A COMMUNIQUE PRESENTED AT THE END OF THE MONTHLY CONGRESS OF THE NUJ, ANAMBRA STATE COUNCIL

HELD ON THURSDAY 3RD NOVEMBER, 2022 AT GODWIN EZEMO INTERNATIONAL PRESS CENTER, AWKA.

Congress welcomed the Chairman, Odimma Awka North People’s Assembly, Chief Shedrack Anakwue; Founder/Executive Director A & D Tabansi Foundation, Mr. Aloysius Tabansi; and member representing Ekwusigo, Nnewi North and South in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chris Azubuogu.

RESOLUTIONS:

STATE OF THE UNION:

Congress commended the State Working Committee (SWC) led by Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, PhD, for the vibrant and efficient manner in which it has steered the affairs of the Council since coming onboard, while urging the Chapels to toe the same line towards a stronger Union in the state.
Congress called on members to maintain solidarity with each other when it comes to defending the ideals of objective reportage especially when these ideals come under attacks from the political class.

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STATE OF THE STATE:

Congress condemned the recurring cases of sexual violence in the state including the recent case of gang rape of a minor at Onitsha, while calling on authorities to ensure that justice is not only done but to be seen as done in this case and in all other cases to deter offenders.
Congress restated its sympathy for the flood victims in Anambra State and beyond while announcing that it will soon embark on a charity outreach to meet some of the needs of the victims in different parts of the state.
Congress frowned at the unlivable state of the IDP camps where flood victims in the state are settled, noting that this has discouraged many persons affected by the floods from relocating from their communities. It called for establishment of permanent camps with essential facilities for better management of flood crises in future, even as Congress commended the Anambra state government in it’s efforts so far but urged the government to do more.

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SIGNED:
Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, PhD
Chairman, NUJ Anambra State Council

Comrade Aloysius Ofodile,
Secretary, NUJ Anambra State Council

Members of Communique Drafting Committee:
1. Ikenna Nwokedi, Ph.D
2. Henry Duru, Ph.D
3. Lawrence Nwimo
4. Titus Eleweke
5. David Okpokwasili