Edo Online Media Practitioners Inaugurate New Executive


Online journalists in Edo State under the umbrella of Edo Online Media Practitioners have inaugurated a  new executive  to lead the association for the next three years, with a mandate to reposition digital news management in the state.

‎The officers were elected at its Congress held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, in Benin.

‎ The newly inaugurated executive are:

‎Sam Dada  Ayokhai — Chairman

‎Charity Ozigbo-Esere — Vice chairman

‎Chris Akhabue — Secretary

‎Kingsley Abavo — Asst Secretary

‎Stephen Ehichoya Odion — Treasurer

‎Monday Oise — Financial Secretary

‎Lucky Isibor — Auditor

‎‎ A former Editor of the Nigerian Observer, Enahoro Eubaldus, who presided over the oath-taking, urged the new leadership to raise standards in digital journalism to match peers nationwide.

‎‎In a remark after taking the oath, Sam Dada Ayokhai who was elected Chairman said the body would operate in line with the NUJ constitution, meet members’ expectations, and seek stakeholders’ cooperation to secure online media’s rightful place in journalism.

‎Ayokhai paid tribute to pioneer chairman Otunba Mike Aladenikan, now image maker at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, for laying the foundation of the body.

The Chairman inaugurated a standing Screening Committee, chaired by Mr  Eubaldus Enahoro, with Isaac Olamikan and Joseph Kanjo as members, to vet new applicants.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Image
  The Edo State Government hereby notifies all Public Servants, Political Appointees, and Government Functionaries serving in any capacity within the Edo State Public Service that any officer who intends to contest for any elective position in the forthcoming electoral cycle must tender his or her resignation on or before 1st March, 2026, prior to participating in any party primaries or electoral process. This directive is issued in strict compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act (Amendment) 2026, and is aimed at ensuring that all aspiring candidates do not run the risk of disqualification by the relevant electoral authorities. Government emphasizes that this requirement is intended to promote fairness, transparency, and a level playing field for all aspirants, while also safeguarding the integrity and neutrality of public institutions. Public office holders are reminded that the responsibilities of governance must not be compromised by partisan political engagements. Al...
Read more

Gov Okpebholo Leads APC Delegation on Condolence Visit to Okao of Ologbo

Image
  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo led a high-powered delegation of government officials and party leaders on a condolence visit to the Okao of Ologbo, Chief Emmanuel Iyase, following the passing of his wife, Mrs. Mandaline Iyase. The visit, which drew prominent figures from the state’s political leadership, was marked by solemn reflections and words of comfort for the grieving family. Speaking during the visit, Governor Okpebholo said he came alongside key stakeholders, including the local government chairman and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to sympathize with Chief Iyase over the painful loss. The governor said, “I’m here with my local government chairman and other party leaders as a group to commiserate with you over the death of your wife. It is painful, but you have to bear it. No matter how much you cry, she will never come back. And I believe God will give you the heart to bear it,”  He encouraged the bereaved to remain strong and focus on...
Read more

2026 WORKERS’ DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR MONDAY OKPEBHOLO GOVERNOR OF EDO STATE.

Image
Protocol  I am very delighted to join the hardworking men and women of Edo State on this special occasion of Workers’ Day 2026. Today, we celebrate the men and women whose daily efforts keep our state moving forward. From teachers to health workers, civil servants, artisans, traders, and security personnel, you are the backbone of Edo’s progress. I thank you all. Let me also appreciate our labour leaders for their support and cooperation, which have sustained a cordial relationship between labour and government. Your constructive engagement has helped us focus on development. From the first day of this administration, workers’ welfare has remained a top priority. We have ensured prompt payment of salaries and sustained payment of the 13th month salary. A year ago, we approved a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 monthly because labour deserves decent reward. We have released the first tranche of ₦1 billion for payment of outstanding salary arrears to Ambrose Alli University. We have also ...
Read more