…Calls for Fair Labour Practices in Private Media
…Appeals for Release of Detained Journalists
…Calls on National Assembly for Review of Legislation
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Ogun State Council has expressed profound appreciation to Governor Dapo Abiodun for approving and implementing a N77,000 minimum wage for Ogun State Civil Service employees.
The NUJ described the development as a significant advancement in improving public sector workers’ welfare, especially benefiting journalists employed by the state government.
In a communique released after its October Congress, held at the Olusegun Osoba Hall in Iwe-Iroyin Press Centre, Abeokuta, the NUJ urged privately-owned media houses and schools in Ogun State to implement the same minimum wage standard.
The union emphasized the importance of fair labor practices, underscoring that “recognizing the dignity of labour” is a constitutional obligation.
The October Congress, presided over by NUJ State Chairman Comrade Wale Olanrewaju, also addressed the critical need for infrastructure improvements.
The NUJ commended ongoing road repair efforts but highlighted the need for more attention to major roads across Ogun State to enable journalists to work safely and effectively.
Marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists on November 2, the NUJ condemned the persistent issue of unpaid salaries, particularly in the print media sector, calling it a “grave injustice” to journalism.
The union called on stakeholders to take concrete steps to address this form of impunity against journalists.
In anticipation of the upcoming NUJ conference in Owerri, the NUJ charged the Credentials Committee to ensure fair conduct for all candidates.
The Congress urged candidates to uphold democratic values by conducting themselves peacefully and lawfully.
The union also appealed for the release of detained journalists Seun Odunlami and three others, detained under the Cyber Stalking law.
The NUJ called on the National Assembly to review this legislation to prevent what it called “unnecessary punishment disguised under the law.”
In its closing remarks, the Ogun NUJ Council reaffirmed its commitment to strong leadership and solicited continued support from its members to fulfill this mission.
