NUJ @70: Planning committee begins media house tour, seeks support for anniversary celebration

As part of preparations for the 70th anniversary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Planning Committee has commenced its media outreach campaign, seeking collaboration and support from leading media organizations ahead of the milestone celebration.

The committee began its official tour on Thursday, May 15, 2025, with visits to prominent media establishments including TVC, Trust Media Group, and Arise Television. At each stop, the team was warmly received by members of the top management, who acknowledged the significance of the NUJ’s seven-decade journey.

Chairman of the Planning Committee and Deputy President of the NUJ, Dr. Abimbola Oyetunde, led the delegation and expressed deep appreciation for the unwavering contributions of these media houses to Nigeria’s media landscape.

She remarked that the forthcoming 70th Anniversary of the Union is monumental as the event would be the first of its kind for the NUJ, explaining that the celebration would be used to honour past heroes of the Union, deserving individuals and Corporate Organisations who have supported the union at various times.

She stated that the NUJ has come a long way in the struggle to have a better society and a greater country, Nigeria.

Dr. Abimbola Oyetunde went down the memory lane in narrating how the NUJ was formed in 1955, saying that Journalists in Nigeria have lived up to expectations In contributing to the growth of the society.

“Journalists have indeed championed the quest for entrenching democracy and the rule of law in the country, despite operating in a very harsh and hostile environment,” she declared.

The NUJ Deputy President appealed to the leadership of the various Media outfits to ensure that NUJ @70 is a resounding success through robust publicity.

In their various remarks, the management of the outfits thanked the NUJ@70 Anniversary Planning Committee for the visits, stating that the Union is worth celebrating at 70 for its doggedness and immense contribution to nation building and will continue to champion ethical journalism

The media executives, Ayodele Ozugbakun, Head, TVC Abuja/Northern Operations, Hamza Idris, Daily Trust Group, Acting Editor-in-Chief, Adebayo Awosemo, Deputy MD, Arise TV, in their respective speeches, promised to do all in their power to give the historic event good coverage.

The NUJ @70 visiting team include, the Committee Chairman, Dr Abimbola Oyetunde, a veteran journalist, Otunba Gbenga Onayiga, Chairman, NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike and the Assistant National Secretary, Comrade Tita Onyebuchi Nze.

Highlights of the visits were presentation of advocacy letters and group photographs.

The NUJ@70 event is billed for the 21st of June, 2025.