NGIJ Congress Ratifies Additional Exco

The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has approved the new executive to fill vacant positions in the Guild.

The Congress presided over by the NGIJ President, Mallam AbdulRahman Aliagan on Saturday, October 17, 2026 ratified the nomination for the position of Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Registrar and Auditor.

Kareem Taofeek Abiodun, the Publisher of TheNewsstar emerged as Treasurer while Rashidat Okunlade of Rotamedianews was named as the Financial Secretary.

Taiwo Adediran, the Head of News and Current Affairs at DaimondFM Ilorin/Ilesa becomes the Registrar and Ifeoma Ikem, the Publisher of NewsAfricanmul who previously served as Auditor retained the same position.

The new executive members would join Mallam Abdulrahman Aliagan (President), Oyewale Oyelola (Vice President, Administration), Comrade James Ezema (Vice President, Investigations), Rowland Shuwa (National Secretary) and Kehinde Adeleye (Public Relations Officer) elected during the September 30, 2026 NGIJ election.

The newly inaugurated executive will serve two-year tenure.