The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council has condemned the labeling of some journalists working at the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State as dullards and incompetent.
The union in a press statement jointly signed by Comrade Wumi Faniran, the Chairman, and Bola Ogunlayi , Secretary said they viewed its action against 22 of our members, some of whom are in possession of various degrees including Masters, Post graduates and Law as uncharitable.
“Over the years, we have it on records that these categories of people were versatile, dutiful and worthy of Journalism practice.”
“As long standing workers, we are convinced that they have run various programmes and carried out assignments that have projected and repositioned the Corporation as one of the best among broadcast media in Oyo State and Nigeria in general.”
”We hasten to state that the expertise and knowledge know how of the redeployed members have in no small measure contributed to whatever achievements the BCOS and government of Oyo State can claim at the moment.”
The union further expresses fear that the government’s labeling of its members as incompetent, redundant and ineptitude would in the future affect their hard-earned reputation, integrity and credibility.
The statement reads further that “The implication of having this on records against our members is an albatross that would live with them for the rest of their lives if not retracted as most of them have put in their best for upwards of twenty years and even above in service.”
While stating his stance on restructuring of BCOS by the government, the Union however demand for a reversal of the uncomplimentary words used to describe our members in the current restructuring exercise embarked upon by Oyo State government.
