NUJ Delta Inaugurates Five-Member Credentials Committee For October Triennial Election

By Henry Ubus

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, has inaugurated a five-member Credentials Committee to oversee the conduct of its forthcoming election at the Triennial Delegates Conference scheduled for October 2026.

The committee was constituted following its nomination and approval by members during the union’s congress held on Tuesday at the NUJ Press Centre, Maryam Babangida Way, Asaba.

Inaugurating the committee, Chairman of the NUJ Delta State Council, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, urged members to carry out their assignment with integrity, transparency and impartiality. He stressed the need for the committee to uphold the democratic principles of the union and ensure a credible, free and fair electoral process.

Responding on behalf of the committee, its Chairman, Comrade Victor Eyaguobor, thanked the congress for the confidence reposed in the members and assured journalists that the committee would conduct a transparent, credible and impartial election.

Eyaguobor pledged to provide a level playing field for all aspirants and stakeholders, emphasizing that every decision of the committee would be guided by the NUJ Constitution and the principles of justice and fairness.

He expressed optimism that the October election would be peaceful and free from the disputes that had marred some previous electoral exercises.

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“This committee will be fair to everyone. We are committed to ensuring a transparent and credible election. We do not want a situation where every election ends in disputes. This time, we are determined to deliver a process that all members can be proud of. We appreciate the confidence reposed in us, and we assure you that we will not disappoint,” Eyaguobor said.

The committee has Comrade Victor Eyaguobor as Chairman and Comrade Abel Johngold as Secretary, while Comrade Mathias Ogbagah, Comrade Mrs. Kessiena Egajivwie and Chief Akpokona Omafuaire will serve as members.