By Staff Reporter.
Comrade Andrew Ohwobetehe of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sapele Correspondents Chapel, has declared his intention to contest for the position of Treasurer of the NUJ Delta State Council, promising to bring integrity, accountability and prudent financial management to the administration of the union.
Ohwobetehe, who made his intention known while outlining his vision for the position, said the union needed to move to a higher level of integrity and accountability by entrusting its finances to a person with proven moral values and an unblemished record.
According to him, financial accountability and prudent management of union resources are critical to the growth and development of the NUJ Delta Council.
He said: “If the NUJ Delta Council is going to grow and achieve its desired expectations of impacting members, then we need someone who has zero tolerance for selfishness and covetousness.”
The aspirant also stressed the importance of administrative competence, managerial ability and foresight, arguing that the office of Treasurer should be occupied by someone with adequate experience and knowledge of administration and resource management.
He identified good interpersonal relations as another essential quality required of a Treasurer, noting that effective collaboration with other members of the executive was necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of the union.
Ohwobetehe further listed tolerance, courage, patience, discretion and humility among the qualities he considered necessary for the office.
He said a Treasurer must be able to maintain confidentiality concerning the financial affairs of the union and should not disclose sensitive financial information for personal gain or favour.
According to him, the Treasurer must also be capable of collaborating with other executives without compromising principles, adding that such cooperation was essential for the smooth running of the organisation.
He cautioned against pride and arrogance, stressing that humility was important in leadership because “pride inhibits progress and success.”
Explaining his decision to contest, Ohwobetehe said he was offering himself for service because he possessed the pedigree, experience and integrity required for the office.
He recalled that he had served as Chairman of the Sapele Correspondents Chapel for two terms, during which, he said, he contributed to the growth, progress and stability of the union.
He therefore appealed to delegates to consider his experience and track record when deciding who should emerge as the next Treasurer of the NUJ Delta State Council.
Ohwobetehe also noted that the Sapele Correspondents Chapel had not occupied any executive position at the state council since its inauguration, describing his aspiration as an opportunity to give the chapel a chance to contribute more directly to the leadership and administration of the union.
He expressed confidence that, if elected, he would deploy his experience and integrity toward strengthening the financial management and overall development of the NUJ Delta State Council.
