This Lion, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), trained HUMANIST, is the Outgoing Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Delta State Council and had served for two terms from June 2017 – October 2023. He has also been appointed Chairman of the 9-Member 2023 National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Triennial Delegates Credentials Committee
He is a child and a minstrel of the Almighty God. Of note is that he is a thorough bred unionist, a sound administrator and journalist.
Comrade Michael Ikeogwu is an employee of The Pointer Newspaper, where he is serving as Deputy General Manager.
He served two (2) terms as Chairman Warri Correspondents Chapel of the NUJ, Chairman of Sports Writer Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Delta State Council and had among others as achievements: he started the Union Cooperative Society for journalists and completed a one-storey banquet of 350 Capacity (Hall with Gallery) Secretariat for the Union at Maryam Babangida Way. Attracted a brand new TEAR RUBBER utility Jet Mover 14 Seater/Passengers Bus to the Union. For the first time in 32 years Delta State Council of NUJ hosted NEC Meeting. He proposed building a Housing Estate at Ogwashi-Uku and Ugbolu, via Developers, where his tenure intend to deliver 650 Housing Units and also broadened financial base of the Savings Scheme of Cooperators through efficient oversight function and policies.
He was part of journalists trained at Reuter News & Media House in East London, England during the Dr. Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan-led administration.
There is something unique about this labour leader that is usually refereed to as MICKO. He rarely talk but when he decides to speak, he speak with facts and wisdom.
Another attribute of this humane labour leader is his dispositions to issues on journalists welfarism. He understands the game very well and he played it according to the rule.
Similarly, Michael Ikeogwu, is focused, bold and a mentor to many in labour circle.
His tenure as NUJ Chairman Delta State has witnessed a great turn around for journalists and he is a man that believes in rewarding loyalty to the core.
Things he does differently
– he does not believe in table banging and stone throwing
– he is humane, pragmatic and persuasive
– he has a passion to make his followers laugh and make life better for them
– he leads by example, always in the forefront to make things happen
– his humility is second to none through which closed doors are opened for his followers
– he is always in the habit of seeking for information and advice from elders hence he does not go astray
– he is a game changer, just when you think it is all over here he comes with another innovative idea
– he thinks, talks and sleeps with issues of his members in his heart
– he is a pathfinder, trailblazer and mountain mover
– he listens to opinion, advice and ideas from the lowest member of his team
– he is a team player, goal getter and peace seeker
It was not a surprise when Colin Luther Powell, American politician, diplomat and retired four-star general who served as the 65th United States Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005 said ‘If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude’ and that is how we view Comrade Michael Ikeogwu
Friends, join me to celebrate the Birth Anniversary (BIRTHDAY) of this astute Professional Union leader of high repute as he is preparing to hand over the baton to a wonderful successor at a later date to be announced by the Union’s National Executive Council (NEC) .
God bless Ikeogwu……
Solidarity!.
Comrade Enitan Abel JOHNGOLD
Chairman, Federal Information Chapel of NUJ, Delta State Council.