NUJ Delta Chairman, Oyowe Churchill, Leads Exco, Journalists To Mega Praise Church For Thanksgiving Over Peaceful Union Election

NUJ Delta Chairman, Oyowe Churchill, Leads Exco, Journalists To Mega Praise Church For Thanksgiving Over Peaceful Union Election

By Queen Stephanie Ikanone Odiete 

In a show of gratitude to God, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State, Comrade Oyowe Churchill, on Sunday led members of his Executive Council and other seasoned journalists to Mega Praise Church, Sapele, for a special Thanksgiving Service.

The visit was to thank God for a successful, free, fair and peaceful union election which produced the new leadership of the NUJ in Delta State.

The journalists were warmly received by the Founder and General Overseer of Mega Praise Church, Evangelist Michael Diden, popularly known as Ejele, alongside members of the church congregation.

Speaking during the service, Comrade Oyowe Churchill expressed profound gratitude to God for the peaceful conduct of the election, noting that despite the tension that usually characterizes union elections, God granted the union peace and unity.

He said the visit to the church was a deliberate decision to return all glory to God and to seek divine guidance as his administration begins the task of repositioning the NUJ in Delta State.

"We have come to thank God because He made our election peaceful and successful. Without God, we could not have achieved it. We are here to dedicate this new leadership to God," Churchill said.

He also thanked members of the union for their trust and promised to run an all-inclusive administration that will prioritize the welfare of journalists, uphold professionalism, and strengthen unity among members in the state.

He further appreciated Hon. Prince Michael Diden, describing him as a leader with uncommon gift, adding that his uniqueness was one of the reasons that the NUJ chose his church for their thanksgiving, he urge him to continue with his distinctive leadership style that has endeared members of the union to him.

In his response, Evangelist Michael Diden, popularly known as Ejele, congratulated Comrade Churchill and his Exco on their victory, and prayed for wisdom, strength and good health for them to lead the union successfully.

Ejele, who described journalists as the watchdogs of society, urged them to continue to report truthfully, fearlessly and with the fear of God, while also charging them to use their platforms to promote peace and development in Delta State.

He also urge them to use their platform to promote and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the APC.

The Thanksgiving Service was marked by songs of praise, prayers, and joyous celebration as members of the church joined the journalists in thanking God.

The event was attended by members of the NUJ Exco, veteran journalists, church members and well-wishers from across Sapele and beyond.