From Godwin Agia, Jalingo
The Taraba State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commenced activities marking its 2025 Press Week.
The annual event of journalists in the state is being reactivated after ten years.
Friday, which marked the first day of the plethora of events carefully lined up for the week was for Juma’at prayers.
Journalists of Muslims faith accompanied by their Christian colleagues, gathered at the TY Danjuma Mosque to give thanks to Allah and pray for the success of the event.
On Sunday, a special thanksgiving service was held at the Supreme King’s Church Jalingo, where prayers were said for journalists to enable them succeed in playing their crucial roles in the society.
Addressing newsmen on Monday at a world press conference, the Central Planning Committee, led by its chairman, Alh Adamu Aso, disclosed that the event was aimed at bringing together journalists, government officials, and other stakeholders to celebrate the profession and recognize the outstanding contributions of journalists in nation-building.
He said “the occasion will offer opportunity for journalists to reflect on their role in shaping opinions and promoting peaceful co-existence and development in the country”.
