The Oyo State Correspondent for The Guardian newspaper, Mr. Rotimi Agboluaje, has been elected as the new Secretary of the Correspondents' Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Oyo State. His victory has drawn commendation from professional bodies, including the state's chapter of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES).
A Decisive Victory at the Polls
The executive election for the Correspondents' Chapel was held on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, at the chapel's secretariat located in the Mokola area of Ibadan. The exercise was keenly contested, leading to the selection of a new leadership team that will manage the chapel's affairs for a three-year term.
In the race for the secretary position, Rotimi Agboluaje secured a convincing win with 31 votes. His closest challenger, Mr. Musliudeen Adebayo of the Daily Post newspaper, garnered 10 votes. The chairmanship seat was clinched by Mr. Yinka Adeniran of The Nation newspaper.
Other members elected into the executive council include Mr. Remi Koleosho as Vice Chairman and Mr. Sheu Sulaiman of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as Treasurer. Both officials were returned unopposed. The election was overseen by a three-man committee led by Pastor Ola Ajayi and observed by officials from the NUJ Oyo State Council, including the State Council Chairman, Comrade Akeem Abas.
Professional Acclaim from the Economic Society
The Oyo State chapter of the Nigerian Economic Society was quick to celebrate Agboluaje's achievement. In a statement released to journalists in Ibadan on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, the society described his victory as well-deserved.
The statement, jointly signed by the NES Chairman, Dr. Alarudeen Aminu, and Secretary, Dr. Victoria Foye, expressed full confidence in Agboluaje's capacity to excel in his new role. It highlighted his proven integrity, competence, and dedication to professional excellence.
"He is an epitome of dedication and professionalism. We have known him to be a diligent journalist, a public relations expert and a consummate communication professional," the NES statement read. The economists, who noted that Agboluaje currently serves as the Public Relations Officer for NES in Oyo State, expressed optimism that his leadership would positively impact the chapel and strengthen journalistic standards.
A Profile of Professional Distinction
Rotimi Agboluaje's election is backed by a robust professional portfolio. He is a first-class graduate of Business Administration and holds multiple distinguished affiliations. His credentials include being an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), an Associate Registered Practitioner in Advertising (ARPA), and a Fellow of the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR). He is also a member of the Institute of Personality Development and Customer Relationship Management (IPDCRM).
The NES leadership concluded its message with warm wishes, stating, "As one of the executive members of the Nigerian Economic Society in Oyo State, we have no doubt that he will make a meaningful impact and make us proud. We wish him outstanding success in this new assignment." The election marks a significant step in Agboluaje's career and is expected to bring renewed vigor to the Correspondents' Chapel in Oyo State.
