The newly sworn-in Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike and her Executive Council have attributed victory at the recently conducted election where her team had overwhelming support from Abuja based journalists to God.
In a statement signed by the Secretary of Council, Comrade Jide Oyekunle and made available to Channel Network Afrique, CNA, the new NUJ Chairman who led the Executive members and friends to a special church Thanksgiving service at the Word Harvest Church Karu Abuja said the process and victory could only be ascribed to God.
Just like Kindly Solomon in the Bible, she asked God for more knowledge, wisdom and understanding in piloting the affairs of the Council.
The thanksgiving was a celebration of God’s faithfulness and the successful NUJ FCT Council election, which saw Comrade Ike emerging as the first female chairman in 43 years.
The service was presided over by Archbishop Leonard Kawas and other ministers, with intense prayers offered for God’s guidance, favor, and blessings.
Ike, while returning the honour and adoration to God, narrated the gang up and bickering by her opponents in an attempt to scuttle her ambition. She said her emergence was a divine intervention ordained by God.
“ It was turbulent, it was tough. They said a woman cannot lead. This is the first time a woman will become the chairman of NUJ after 43 years,” She said.
Other executive members in attendance included Vice Chairman Comrade Yahaya Ndambabo, Secretary of Council Comrade Jide Oyekunle, and Treasurer Comrade Sandra Udeike.
The special service was a special way to dedicate their tenure to God and express gratitude for the opportunity to serve.
