The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has held its Congress with far-reaching resolutions on issues affecting the media, the union, and the general public.
The Congress, which took place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the NUJ FCT Secretariat, Abuja, also featured a valedictory session in honour of the late Comrade Stella Okoh-Esene, former Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter. The session was well attended by journalists from various chapels across the territory.
In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting and signed by Comrade Odigie Ehidiamen Kelvin, Chairman of the Communiqué Drafting Committee, the Council paid glowing tribute to the late Okoh-Esene, describing her as a fearless and principled journalist who dedicated her career to promoting the welfare and advancement of women in journalism. Members observed a minute of silence in her honour and pledged to uphold the values she represented — integrity, fairness, and professionalism.
On environmental issues, the Council expressed deep concern over the poor waste management at Jabi Park Junction and its surrounding areas. It noted that despite a formal letter previously sent to the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), no meaningful action had been taken to address the unsanitary conditions. The Council urged the AEPB to urgently clear the waste, establish effective disposal mechanisms, and sustain cleanliness in the area to avert potential health risks.
The Union also condemned the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over the ongoing decommissioning of certain categories of electricity meters without prior notice to consumers. It decried reports that residents were being compelled to pay exorbitant amounts for meter replacement, describing the practice as exploitative. The Council called on the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to investigate the development and compel the AEDC to halt actions that impose undue financial burdens on residents.
The Congress concluded by commending members for their continued dedication to ethical journalism and union solidarity, urging them to remain steadfast in upholding truth, fairness, and professionalism in their reportage.
