Lagos NUJ chairman Akinreti unveils new agenda, promises next level for journalists- The NUJ chairman in Lagos, Qasim Akinreti, has promised to make life better for the journalists in the state - Akinreti made the disclosure in Lagos on Tuesday, August 25, while launching his campaign for second term - The chairman said he has fulfilled all promises he made during his electioneering campaign in 2017 PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! The chairman, Lagos state chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Qasim Akinreti, has reiterated his promise to defend the rights of all journalists in the state. Legit.ng reports that he made the pledge on Tuesday, August 25, while flagging up his second reelection campaign in Lagos. He promised to consolidate on achievements attained during his three years tenure if re-elected. Akinreti said he campaigned on four major programmes: Restoration of the integrity of the union, welfare of the members, capacity building and training for members, and investment in media, capital market and properties. Recommended for you "No old notes yet from CBN": Banks ration cash as Supreme Court suspends wi... He said: “Today, I like to report to you, I fulfilled those promises. In restoring the integrity of the union, it is on record that officials of the union were called to question on how funds were allegedly mismanaged. “To the glory of God, I stand before you to say that we have been able to restore the integrity of our union to a great extent. In recognition of this feat, the state government gave the union N25 million for the remodeling of our secretariat at Iyalla street, Ikeja. “A two-storey edifice is standing now as our secretariat. We are reaching out to the state government and corporate organisations to assist the Union to complete the turnkey projects. By the special grace of God, it will be fully completed, if you trust me with your votes a second time.” Speaking on the welfare of the members, Akinreti said his administration had been able to pay hospital bills, academic bills, marriages, obituaries, naming ceremonies and given palliatives to members during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Recommended for you "Them go break all these tables": Portable unveils new look of his bar, DJ... He added that his administration had done well in the reallocation of Abarenland/Pen Jewel to over 1,700 members and pursuit of refund of the failed Pen Jewel housing scheme. Akinreti reiterated that his administration purchased land for agricultural purposes, retrieved the NUJ Light House property from the former property manager due to embezzlement of the union’s revenue and paid dividends to chapels from the rents. According to him, before now, the revenue from the Light House, to the tune of N27.7 million, was going to private pockets, but that his administration had been able to resolve that and the revenue now being paid directly to the union’s account. Also on capacity building and training, the chairman said over 200 members had benefited from union-sponsored media training within and outside Nigeria. “I can be trusted with votes for a second term. I will fulfill my campaign promises and even do more. There is a need for us to consolidate on the achievements of the last three years and improve on what is on ground," he added. Recommended for you "Never look down on anyone": Netizens dig up old photo of Olumide Oworu wit... PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that the minister of state for labour and employment and human rights lawyer, Festus Keyamo, lambasted the former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, for publicly insulting a journalist in Calabar, the capital of Cross Rivers state. It was reported that the ex-minister poured invective on the journalist for asking a question at a press briefing. Wayo too much for Nigeria - Corruption in Nigeria must end | - on Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - The NUJ chairman in Lagos, Qasim Akinreti, has promised to make life better for the journalists in the state - Akinreti made the disclosure in Lagos on Tuesday, August 25, while launching his campaign for second term - The chairman said he has fulfilled all promises he made during his electioneering campaign in 2017 PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng