The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, has congratulated two of its members, Dr. Bolanle Ukpevo and Comrade Sarah Odugbo, following their successful clearance to contest in the forthcoming national elections of the association at its 2026 National Delegates Conference in Kano.
The Credentials Committee of NAWOJ, through its Secretary, Abisola Ariwodola, released the final list of screened and cleared contestants, confirming the eligibility of the two FCT aspirants.
While Dr. Bolanle Ukpevo, a former Vice Chairperson of NAWOJ FCT, is seeking election as National Treasurer, Sarah Odugbo is contesting for the position of Zonal Secretary Zone D.
Reacting to the development, NAWOJ FCT Chairperson, Comrade Bassey Ita-Ikpang, called on members of the chapter to rally behind the two candidates and mobilise support for their successful emergence.
Ita-Ikpang urged members to intensify engagements with delegates across Zone D in support of Odugbo, while also reaching out to colleagues and delegates across the country to secure support for Ukpevo.
She described the two Candidates as worthy representatives of the FCT Chapter and emphasised the importance of unity, collective commitment and strategic mobilisation ahead of the national elections.
The Chairperson also urged members to remember the candidates in their prayers, seeking divine wisdom, favour, strength and success for them throughout the electoral process.
In a related development, NAWOJ FCT congratulated the National Chairperson Hajia Aisha Ibrahim and National Secretary Comrade Wasilah Ladan of the association on their emergence unopposed, describing the development as a reflection of confidence in their leadership.
The FCT Chapter reaffirmed its support for the national leadership and expressed optimism about the forthcoming conference and elections.
Congratulating the cleared candidates, Ita-Ikpang declared that NAWOJ FCT was fully behind them, expressing confidence that their participation would strengthen the chapter’s representation at the national level.
She called on members to remain united and committed to the collective objective of ensuring a successful outing for the candidates.
The 2026 NAWOJ National Delegates Conference and elections are scheduled to hold in Kano, later this November 2026, where delegates from across the country will participate in determining the next leadership of the association.
(Weekenders Magazine)
