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Nigerian artisans, technicians commend FG’s skill up programme
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Nigerian artisans, technicians commend FG’s skill up programme

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By Aderonke Ojediran

Nigerian artisans and technicians, under the platform of the Association of Nigerian Artisans and Technicians (ASNAT) have commended the Federal Government’s Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme.

 

It said that the programme has made a significant impact on Nigerian artisans and technicians by enabling them to improve their skills and productivity.

 

Mr Adeshina Akinyemi, National Coordinator of ASNAT, disclosed this at a press conference on Monday in Abuja.

 

It was during the activities and appraisals of the SUPA Programme implemented by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF).

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Federal Government’s SUPA programme, managed by the ITF, is an initiative to empower 10 million Nigerian artisans.

 

The programme aims to up-skill, license, and provide artisans with access to toolkits, and promoting industry standards.

 

Akinyemi said that the programme had helped members scale up and add value to economic growth.

 

He commended President Bola Tinubu for designing the programme and the new leadership of ITF led by Dr Oluwatoyin Ogun, for its implementation.

 

He enjoined the government to focus on implementing programmes that would help the administration achieve its Renewed Hope agenda.

 

The National Coordinator said that ASNAT would continue to collaborate with the ITF to promote the growth and development of artisans and technicians in Nigeria.

 

He said: “Having appraised the activities of the Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) Programme and its positive impact on all Nigerian artisans and technicians, we, therefore, pass a vote of confidence on the programme and score the executorial agency, the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) A1, in the implementation and operations of SUPA.’’

 

He decried the negative assessment of the programme in some quarters, saying it was not a true reflection of the benefits enjoyed by the artisans and technicians.

 

“This claim, by a faceless group called Concerned Citizens Advocates for Institutional Accountability, is not only false but also malicious and blackmail.

 

“We urge the public, the National Assembly and the President to disregard this faceless group and its publication and focus on the numerous achievements and successes of the ITF under Dr. Ogun’s leadership.

 

‘’We also call on the President to, as a matter of urgency, call to order or caution those angry minds who are disturbing and distracting the Director General of ITF.”

 

Also speaking, ASNAT Lady President, Mrs Jaiyeola Olatunji, explained that 100,000 artisans have been trained and the next phase of training of artisans would be rolled out soon.

 

The National Secretary of ASNAT, Mr Bari Moses, disclosed that the purpose of the SUPA Programme was to equip Nigerian artisans to world standard.

 

‘’We as artisans are the direct beneficiaries of this programme, and it is important that we come out to state clearly that it was for our own benefit and we benefited from it,” he said.

 

Also speaking, Mr Mohammed Oshioke, a member of the National Automobile Technicians Association (NATA), FCT chapter, urged governments to empower artisans and technicians with start-up funds after training.(NAN)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

Widows are not property to be inherited- CAN Chairman
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Widows are not property to be inherited- CAN Chairman

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By Yahaya Isah

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger, Dr Bulus Yohanna, has condemned the practice of treating widows as property to be shared among relatives of their deceased husbands.

Yohanna, who is also the Catholic Bishop of the Kontagora Diocese, made the remarks on Monday in Minna during the 2025 International Widows’ Day celebration, organised by the Women Wing of CAN in the state.

He was represented at the event by his deputy, Rev. Joshua Marcus.

According to him, widows are human beings who deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, not as assets to be inherited.

“It saddens my heart when I hear of cases where relatives share not only the property of deceased individuals but also their wives.

“Widows are not property to be shared by the relatives of their husbands but human beings who should be treated with dignity,” he said.

He urged family members of the deceased to desist from actions that further traumatise widows, and instead, seek ways to support and uplift them.

The CAN chairman also encouraged widows to embrace self-reliance and focus on raising their children with purpose.

“I urge our widows to be productive, self-reliant and to engage in meaningful businesses if they are not employed. They should focus on the children God has blessed them with,” he added.

Earlier in her address, the State Chairperson of the CAN Women Wing, Mrs Ladi Nuhu, called on widows to remain resilient and intentional about building better lives for themselves and their families.

Speaking on the theme, “Empowering Widows: Building Resilience, Restoring Dignity”, Nuhu advised widows to anchor their hope in God and embrace self-reliance.

“We understand that you need support for your children, but this is the time to stand strong and not give up.

“I appeal to you to draw strength from Isaiah 54:5-6, which reminds us that widows have a special place in the heart of God,” she said.

Highlights of the event included the distribution of care packages containing salt, seasoning, detergent, and cash to identified widows across CAN blocs and affiliated state organisations. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Victor Adeoti/Tosin Kolade

Widowhood is a cause worth supporting, not a curse – Mrs Soludo
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Widowhood is a cause worth supporting, not a curse – Mrs Soludo

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By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu

Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has urged Nigerians to see widowhood as a cause worth supporting rather than a curse, by taking actions to empower widows in the society.

