… Bolaji Olasunkanmi Emerges Chairman- Elect Unopposed
The Photojournalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN), Lagos State Chapter, on Thursday, August 6th , elected new executive members to steer the affairs of the association for the next three years.
The election was held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Lagos Council, Alausa, Ikeja.
The Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Mr. Bamidele Lamidi announced the results at the venue.
He declared Bolaji 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- 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 response, Chairman-elect, Bolaji 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, upholding the high standards of professionalism for which PJAN is known.
Furthermore, Olasunkanmi stated that he’ll 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 submitted.
Dignitaries who graced the occasion include Chairman, NUJ Lagos State Council, Mr. Adeleye Ajayi;the Secretary, Mr. Tunde Olalere; Chairperson of NAWOJ Lagos, Mrs. Jumoke Falayi Johnson; Member, Electoral Committee, Mr. Kehinde Shonola; Sunday Adedeji; Isaac Ayodele; Godwin Irehke; Idowu Ogunleye amongst others.
Bolaji 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 trainings 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.
