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NUJ Ughelli Chapel Felicitates Festus Ahon on JP Conferment

By Our Correspondent
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ughelli Correspondents Chapel, Comrade Mathias Ogbagah, has congratulated Chief Festus Ahon, pioneer Chairman of the NUJ Ughelli Correspondents Chapel and current Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor, on his conferment as a Justice of Peace by the Delta State Government.
In a statement issued on Monday, February 16, 2026, Ogbagah described the honour as well deserved, noting that it was a recognition of Chief Ahon’s decades of exemplary service in journalism and public administration.
He said the conferment reflects Ahon’s dedication, integrity and unwavering commitment to the growth of the media profession and the overall development of Delta State.
According to Ogbagah, Chief Ahon’s journey from serving as pioneer Chairman of the Ughelli Correspondents Chapel to becoming Chief Press Secretary to the Governor demonstrates his professionalism, leadership capacity and passion for service.
He added that Ahon remains widely respected for his ethical standards and steadfast commitment to excellence, describing him as a role model to journalists and public servants across the state.
The NUJ Ughelli Correspondents Chapel, he said, joins other well-wishers in celebrating the milestone, noting that the Justice of Peace conferment is a testament to Ahon’s outstanding contributions to society and his enduring impact on the journalism profession in Delta State.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ughelli Correspondents Chapel, Comrade Mathias Ogbagah, has congratulated Chief Festus Ahon, pioneer Chairman of the NUJ Ughelli Correspondents Chapel and current Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor, on his conferment as a Justice of Peace by the Delta State Government.
In a statement issued on Monday, February 16, 2026, Ogbagah described the honour as well deserved, noting that it was a recognition of Chief Ahon’s decades of exemplary service in journalism and public administration.
He said the conferment reflects Ahon’s dedication, integrity and unwavering commitment to the growth of the media profession and the overall development of Delta State.
According to Ogbagah, Chief Ahon’s journey from serving as pioneer Chairman of the Ughelli Correspondents Chapel to becoming Chief Press Secretary to the Governor demonstrates his professionalism, leadership capacity and passion for service.
He added that Ahon remains widely respected for his ethical standards and steadfast commitment to excellence, describing him as a role model to journalists and public servants across the state.
The NUJ Ughelli Correspondents Chapel, he said, joins other well-wishers in celebrating the milestone, noting that the Justice of Peace conferment is a testament to Ahon’s outstanding contributions to society and his enduring impact on the journalism profession in Delta State.


