Ondo NUJ Asks Govt To Prioritize Members’ Welfare
The Ondo state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Thursday called on government to make the welfare of its practising members a priority.
The state chairman of the union, James Sowole, made the call at the reopening of the newly refurnished guest chalets of its secretariat in Akure the state capital.
Mr. Sowole said giving priority to the welfare of media practitioners would further help improve their living standard and enhance professionalism in the cause of their duty on the job.
He noted that the guest chalets are to ease accommodation problems mostly for its members visiting the secretariat from other states of the country.
He also explained that the renovation of the guest chalets which gulps millions of naira became necessary due to its strategic location in the capital city.
“Many of our members traveling to other parts of country can have a stop-over and have a place to rest their heads in a cosy place at an affordable rate”.
The NUJ Chairman added that the new gesture would also saved the media workers, and friends from unnecessary lodging stress and financial burdens.
“Their security can also be guaranteed with us here in the council as long as they are lodged in our guest house”.
Paddy Dare, a former Vice President of NUJ, Zone B, said that journalists in the country deserved better living wage and affordable housing scheme considering their high work schedules and condition.
Dare, who was also the state chairman of the council, advised the members of the union to maintain the newly acquired infrastructures and facilities provided for the guest house.
He implored the state council members to support the present leadership of the union in order to achieve more progress.
Daily Times observed that the newly refurbished NUJ state council is highly furnished with suitable parking space, main hall, bar and canteen for all foods.
