial election in Anambra State, Congress called for stronger synergy between INEC and NUJ as well as the civil societies and other relevant non-governmental organizations to beef up voters sensitization, education and proper election reporting for the successful conduct of the November 8, 2025, Governorship election.
Congress also charged candidates of all political parties to be civil while campaigning for votes to avoid unnecessary heating up the polity as the supper inflation Nigerians are presently going through is enough trauma to the residents.
Congress cautioned politicians and their supporters to desist from unnecessarily heating up the polity for selfish gains, but to rather see the forthcoming election as a brotherly contest where one person must emerge the winner.
The union utterly condemned the increasing cases of land grabbing and resale of lands in the state and called on the Anambra State House of Assembly to enact law making the dishonest transactions criminal offence, as it portends a clog in the wheel of individual and collective development of the state.
The Communique commended the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof Carol Umeobi, for her sterling contributions towards the growth and development of the great citadel of learning named after the Great Zik of Africa, Late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, urging her to keep the flag flying even higher.
Congress appealed to the institution to consider the teaming Anambra youths seeking admission into the university and offer them less competitive courses rather than outright rejection. Even as the Congress commended the Public Relations Department of the University for keeping the public abreast of happenings there for increased subscription and goodwill.
Congress also commended Mr Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, the MD/CEO, Anambra State ICT Agency, for its outstanding efforts in digitizing governance, bridging information divides through the Solution Wi-Fi Initiative, and fostering inclusion in internet access and connectivity.
The agency’s achievements, made possible under the visionary leadership of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, include the provision of digital devices for teachers and workers, as well as the upcoming Smart School Project. It further appreciated the agency’s partnership with the Council, in training Journalists; and physically present at the Congress to update journalists on the feats so far recorded by the agency as well as promise for Internet access to the union.
Congress equally appreciated Dr. Davidson Azubuike Nkala, Director of General Studies Unit, and former Head of Department of Mass Communication, Paul University, Awka, for the training insights he provided on the topic, ‘Beyond the Paycheck,’ which was inspired by his ‘Experience in Journalism and Belief in God factor’ for career progression.
The Communique expressed the union’s appreciation to Chief Primus Odili, Okosisi Aguleri and Convener of Okosisi Political Movement for Soludo, for the financial support to the October Congress, as well as phisycal interaction with the union seeking solidarity for the political mission of the group come November 8, 2025 Governorship Election in the State..
It thanked all who contributed to ensure the success of the Congress
Communique Drafting Committee –
Comrade Obiorah Edogor Chairman
Comrade Lawrence Nwimo Member
Comrade Ebele Eze Member/Secretary
