NUJ seeks stakeholders’ support for press freedom in Nigeria.

The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) is calling on governments and stakeholders to support and protect press freedom in Nigeria, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory. 

The call was made at a "Walk for Press Freedom" event in Abuja, part of the NUJ FCT 2025 Press Week activities, aimed amplifying the importance of press freedom in Nigeria, emphasizing it's a right, not a privilege.

NUJ FCT Council Chairperson, Grace Ik,e emphasized that a robust, independent media is crucial for democracy to flourish, noting that without press freedom, society is shackled and voices are silenced. 

She stated that despite economic challenges and threats to press freedom, NUJ members are committed to fighting against censorship and attacks on journalists.

Ike demanded improved working conditions for journalists, stressing that "journalists are not beggars." 

Also speaking, the Chairperson of the Press Week Organizing Committee, Evelyn Onyilo, urged government to demonstrate commitment to press freedom as guaranteed in the Nigerian Constitution.

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