The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State Council, has commiserated with the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti, Most Rev. Felix Ajakaye, and the Chief of Staff to the State Council Chairman, Comrade Niyi Alade, over the death of their parents.
The union conveyed its condolences in a communiqué issued at the end of its October Congress held on October 28, 2026, and presided over by the State Council Chairman, Comrade Kayode Babatuyi.
The NUJ also extended its condolences to the State Council Auditor, Comrade Bunmi Ibiteye, and the Publisher of Southwest Herald Magazine, Otunba Tayo Adu, over the loss of their parents.
The congress expressed sympathy with the bereaved families, acknowledging the pain associated with the loss of loved ones. It also mourned the death of Comrade Bisi Oluwasona, a former Chairman of the BSES Chapel, and extended its condolences to his family.
In another development , the union congratulated three Directors from the State Information Chapel—Prince Charles Ademolaju, Prince Adekunle Adeniyi and Mrs Taiwo Aina—on their recent retirement from service, wishing them fulfilling and rewarding lives after retirement.
The congress also congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on his inauguration for a second consecutive term, urging him to sustain his programmes and policies aimed at promoting development and improving residents’ welfare.
On public health, the union advised residents to remain hydrated and take precautions against extreme heat associated with changing weather conditions. It also urged the public to observe recommended health protocols against Ebola virus disease and called on the state government to strengthen disease surveillance, public awareness and emergency response measures.
The congress further appealed to the Ekiti State Government and the 16 local government councils to implement the proposed ₦70,000 transport allowance for state and local government workers to cushion the effects of rising fuel prices and transportation costs.
