Dr Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, a lecturer in the Mass Communication department of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka has emerged as the new chairman of the Anambra State council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
Odogwu is also a senior editor with Authority Newspaper, owned by the Senator representing Anambra South Zone, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.
He polled 110 votes out of the total number of 213 votes cast in the election, which was held at the Godwin Ezeemo Press Centre, Awka.
Odogwu’s rival, Mr Abuchi Onwumelu, a senior reporter with FIDES Newspaper polled 103 votes, while the state secretary of the union, Mr Emma Udeagha, who was contesting for the same chairmanship position failed to attract any vote.
Also, Mrs Ngozi Obileri, an editor with Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) emerged as the Vice Chairman of the council, after polling 142 votes to defeat her rival, Mrs Betty Onuchukwu who polled 71 votes.
Other officers of the council elected are: Mr Aloy Ofordile as Secretary, Mr Ogemdi Ozoemena as treasurer, Mrs Ifeayinwa Iloanya as auditor, John Ndu as financial secretary, and Mr Okechukwu Onuegbu as assistant Secretary.
