NUJ-FCT hails Stella Din Jacob’s appointment as First Female ED News at NTA

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council has hailed Stella Din Jacob’s appointment as the new Executive Director News at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), making her the first female to hold the prestigious position.
The union, in a statement signed by the Council’s Secretary, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, described the first female Executive Director News as an ace broadcaster with a remarkable career who has groomed and mentored many professionals within the media industry.
According to the statement, the union recognized her appointment as well-deserved, reflecting her decades of dedication, excellence, and transformative leadership in journalism.
It emphasised that Comrade Grace Ike, the current chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, worked under Din Jacob’s tutelage as a reporter at the renowned Silverbird Group, which is a testament to her influential mentorship and leadership.
Also, the Council described her appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as commendable, reflecting commitment to inclusive leadership.
Furthermore, the council praised her outstanding service at major media houses such as Silverbird Group, Channels Television, TVC News, and others, where she excelled in managing large newsrooms and shaping credible, balanced, and impactful news coverage.
Equally, the NUJ FCT Council noted that her legal education and professional qualifications, showcasing her unique blend of media expertise and legal acumen.
They also expressed strong confidence that her leadership would bring further growth and innovation to national broadcasting, foster unity, peace, and national development, and continue to inspire women and young journalists across Nigeria.
The council concluded by expressing immense pride that a media professional of Stella Din Jacob’s caliber—who has nurtured talents like their own chairman—is now leading news at the NTA.