NUJ, Niger Council Holds 2022 Press Week NEWS

​Broadcast By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe


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Arrangements have been concluded by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger State Council to hold the annual Press Week/launching of its maiden Magazine and Calendar which will take place at the Idris Legbo Kutigi international conference centre, Minna.

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Dignitaries expected at the event will witness a public lecture with the theme: “Facts Check to End Fake news, Task Before Journalists in Niger State”, including the Minister of State (Foreign Affairs), Ambassador Zubairu Dada.

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A statement by the Council Secretary, Comrade Usman Muhammad Chiji, indicates that the occasion which comes up tomorrow (Saturday) will also feature a presentation of Awards on deserving Nigerlites who have distinguished themselves in various ways.

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Among recipients of the NUJ awards included; the former Governor, Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT), Force headquarters, Abuja, Yusuf Kolo for excellent performance in the fight against crime.

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Other recipients of the NUJ award, the Council Secretary explained are; the former Military Administrator of old Kano state, Col. Sani Bello (Rtd) and a WAI Brigade Volunteer, Mrs Mary Oguche who will be receiving the Council’s Selfless Service Award.

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According to the statement, “The event will include; launching of the NUJ maiden Magazine and Calendar, presentation of Awards and a Public Lecture with the theme: Fact check to end Fake news, the task before amid security challenges”.

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Comrade Usman Chiji also hinted that while Governor Abubakar Sani Bello is to serve as the Special Guest of Honour, the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Zubairu Dada will be the Chairman of the occasion. 

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Also, the Senator representing Niger-East at the Upper National Assembly, Senator Muhammad Sani Musa (Sani 313) would be the Chief Launcher and the state Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Dr Emmanuel Musa Umar is to serve as the Guest of Honour. 

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Comrade Usman Chiji who solicited the support and cooperation of all members towards the success of the Week also hinted that the Royal Father of the Day is the Etsu Again, Alhaji Yusuf Nuhu while the state NUJ Chairman, Comrade Abu Nmodu as the Host. 

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