NUJ NEC Meeting Concludes with Key Resolutions
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) held its inaugural meeting under the current leadership on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Josto Apartments and Suites in Abuja.
The meeting, presided over by the National President, Comrade Alhasan Yahya, was attended by members of the Central Working Committee (CWC) and Council Chairmen and Secretaries.
The NEC meeting yielded several key resolutions, including the formal inauguration of newly elected Chairmen and Secretaries of various State Councils.
The Council also endorsed plans to upgrade the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ) to enable it to issue a broader range of professional certificates, thereby strengthening capacity-building in the journalism profession.
The NUJ President emphasized the importance of continuous training and retraining of journalists, particularly in emerging areas such as cybercrime reporting and advised practitioners to remain ethical, professional, and committed to the public interest.
The NEC condemned the activities of impostors who parade themselves as journalists using counterfeit press stickers and other means of impersonation and urged security agencies as well as the general public to remain vigilant and report such individuals.
NEC expressed concern over the increasing cases of killings across the country and called on the Federal Government to direct security agencies to prioritize the protection of lives and property, even as It also urged the government to intensify efforts in addressing poverty and unemployment, which they noted are underlying factors fueling insecurity in the country.
The Council at the NEC meeting called on the Federal Government to reconstruct and rehabilitate critical federal highways across the country that are currently in a dilapidated state.
It also urged the government to provide farmers with adequate agricultural inputs and support to ensure a successful planting season, improve food security, and stimulate economic growth.
The NEC deliberated on the report of the Committee set up to investigate the petition of gross misconduct on the Chairman and Secretary of Delta State Council and resolved that they tender an unreserved apology to those directly affected.
The Council also commended the National Leadership for intervening and effecting the timely release of some journalists in some parts of the country.
A vote of confidence was unanimously passed on the NUJ National President, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya Abdullahi, and the Central Working Committee in recognition of their visionary leadership and commitment to the growth and unity of the Union.
The NEC celebrated the NUJ’s 70th anniversary, marking a historic milestone in the Union’s history.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to the growth and development of the journalism profession in Nigeria.
