Saintmoses Endorses Festus Alenkhe' For Second Tenure

Editor-in-Chief , SME Media, Saintmoses Eromosele has urged Edo journalists to support Festus Alenkhe in his bid to secure a second tenure in office for the position of the state council chairman.

He made the appeal in a message signed and made available to the press earlier today in Benin City the Edo State capital.

According to the statement, Festus Alenkhe has brought so much innovation to the Edo NUJ and said that it was therefore imperative that journalists in Edo support his second term ambition 

"Given his extraordinary track record and the positive changes he has brought to the NUJ, it is imperative that we continue to support Comrade Festus Alenkhe JP in his quest for another term as Chairman of the NUJ, Edo State Council. 

His vision, commitment, and proven ability to drive progress are exactly what we need to keep moving forward.

According to the statement, "I am honored to pay tribute to Comrade Festus Alenkhe JP., FSGl., mnipr, a man whose dedication, resilience, and transformative leadership have left an indelible mark on every organization he has been a part of.

"As the famous presenter of "Crime Watch" on Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS TV), Festus Alenkhe has not only captivated audiences but also established the program as one of the most watched in Nigeria, despite other EBS programs struggling to gain similar traction even within the state.

"Festus Alenkhe’s journey of excellence began over two decades ago when he served as Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Edo State Chapter. 

His visionary leadership and innovative approach breathed new life into the Youth Council, setting a precedent for his future endeavors.

"He then took the helm of the Nigeria Red Cross Society, Edo state branch as Chairman where his remarkable ability to turn challenges into opportunities led to the construction of a modern Events Centre in GRA Benin City with the extensive renovation of the Edo state headquarters of the Red Cross Society. 

Speaking further, he said that Festus Alenkhe has contributed immensely to the development of the Edo NUJ.

"As the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, Comrade Festus Alenkhe has continued to demonstrate his unique capability to succeed where others have failed. In the past two years, he has transformed the NUJ infrastructure, providing a befitting office complex with modern conveniences and a conference room befitting for trainings and press conferences.

"His leadership has not only elevated the status of the NUJ but also created an environment that fosters growth, learning, and professional development for all journalists in Edo State.

"One of the most remarkable characteristics of Comrade Festus Alenkhe is his ability to pick up what many might consider "dead wood" and transform it into a flourishing forest. Whether it was revamping the National Youth Council of Nigeria in Edo state, the complete renovation of the Red Cross headquarters in Benin City, or the making "Crime Watch" a household name in Nigeria, his impact has been profound and lasting.

 He therefore urged Edo journalists to give him their support in his bid to contest for a second tenure as the chairman of the Union. 

Given his extraordinary track record and the positive changes he has brought to the NUJ, it is imperative that we continue to support Comrade Festus Alenkhe JP in his quest for another term as Chairman of the NUJ, Edo State Council. His vision, commitment, and proven ability to drive progress are exactly what we need to keep moving forward.

"Comrade Ambassador Festus Alenkhe JP., FSGI., mnipr is one of the most decorated NUJ state council chairman in Nigeria. He is a Peace Ambassador with the Universal Peace Federation, an arm of the United Nations. He is a Safety Global Ambassador courtesy of the World Safety Organisation (WSO) and a member of the Nigerian Institute Of Public Relations (NIPR).  

"Comrade Festus Alenkhe graduated from the College of Education, Ekiadolor in Edo state. He holds a Diploma Certificate in Broadcast Journalism from New York Film Academy. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Studies/Diplomacy from the University of Benin, as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from the lnternational lnstitute of Journalism, with a certificate on Executive Masterclass from the London Centre for Training and Development. 

"I call on all members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo State, to rally behind Comrade Festus Alenkhe and endorse him for another term in office. Together, we can ensure that the momentum he has built continues to grow and overshadow or erase any human frailty he might have had in his longstanding commitment to excellence, bringing about even greater achievements and advancements for the NUJ, he concluded.