In a symbolic move to assert identity, visibility, and professional presence, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, on Wednesday commissioned the signboard of the Federal Information Chapel at the Federal Secretariat Complex, Okpanam Road, Asaba. The event, though modest in scale, resonated with strong messages of purpose, responsibility, and renewed commitment to journalistic excellence.
The ceremony drew journalists, union leaders, and heads of federal establishments, with the State Council Chairman, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, leading the commissioning. He described the signboard as more than a marker, but a symbol of institutional identity and journalistic duty.
“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.
Oyowe commended the leadership and members of the Federal Information Chapel for their vision, urging chapel executives to continue expanding their impact beyond their immediate environment and to complement the efforts of the state and national councils.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Federal Information Chapel, Enitan Abel Johngold, MNIPR, in his welcome remarks, described the event as “a modest step with monumental symbolism.” He noted that the project reflects the Chapel’s determination to establish a clear identity and contribute meaningfully to the larger 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 gratitude to the Delta State Council, led by Comrade Oyowe, for its support, and to Chapel members for their collective efforts in making the project a reality. Johngold reaffirmed the Chapel’s commitment to credible information dissemination from federal institutions and adherence to professional ethics.
The highpoint of the ceremony was the unveiling of the signboard by Comrade Oyowe, signaling a new chapter of visibility and institutional presence for the Federal Information Chapel within the Federal Secretariat.