NUJ FCT chairman Grace Ike celebrated as transformative leader on birthday

Tributes have continued to pour in for the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Grace Ike, as she marks her birthday on March 24, 2026, with admirers describing her as a transformative leader and trailblazer in the media industry.

In a statement released in Abuja, Evelyn Onyilo, Publisher of Phenomenal People Magazine and former President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), praised Ike for breaking barriers and redefining leadership within the journalism profession.

Onyilo noted that Ike made history as the first female chairman of the NUJ FCT Council in over four decades, describing her emergence as a major milestone for women in media and leadership.

She further commended Ike’s performance in office, highlighting her commitment to infrastructural development and the welfare of union members. According to her, Ike’s tenure has been marked by significant progress and increased member participation in union activities.

“Her leadership has brought about unprecedented development and effective mobilization within the union, making her a foremost transformative leader of our era,” Onyilo stated.

As part of the birthday tribute, Onyilo offered prayers for continued success, divine upliftment, and greater achievements in Ike’s career and personal life, describing her as a “phenomenal woman” and a media icon of immense value.

The celebration has drawn attention to Ike’s growing influence in Nigeria’s media landscape, with many acknowledging her contributions to the advancement of journalism and gender inclusion in leadership.