The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, on Saturday, February 21, 2026 held special prayers and free medical checks during its Congress on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the NUJ Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.
The Muslim and Christian prayer sessions were conducted by Alhaji Yusuf Abdulazeez, the Chief Imam Alalubarika Mosque Somolu, and Venerable John-Taiwo, the Vicar & Archdeacon Of Gowon Estate, respectively.
Chairman of the Council, Mr. Adeleye Ajayi, said the medical check initiative followed recent health-related deaths among members and reflects the union’s commitment to journalists’ welfare. In the past three months, about six prominent members of the council have lost their lives to health-related cases.
He urged members to prioritise regular medical check-ups, noting that early detection of illnesses increases chances of timely treatment.
L-R: Olayide Awosanya, Assistant Secretary NUJ Lagos State Council, Tunde Olalere, Secretary NUJ, Chief Imam Alalubarika Mosque Somolu,Yusuf Abdulazeez, Venerable John-Taiwo Vicar & Archdeacon Of Gowon Estate, Adeleye Ajayi, Chairman NUJ Lagos State Council and Mr David Odunayo of the Correspondents Chapel at the February Congress
The outreach, which was attended by dozens of journalist from different chapels and media houses was conducted by medical officers from Ikeja Local Government under the Lagos State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Sound Nutritional Health Consult.
Services rendered on the day include blood pressure and blood sugar tests, as well as body scans.
The Council commended its Welfare Committee, led by Mrs. Julie Ekong, for organising the programme, and promised to make it a regular plan of action.
After the checkups, the council followed up with its monthly Congress, held at the same venue.
The session was presided over by the State chairman, Comrade Adeleye Ajayi.
After exhaustive deliberations vis-a-vis state of the union and the state, Congress resolved as follows:
1. Commended President Bola Tinubu for increase and payment of pension to retired Federal workers and urged Lagos State Government to do same for their retired workers.
2. Congress commended the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu for numerous projects in the state, especially infrastructure and called for more and adequate maintenance.
3. Congress advised Lagos State Government to always map out movement directions anytime road construction works are being carried out, with emphasis on the ongoing Lagos-Abeokuta Express Road, because of traffic chaos being experienced by motorists.
4. Congress urged the Lagos State Government to deeply look into and curb the activities of its various task force especially on public transportation, noting that they were terrorising and victimising private car owners.
5. Congress commended Comrade Adeleye Ajayi-led executive for the ongoing upgrading of facilities at the Council’s secretariat, promoting welfare of members and above all, introduction of special prayers and free comprehensive health checks for members.
6. Congress recommended an annual New Year Thanksgiving Service where the leadership of the council would lead other members and commit them and the activities of the year into God’s hand for protection and divine direction.
7. Congress suggested a time-table for Chapels’ Press week, so that it does not affect that of the State Council.
CAPTION
L-R: Olayide Awosanya, Assistant Secretary NUJ Lagos State Council, Tunde Olalere, Secretary NUJ, Chief Imam Alalubarika Mosque Somolu,Yusuf Abdulazeez, Venerable John-Taiwo Vicar & Archdeacon Of Gowon Estate, Adeleye Ajayi, Chairman NUJ Lagos State Council and Mr David Odunayo of the Correspondents Chapel at the February Congress