By Barth Ikiebe in Abuja .
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, says it will continue to chart a future that upholds the principles of free and fair journalism.
The National President, Comrade Alhassan Yahya-Abdullahi, disclosed this in Abuja at a News conference tagged, “70 Years of Navigating Change and Charting a future”.
He explained that this significant milestone would be marked with a series of Commemorative activities that will be unveiled in the coming weeks.
“Today, we pause to reflect on a remarkable journey characterised by resilience, adaptation and an unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity”.
Comrade Abdulkahi stated, “This milestone provides us with a unique opportunity to examine our evolution, to chart our trajectory through decades of political upheaval, technological advancement and societal transformation”.
According to him, for seven decades, the Nigeria Union of Journalists has served as a stalwart guardian of press freedom, professional integrity and the welfare of Journalists throughout the country.
“This year, we pause to honour and celebrate the invaluable contributions of our founding members, those pioneers who laid the first stones”.
The NUJ President noted that, “As we observe our 70th anniversary, it is a time for reflection and renewal, upholding ethical standards and embracing innovation to forge a brighter future”.
Congratulations to all NUJ members on reaching this milestone of 70 years of excellence in Journalism practice.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
