In a release signed by Comr. Ifeanyi Nwanguma, JP, Chairman Imo Council of NUJ.
It said that the attention of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Imo State Council, has been drawn to the activities of a group of persons parading themselves as members or representatives of an organisation known as the Association of Imo State-Based Journalists (AIBJ).
And therefore wishes to inform the general public that the said group is not recorgnised, registered or affiliated with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
Adding that For the avoidance of doubt, recorgnised affiliates and professional bodies within the NUJ structure include the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE), and Correspondents’ Chapel, among others recorgnised in accordance with the Union’s established structure.
Saying that the NUJ Imo State Council shall not be held responsible for any transaction, representation, financial dealings, loss or other consequences arising from dealings with the said group or persons purporting to represent it.
Furthermore, the release asked all registered and practicing members of the NUJ, Imo State Council to disassociate themselves from the activities of the said group. Adding that Any member found to be acting in violation of this directive may face appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with the Constitution and regulations of the Nigeria Union of Journalists.
The Council therefore urges members of the public to exercise caution and to disregard any claim by the said group or its representatives suggesting that it is recorgnised or affiliated with the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Imo State Council.
As the Release serves as a formal disclaimer to the general public and a caveat to all members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Imo State Council.
Signed:
Comrade Ifeanyi Nwanguma, JP
Chairman
Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Imo State Council
