Dorcas Gwani Elected Plateau Correspondents Chapel Chairman, As Gov. Mutfwang Congratulates Her

Our Reporter

Mrs. Dorcas Gwani of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, has been elected Chairman of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Plateau State Council.

Gwani secured 25 votes to defeat her challenger, Douglas Francis of Arise News, who polled nine votes.

Mrs. Lola Bello of the Voice of Nigeria, VON, was returned unopposed.

The election was held at the NUJ Secretariat in Jos and conducted by the National Secretariat of the NUJ Zone D.

It was supervised by the Credentials Committee, with Miss Patience Aliyu declaring the results.

The poll followed months of controversy and leadership tussle arising from a disputed election conducted in July, which left the chapel divided.

The rerun was organized to give members a fresh opportunity to settle the leadership question through a recognized electoral process.

In her acceptance speech, Gwani commended the Electoral Committee and chapel members for their participation and pledged to foster unity, saying her administration would chart a new course for the chapel and advance the welfare and professional interests of journalists in Plateau State.

Meanwhile, Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has congratulated Gwani on her emergence.

In a congratulatory message issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Gyang Bere, the Governor described her victory as a reflection of the confidence reposed in her leadership qualities, professional competence, integrity and years of experience.

Mutfwang noted that her emergence as the second female Chairperson of the Chapel in several years is a significant milestone that underscores the growing recognition of the invaluable contributions of women to journalism and media leadership.

He expressed confidence that she would provide purposeful and inclusive leadership, strengthen professionalism, ethical journalism and responsible reportage, and use her position to promote unity and professional solidarity among members.

The Governor wished Gwani and the newly elected executive a successful and impactful tenure, assuring them of his administration’s continued recognition of the media as a critical pillar of democracy and a partner in peace, good governance and sustainable development.

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