The National Association of Radio and Television Presenters of Nigeria (NARTPON) has upgraded to National Association of Electronic Media Presenters of Nigeria (NAEMPON)
The transformation was officially communicated during a meeting between the Imo State Chairman of the parent body, Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comr. Engr. Great Uche Ibe and a delegation of NAEMPON led by its President , Presenter Jerry Osuji ; Publicity Secretary and Chairman of Chapter Formation and Inauguration Committee, Comr. Salvator Amadi and Financial Secretary, Princess Vivien Uchechi Unegbu on Tuesday 28th November, 2023.
The development followed discussions on the need for distinction between the Association and Radio, Television and Theatre Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU).
In a brief speech, NAEMPON President, Presenter Jerry Osuji, after making clarifications, thanked Ibe for his cooperation so far since the formation of the Association nearly 3 years ago.
On his part, Comrade Ibe commended the leadership and members of NAEMPON for making their presence felt in the broadcast industry and urged them to continue to be shining role models.
In his vote of thanks, NAEMPON Publicity Secretary, Comr. Salvator Amadi expressed appreciation on behalf of the Association as he lauded Ibe’s leadership of TUC in the state.
It would be recalled that the Association which celebrated its first anniversary on 7th October, 2022 at Rento Hotel and Suites Owerri with seminar lectures delivered by high profile professionals in the Media and Security sectors, marked it’s second anniversary on October 20th, 2023 with a seminar lecture titled “Ethical Reportage During Elections” delivered by Prof. Sam Ezeanyika, a professor of political economy at Imo State University.
Such seminars and workshops are part of NAEMPON’s commitment to advancing professional proficiency among members numbering over 180 from the 16 Radio and 3 Television stations in Imo State.
The inauguration of Abia State Chapter of the Association in February this year and the end of year party slated for Sunday 10th December, 2023 will be followed by the inauguration of Anambra and Ebonyi State Chapters in February 2024.
Meanwhile, arrangements have been concluded by the Jerry Osuji-led administration to reward some outstanding members of the Association, Fm Stations and Station Managers for their invaluable contributions to the Association in the passing year.
The unique event will form the high point of NAEMPON’S End-of-the-Year Party slated to hold in Owerri next Sunday.
