By joshua 15th October, 2026
PRESS RELEASE
2026 NUJ PRESS WEEK
All is now set for the 2026 press week of the Kogi state Council of the Nigeria Union of journalists, NUJ.
A statement by the Secretary of the Central planning committee, Doctor Samuel Atuluku said the program will commence on Friday, 23rd October, 2026 with Jumaat service at the Ministry of Education Jumaat mosque in Lokoja, while the Christian church service will be held on Sunday, 25th October, at the CEFN Zonal Headquarters Church, Ganaja junction.
According to the statement, an endurance walk by members will be held on Monday, 26th, to be followed by free medical programme on Tuesday, while the grand finale holds on Wednesday, 28th October, 2026.
The programme is an annual stocktaking of the activities of the Union, during which members engage in social responsibility initiatives and advocacy for the benefit of the society.
Kogi State Governor, His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is to serve as Special Guest of Honour, while the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo will be the Guest of Honour with Honourable Umar Yahaya, member representing Omala State constituency, Kogi state House of Assembly as Chairman of the Occasion.
The theme of the Press Week is “Professional and Ethical Standards in Election Reporting: The Journalist as a Guardian of Democracy”, with Alhaji Dahiru Mojeed, Lead Consultant, Lizzy Waters Ltd, Abuja as Guest Speaker.
As it is customary, the Union would offer recognition to some deserving individuals and organisations that have impacted on the society. They include the following :
AWARDEES
1. HRH, The Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kebir Maikarfe the 1V – AWARD OF DISTINGUISHED TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP
2. HRH, THE ONU ABOCHO & PARAMOUNT RULER OF BIRAIDU – HRH AJOFE OKAI JONAH IDRISU- NUJ EXCELLENT HUMANITARIAN SERVICES AWARD
3. MANGAL CEMENT – NUJ AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
4. EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, KOGI STATE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, Sule Salihu Enehe, PhD, FCA, FCTI – NUJ AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN TAX ADMINISTRATION AND REFORMS
5. THE HON. COMMISSIONER, KOGI STATE MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT , HON. ARIDAOJO MONDAY ANYEBE- NUJ AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN YOUTH/SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
6. Hon. Dr Tim Nda Diche – Champion of Peaceful Politics and Democratic Values
The Union, therefore, calls on relevant stakeholders and invited guests to support the program in order to justify the media as the fourth estate of the realm.
Signed:
Comrade Atuluku Samuel, PhD
Secretary, Central Planning Committee
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