Akodu Sworn in as New NUJ Lagos Council Chairman

After a keenly contested election, Mr. Akodu has been sworn in as the new Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos Council. According to The Guardian Nigeria News, the swearing-in ceremony took place on November 10, 2026. The election process was reportedly peaceful and democratic. The Sun Nigeria also reported on the event, stating that Mr. Akodu’s emergence was accompanied by the unopposed re-election of a journalist from The Sun as the Vice Chairman. This marks a new era for the NUJ Lagos Council as they embark on their mandate to represent journalists in Lagos State. The exact details of the election process and the number of votes Mr. Akodu received are not yet clear.