The newly elected chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FRCN Chapel, Ibadan, Comrade Oluwakayode Banjo has congratulated members of the union on this year’s Easter celebration.
Comrade Banjo in a statement made available to newsarena.ng on Sunday also congratulated them on the successful completion of the forty days lent.
the statement reads in part “I, on behalf of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, FRCN Ibadan Chapel congratulate members of the fourth estate of the realm on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration.
“My heart rejoices with the adherents on the successful completion of lent which culminated into the passion week where the travails of Jesus Christ’s trial, crucifixion, death and resurrection that saved mankind from sin was reflected.
“Your passion and commitment during the 40 days fasting was absolutely total. This exemplified your resolve to exhibit the Christ-like virtues such as the Disciples and the Apostles of faith to fortify spiritual mind”
“While the spiritual exercise lasted, you were dedicated to duties and discharged your professional responsibilities without any compromise whatsoever.”
“As you celebrate the victory of the Lord Jesus Christ over death, I urge you to uphold the new administration in prayers for success and outstanding performance as we tackle the daunting challenges confronting members and the union as a whole.
“I enjoin all members not to lose faith in the union but hope for a virile and more prosperous NUJ FRCN Ibadan Chapel of our dream as we the executives strive to bring back the lost members and restore our dear union to its enviable height.”
