Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, is billed to declare open activities marking the 35th Anniversary and 2026 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council.
Adeleke, who is the Grand Patron of the NUJ in the state, is expected to perform the ceremony on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the NUJ Press Centre, Osogbo.
A statement by the Chairman, Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin, and Secretary, Comrade Olalekan Akindoju, noted that during the Opening Ceremony, scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m, Senator representing Osun West, Akogun Lere Oyewumi, will be given a Merit Award.
A major highlight of the celebration will be the presentation of merit awards to distinguished individuals and organisations in recognition of their contributions to society.
Among those to be honoured is the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Osun State Council, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo, who will receive the Osun NUJ Labour Leader of the Year Award.
Others are the Chief Security Adviser to Governor Adeleke, Mr. Samuel Ojo; Lagos-based businessman, Bestman Nze-Jumbo; Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi; the Osun State Head of Service, Elder Samuel Ayanleye Aina; and the Elerinmo of Erinmo-Ijesa, Oba Michael Odunayo Ajayi Arowotawaya II, among other award recipients.
The award ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the NUJ Press Centre, Osogbo, and is expected to attract dignitaries from various sectors, including government officials, royal fathers, industrialists and other stakeholders.
Other activities lined up for the celebration include a Jumat service on Friday, October 23; Sunday programme, a health walk and medical check-up; a sports competition; Cultural Day; Sanitation Day; and a day with past leaders of the union, alongside other programmes.
The council calls on members of the public, media professionals, government officials, corporate organisations and other stakeholders to participate in the celebration and support efforts to promote professionalism, unity and excellence in journalism.