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Sequel to the visitation made to Radio Kwara, UCJ UNILORIN moved to the Press Centre, along offa Road, as its next point of call. The UCJ crew was received by the Chairman and the Financial Secretary of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara state chapter.
UCJ UNILORIN had a nice reception from the NUJ Chairman who appreciated the invitation extended to the organisation to the formal opening of the 2017 Annual Press Week of which he lauded.
He gave delegates the opportunity to introduce themselves after which the UCJ President, Muhammad Basheer Ishola, addressed the gathering and thanked the Chairman for gracing the formal opening of the ongoing UCJ Press Week.
The Editor-in-Chief, explained further by stating the needs of the Union of which the Chairman assured that Council will look into for proper intervention.
The Financial Secretary of the Press Center, Mr. Tope Sunday, encouraged the UCJ crew to remain passionate about the profession. He assured that the chairman and the Council will look into the challenges besetting UCJ UNILORIN. He stated that journalism is not a profession you get into because of money. He concluded by imploring delegates who are not students of journalism to get a certificate in journalism in order to be accorded the status of a professional journalist.
The chairman gave a closing remark stressing on the need to strengthen the synergy between the student body and the mother body. Just like the Financial Secretary said, the Chairman further encouraged members of UCJ UNILORIN to get certificates in journalism.
The courtesy visit ended with a group photo in front of the building of the Press Center.
Shittu Aisha
UCJ, UNILORIN.
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