"Evidence, An Important Key for Journalists," ACJ's Chairman Guild of Editors Implores Icons Inductees

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          Oluwaferanmi Fadairo 

The Icons Organization, Obafemi Awolowo University, on Sunday, 23rd November 2025, held her induction ceremony with the theme "The role of campus journalist in promoting transparency in campus governance" to officially welcome the new members into the organization upholding the motto of "Integrity and Excellence". The ceremony took place at Humanities Block 2 (History topmost floor) and began at 4 p.m.

The induction followed a qualification exam, which prepared the candidates for their journey into journalism. As part of the ceremony, the ICONS Organization's executives and members were introduced to the inductees.

         pictures of the inducted members writing their recruitment examination 

The Editor-in-Chief of the Icons Organization, Oluwafemi Adetunji was the host speaker and moderator of the event. He shared his experiences before and after becoming a campus journalist and urged the inductees to always uphold integrity.

The keynote speaker, Adedoyin Oguntade, the Chairman Guild of Editors of ACJOAU, highlighted the importance of integrity and recounted his experience of never giving up on any news report. He explained that before an organization can serve as a watchdog, it must first be balanced and that a journalist must present all sides of a story to maintain credibility.

Speaking further stressed the crucial role of evidence in journalism, advising the inductees to preserve records for future reference to safeguard their integrity and prevent organizational chaos. He also reminded them to monitor their articles after publication, emphasizing that continuity is key.

Emphasizing the commitment required in journalism, he encouraged the inductees to continue writing even if immediate impact is not seen, noting that while not all reports create change, special reports can make a meaningful difference. With this, he concluded his speech.

In an interview, one of the inductees, Adedoyin, said she was ready to grow and make an impact by writing her own stories.

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