Historic Day at Iwe Iroyin:New Dawn for Ogun-West Independent Chapel as State Chairman Swears In New Executives, Sunday Adeyemi is the Treasurer
It was an atmosphere of overwhelming joy on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the historic cradle of journalism, ‘Iwe Iroyin’ in Abeokuta, as the newly elected executives of the Ogun-West Independent Chapel officially took their oaths of office and received their certificates of return
The newly inaugurated executive team is led by Comrade Egbewunmi Olatunji as Chapel Chairman (No. 1 Journalist), alongside Comrade Fashina Olugbenga as General Secretary and Comrade Sunday Adeyemi as Treasurer
The council hall was filled to capacity with a massive turnout of members from various chapels, correspondents, and the federated chapel. The event commenced smoothly under the guidance of the State Council Secretary, Comrade Bunmi Adigun, who served as the Master of Ceremonies and directed the day’s proceedings
Delivering a succinct address, the Ogun State Council Chairman, Comrade Akinwale Olanrewaju, commended members of the press for their dedication to the noble profession and their exemplary representation across all sectors
He praised the Ogun-West Independent Chapel for conducting a peaceful, rancor-free election, urging other chapels to emulate their harmonious spirit
Comrade Olanrewaju charged the newly sworn-in executives to foster unity and work collaboratively to elevate their chapel beyond expectations while safeguarding the reputation of the State Council
Following his address, the State Council Chairman officially presented certificates of return to the new executive members, accompanied by congratulatory handshakes and official photographs.
Closing the event, the Chairman reminded all chapels to mobilize heavily for the upcoming Ogun State Press Week, as the Press Week Planning Committee Chairman outlined the lineup of activities scheduled for the annual celebration.
By Seun Fabiyi
