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PJAN elects Olasunkanmi as chairman, other executives
The Lagos State Chapter of the Photojournalists Association of Nigeria on Thursday elected new executive members, including Bolaji Olasunkanmi as Chairman, to steer the affairs of the association for the next three years.
The election was conducted at the secretariat of the Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Alausa, Ikeja.
The Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Bamidele Lamidi announced the results at the venue.
He declared Olasunkanmi of The Daily Monitor as Chairman and Paul Timothy, a freelance photojournalist, as Vice Chairman, unopposed.
Lamidi also confirmed the re-election of the incumbent Secretary, Kazeem Bakenne, the Managing Editor of Nationalmomentng.com.
Comrade Leke Ajebo, Photo Editor of the Information Unit of Amuwo Herald and Amuwo Prism, as Assistant Secretary, unopposed.
Other elected officers are Kola Aliu, Senior Photojournalist with Leadership Newspaper, as Treasurer; Michael Otogo, The Economy News Magazine, as Financial Secretary; and Abiodun Omotoso, Managing Editor of TheForesightNG, as Internal Auditor, unopposed.
In his acceptance speech, Olasunkanmi thanked everyone who took time to attend the event despite the heavy downpour
He promised as team leader to harness the association’s collective potential in order to meet 21st-century industry challenges, and upholding the high standards of professionalism for which PJAN is known.
Furthermore, Olasunkanmi stated that he will prioritise member welfare, ensure total accountability, and build strategic partnerships with key stakeholders.
“We will also work closely with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council for the mutual benefit of all members,” he said.
Dignitaries who graced the occasion included the Chairman, NUJ Lagos State Council, Adeleye Ajayi; Secretary, Tunde Olalere; Chairperson of NAWOJ Lagos, Jumoke Falayi Johnson; Member, Electoral Committee, Kehinde Shonola; Sunday Adedeji; Isaac Ayodele; Godwin Irehke; and Idowu Ogunleye.
Olasunkanmi is an award winning journalist and media personality, widely known for his work in news coverage, society reporting, and lifestyle journalism.
He had attended several media training sessions to hone his skills in journalism and has several awards in his kitty.
In 2022, he authored his first book: “My Lens, My Odyssey:Times, People and Events.”
The book showcased dignitaries who have led remarkable Iives in various fields of endeavour and impacted lives in positive ways.
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