FRCN denies harassing NUJ President in Ibadan

Chairman, Nigeria Union of journalists, NUJ, FRCN,  Ibadan Chapel, Alhaji Nafiu Busari on Wednessday urged the public to disregard an information making the round that his members assaulted the union’s president, Chief Chris Isiguzo.

The chairman described the report as unprofessional and barbaric in nature, just as he implored the group that wrote the story to take time to upgrade their journalism skills to avoid dishing false information to the public.

In a statement made available to Mega Icon Magazine, Busari explained that the  national president, Chris isiguzo and his entourage had  earlier informed the management of their intentions of paying courtesy call on Tuesday, 25th February.

” On arrival, they came with Demola Babalola who has been facing legal charges on his eligibility to participate in NUJ election.

” My members held a congress earlier in the day and resolved that Babalola, and other syndicates were not expected in the station”, he said.

Busari added that the president with his entourage were welcomed by the FRCN management while others were politely informed that they were not welcomed.

“The  Zonal Director, Alhaji Muhammed Bello gave a warm welcome to NUJ President and the meeting was fulfilling as Isiguso described Alhaji Bello as a good union man.

“If there was any rancor, it would be reflected in the pictures, NUJ delegation were comfortable as they even left with souvenir of FRCN.

” My members are decent and professional, I understand where the story is coming from and I understand their plights.

“We have a matter in court and we are determined to see that justice prevails. No matter how long.

“The public should disregard the information, the reality will soon be revealed to the public”, the statement concluded.