The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, on Wednesday held a brief but colourful ceremony to officially commission the signboard of the Federal Information Chapel at the Federal Secretariat Complex, Okpanam Road, Asaba. The event underscored the Chapel’s renewed commitment to visibility, purpose, and professionalism in journalism.
The commissioning, attended by journalists, union leaders, and heads of federal establishments, was led by the Chairman of NUJ Delta State Council, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, who described the initiative as symbolic of identity, responsibility, and presence.
“This event is a privilege for me because this signboard goes beyond suggesting location. It represents identity, purpose, and presence. We are not just gathered to celebrate a structure; we are celebrating symbolism,” Oyowe said.
“This signboard should remind us of our responsibility to inform, educate, and remain professional in our calling as journalists. No matter how long it takes to do something, it is better done than never,” he added.
Comrade Oyowe commended the leadership and members of the Federal Information Chapel for taking the bold step to give the Chapel a visible face, and charged journalists to continually extend their impact beyond their immediate environment.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Chairman of the Federal Information Chapel, Enitan Abel Johngold, MNIPR, described the commissioning as “a modest step with monumental symbolism,” noting that the signboard signifies the Chapel’s active presence within the NUJ family.
“The erection of this signboard goes beyond just mounting a structure by the fence. It represents identity, visibility, and institutional presence. It is a bold statement that the Federal Information Chapel is alive, organized, and fully integrated into the activities of the larger NUJ family in Delta State,” Johngold stated.
“When we came on board, one of our modest goals was to give the Chapel a face. This signboard is a physical manifestation of that vision, a signpost of unity and professionalism,” he added.
He expressed deep appreciation to the Delta State Council led by Comrade Oyowe for its unwavering support and to members of the Chapel for their collective efforts in realizing the project. He reaffirmed the Chapel’s commitment to disseminating credible information from federal institutions to the public, while upholding journalistic ethics and standards.
The highlight of the event was the formal unveiling and commissioning of the signboard by Comrade Oyowe, marking a new chapter of visibility and institutional identity for the Federal Information Chapel within the Federal Secretariat.
