Sobi FM’s Dare Akogun joins Kwara NUJ chairmanship race
SOBI FM’s House of Assembly correspondent, Mr. Dare Akogun has declared intention to run for the Kwara State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists’ chairmanship position at the forthcoming convention.
He unveiled his intention to contest for the Union’s top office in a manifesto obtained by THE INFORMANT247 on Wednesday.
Akogun, who is the pioneer chairman of the Sobi FM chapel, said his leadership will take the union to a greater height, adding that his decision to contest is hinged on passion, zeal and professionalism.
The journalist promising to transform the union reiterated that the ultimate goal will be centered on members’ welfare.
He said, “I wish to, at this juncture, in the life of our noble union when it urgently needs a life-saving surgical operation, solicit your votes and that, you put your faith in me as I offer to serve your interests, reposition the union at the level of the State Council, in order to safeguard its relevance in the scheme of things, as our noble profession, seeks to contribute its quota towards nation-building, through our collective industries, which will culminate in the resuscitation of our currently comatose union. No thanks to how our diversity is currently being mismanaged.
“My family also has a history of selflessness, respect and knack for altruistic service; as I served as the pioneer chairman of my chapel Sobi FM, up to the point of declaring my intention to run for this higher office. Without a foundation and within three years I have been able to build one of the most active and vibrant chapel in the State, from nine members at inception to thirty three as we speak.
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