*appreciates NUJ President for appointing Bayo Akamo as NUJ National Trustee SW
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
The Oyo State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Wednesday, asked the Federal Government to urgently resolve the crisis between it and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
Oyo NUJ while given the task in a communique issued at the end of its monthly State Congress also called on the government to cushion the effect of high cost of food stuffs in the country.
It emphasized the need for the Federal Government to also address the effect of the epileptic power supply in the country to boost the nation’s economy.
“The ASUU strike is already having a toll on the security of lives and property as more youths are becoming idle and thereby engaging in criminal activities that do not only threatened the peace of the society but also endangering their own future”, it said.
Oyo NUJ added, “Food insufficiency has resulted into unbearable hike in the prices of food items thereby exposing majority of the masses to hunger. The Federal Government should do the needful before the hungry begin to hunt the fed.”
On the forthcoming elections, Oyo NUJ advised members of the union ” to be very careful in coverage of political parties activities, as many politicians are becoming more desperate ahead of 2023. “
“As the country inches towards the 2023 general elections, politicians should endeavor to play the game by the rule. Most political office holders are already abandoning their primary responsibilities as they now focus on the next elections against their oath of office to serve until the end of their tenure.
“The rising cost of petroleum products, especially diesel is already crippling the economy and could aid public uproar if left to fetter the more.”
Congratulating the NUJ national President, Chief Chris Isigizo and the NEC members on the successful hosting of the NEC meeting in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State Yobe state which went without hitch, despite security apprehension from all quarters.
Oyo NUJ appreciated the NUJ President for appointing one of its elders, Adebayo Akamo as a national trustee officer of the union.
