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NUJ, SWAN, Friends To Hold 2nd Memorial Lecture For Late Jide Fashikun
A Fallen Hero, Late Jide Fashikun
Joel Ajayi
Nigerian Union of Journalist NUJ (FCT Council), Sports Writers Association of Nigeria FCT SWAN and friends of the Late Jide Fashikun are set to hold the second memorial lecture for our late friend and colleague, Mr.Olajide Fashikun who died on 27th January, 2019.
It will be recalled that Late Fashikun died after brief illness two years ago. The topic for this year’s lecture is titled: “Building Lasting Legacies with Journalism.”
In a press statement issued on behalf of friends of Jide Fasikun Comrade Sylvanus Ofekun on Monday in Abuja
We are glad to announce the second memorial lecture for our late friend and colleague, Mr.Olajide Fashikun who died on 27th January, 2019.
“This year’s remembrance is in conjunction with Friends of Jide, the NUJ (FCT Council) and FCT SWAN.
“Organizers have carefully selected Barrister Solomon Dalung, the immediate past Minister of sports and veteran broadcast journalist, Dr. Ameachi Anakwue of DAAR Communication as guest speakers.
“This event holds on Wednesday January 27, 2021 at the FCT NUJ Council by 12 noon.
“We are grateful to FCT NUJ Council led by Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche and the FCT SWAN, led by Comrade Chidoka Nwabueze for their unflinching support.
“Invited guest are to observe all COVID 19 protocols as provision has made for others to join virtually.”
Politics
UCMPOO Unveils LG, Ward Executives Inauguration Schedule in Cross River Cross River 2027: UCMPOO Targets
Cyril Ogat
The United Coalition Movement for Otu and Ode (UCMPOO) has announced plans to inaugurate its local government and ward executive committees across the Central Senatorial District of Cross River State as part of efforts to strengthen its grassroots political structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement signed on Sunday by the Coordinator of UCMPOO in the Central Senatorial District , Prince Takim Okongor, said the inauguration exercise was designed to build a broad-based political platform capable of mobilising support beyond the traditional All Progressives Congress (APC) structure.
According to the schedule released by the movement, the inauguration will commence in Boki on Thursday, November 12, followed by Etung on Friday, November 13, and Ikom on Saturday, November 14.
The exercise will continue in Abi and Obubra on Sunday, November 15, while Yakurr will host its inauguration on Tuesday, November 17.
Austine Ibok the State DG explained that the initiative would bring together members of opposition parties, political candidates, stakeholders across party lines, as well as aggrieved and dissatisfied members of the APC who believe they have been excluded from the current political arrangement.
He said the movement was committed to promoting unity, reconciliation and political integration while creating opportunities for wider participation in support of the Otu administration.
The State Director-General added that the proposed grassroots structures would strengthen political engagement and mobilisation across communities in the Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 elections.
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