Wednesday September 03, 2025
By TheNewsDESK |
The Akwa Ibom State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has inaugurated the Planning Committee for 2025 Press Week celebration scheduled for December.
The inauguration took place on Tuesday, September 2, during the September Congress of the Union held at the NUJ Press Centre, Uyo and presided over by the State Chairman, Comrade Nsibiet John.
The Planning Committee is chaired by Comrade Ndanti Ekuh, with other members drawn from various chapels of the union.
The committee has the responsibility of designing, coordinating, and implementing activities for the annual week-long celebration, which is one of the biggest professional events in the NUJ calendar.
In his remarks, Comrade Nsibiet John charged the committee to deliver what he described as “a memorable Press Week celebration,” stressing that the 2025 edition should not only highlight the professionalism and unity of journalists in the state but also provide an opportunity for capacity building, reflection and celebration of excellence in the media industry.
According to the Chairman, the finale of the Press Week will feature a Dinner and Professional Awards Night to honour distinguished journalists and outstanding personalities who have contributed to the growth of the profession and society.
Comrade John assured the committee of the leadership’s full support, urging them to work as a team and come up with innovative ideas that will leave a lasting impact on the union and the larger society.
Responding on behalf of members, the Committee Chairman, Comrade Ndanti Ekuh, expressed gratitude to the union leadership for the confidence reposed in the committee.
He pledged that the team would work diligently to organize a Press Week celebration befitting of the NUJ’s reputation in Akwa Ibom State and beyond.
The NUJ Press Week, held annually, provides a platform for journalists to review developments in the profession, engage in intellectual discourse, promote ethical journalism and strengthen bonds of fellowship.
This year’s edition is expected to feature a variety of activities, including workshops, public lectures, novelty matches, and community service, culminating in the grand finale.
With the inauguration of the committee, preparations are now in top gear for what promises to be a memorable 2025 NUJ Press Week in Akwa Ibom State.
