The Lagos Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has endorsed Mrs. Abimbola Oyetunde, the General Manager of Bronze FM/Radio Nigeria Benin, as the first female Deputy National President (DNP) of the NUJ. This endorsement also includes support for Comrade Alhasan Yahaya and the rest of the “A+A” campaign team, ahead of the National Delegates Conference scheduled to take place in Imo State.
The campaign team, which includes Comrade Victor Ndukwe (Treasurer), Comrade Samuel Dada (Financial Secretary), Ronke Samo (VP B Zone), and Tukur Mohammed, officially launched its campaign in Lagos. According to Comrade Demola Babalola (JP), Director General of the A+A Campaign Council, Lagos was chosen as the launch site out of respect for the Council’s prominence in Nigerian journalism.
Mrs. Oyetunde, with over 28 years in journalism, has been a driving force in the industry. She began her career as a reporter and marketing executive at DAAR Communications (Raypower) from 1994 to 1997. She then joined the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) in 1998, where she served in various capacities, from News Commentary Writer to Head of the Business Desk, and ultimately as General Manager.
Her career is celebrated as a testament to resilience, transformation, and dedication, making her a role model in Nigerian journalism.