The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has reinstated four previously dissolved chapels and directed legal action for the recovery of ₦11 million owed the union, even as it condemned the rising spate of insecurity in the state.
These resolutions were part of decisions reached at the maiden congress of the newly elected State Executive Council under the leadership of Comrade Akeem Abas, held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Dapo Aderogba Hall, NUJ Press Centre, Ibadan.
In a communiqué issued at the end of the congress, the union announced the reinstatement of four chapels—32FM Chapel, New Media Chapel, Daar Communication Chapel and Ajayi Crowder FM Chapel—which were duly inaugurated but barred from participating in the December 9, 2025 NUJ election by the immediate past administration.
The congress resolved that the affected chapels be fully restored to their rightful status, while mandating the State Executive Council to closely monitor their activities to ensure strict compliance with the NUJ Constitution and operational standards.
On the NUJ estate, the congress expressed deep disappointment over the unresolved issue of ₦11 million union funds allegedly being held by Alhaji Taofeek Akeugbagold. It noted that despite repeated assurances by Akeugbagold to refund the money, no payment has been made to date.
Consequently, the congress directed the union’s legal adviser to issue a final demand notice to Alhaji Akeugbagold, giving him seven days to repay the sum. It warned that failure to comply would compel the union to institute legal action to recover the fund.
The congress also condemned the worsening security situation in Oyo State, particularly the recent bandit attack on Old Oyo National Park at Oloka village in Oriire Local Government Area, which claimed the lives of five forest guards.
The NUJ extended its condolences to the families of the slain guards and the entire Oloka community, while calling on the Oyo State Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to safeguard lives and property across the state.
Among other measures, the congress urged strict profiling and regulation of commercial motorcyclists (Okada riders) entering the state, improved border security, and the deployment of additional security personnel to remote and border communities.
It further called on all state-owned media organisations to step up public enlightenment campaigns on security-related issues, particularly the growing menace of “One-Chance” criminal operations, which it described as increasingly worrisome.
The congress also advised citizens to exercise caution in sharing personal information on social media platforms.
In an appreciation message, the State Council thanked members for attending the maiden congress of the Abas-led administration and urged journalists across the state to remain united, committed and steadfast in pursuing the collective vision of the NUJ.
The communiqué was signed by members of the Communiqué Committee—David Adeoye, Mosope Kehinde and Victoria Ayanleye—and authenticated by the State Secretary, Comrade Temidayo Adu.