Soludo, Convener of Healthy Living Initiative, made the call in a message on Monday in Awka, to mark the 2025 International Widows’ Day, with the theme: ‘’Empower Her: From Loss to Leadership’’.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that International Widows’ Day is commemorated every June 23 to examine issues affecting widows around the world and what must be done to safeguard and advance their rights.

She lamented that in many cultures, widowhood was still marred by stigma, isolation, economic struggles, social exclusion and limited financial independence.

According to her, there is a need to encourage individuals to recognise the struggles widows often face alone and to extend compassion and practical assistance to them.

“Widows are no less human than anyone else. They have the same rights as every other person. We must treat these remarkable individuals with dignity, compassion and respect.

“Being a widow should never equate to loss of dignity, respect and basic human rights.

“A society where widows are still subjected to socio-cultural harms is living in complete barbarism. Losing one’s spouse is already enough harm.

“Together, let us build a society that sees widowhood as a cause and not a curse. Empower that poor widow around you today,” she said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Augusta Uchediunor and Yetunde Fatungase

Customs proposes N1.13trn for its 2025 operations
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Customs proposes N1.13trn for its 2025 operations

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By EricJames Ochigbo

The Nigeria Customs Services (NCS) has earmarked the sum of N1.13 trillion for the 2025 operations of the service aimed at boosting revenue generation for the country.

The Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Finance, Administration and Technical Services, Mr Bello Jibo, made this known on Monday in Abuja.

Jibo spoke at the 2025 budget defence session organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise.

In his presentation, Jibo said the sum of N247.1 billion, which represents 21.8 per cent of the budget, is for Personnel Cost.

He said that the sum of N239.9 billion which represents 21.1 per cent of the budget is for Overhead Cost while the sum of N645.4 billion which represents 56.9 per cent is for Capital Cost.

He prayed the National Assembly to consider and approve the proposed budget for the smooth operation of the service.

Jibo recalled that the service was able to generate the sum of N6.105 trillion in 2024 despite attendant high revenue grants to duty exemptions, waivers, and concessions.

“This is despite continuous drop in cargo throughput due to economic stiffness, the effect of currency floatation that results in unfavourable trade volume and the expected revenue inflow.

“In the face of the de-excise of many excisable commodities, leaving only a few; cigarettes, beer, and alcoholic beverages and government policy measure that exempted payments of Customs Duties and Import VAT on some essential food commodities in 2024 among others,” he said.

Earlier, Chairman of the committee, Rep. Leke Abejide (ADC-Kogi), decried the low funding of the NCS 2024 budget.

Abejide expressed concern over the poor funding, saying that the performance of the service would have been better if properly funded.

The chairman put the Personnel Cost performance of the budget at 43.5 per cent, Overhead Cost at 46.3 per cent and Capital Cost at 45.6 per cent for 2024.

According to him, this is despite the service surpassing the target of N5.0 trillion to generate N6.1 trillion, representing an increase of 20.2 per cent in 2024.

“I have gone through your 2024 budget performance and was flabbergasted, astonished, surprised and lack words to express the level of poor funding of Nigeria Customs Service.

“This committee would like to know despite outperforming your target, yet you could not fund your personnel cost, overhead cost and capital projects both new and ongoing projects.

“Another shocking revelation is that from January to December in 2024, the 60 per cent of the 1 per cent Comprehensive Import Suspension Scheme (CISS) which was part of the revenue source to fund overhead, personnel cost and capital projects recorded zero revenue.

“It is in the opinion of this honourable committee that you should tell us what went wrong because the purpose of creating 1 per cent CISS was to take care of service providers,” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Remi Koleoso/Ekemini Ladejobi

NPA to generate N1.28trn in 2025 – MD
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NPA to generate N1.28trn in 2025 – MD

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By EricJames Ochigbo

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has projected revenue generation of ₦1.28 trillion for 2025.

The Managing Director of NPA, Mr Abubakar Dantsoho, made this known during the 2025 budget defence session organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Ports and Harbours, on Monday in Abuja.

Dantsoho said that the new target represented a 40 per cent increase from the ₦894.8 billion it realised in 2024.

He said that NPA’s 2025 budget was more than figures, as it reflected its aspirations for a more efficient, globally competitive port system.

The managing director recalled that in 2024, the authority surpassed its revenue target of ₦865.39 billion, realising ₦894.86 billion.

“This shows our unwavering commitment to national revenue generation, even when our own operational liquidity is affected,” he said.

Dantsoho said the 2025 revenue was expected to come from ship dues, ₦544.06 billion; cargo dues, ₦413.06 billion; concession fees, ₦249.69 billion and administrative revenue, ₦73.07 billion.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the committee, Rep. Nnolim Nnaji, urged NPA to ramp up its performance, improve port infrastructure and play a greater role in addressing Nigeria’s revenue and unemployment challenges.

Nnaji, who said that the ports remained a critical pillar of Nigeria’s economy, urged the agency to meet rising expectations despite its operational challenges.

“No country can thrive economically without high-performing ports. They are the economic heartbeat of every nation, determining how buoyant a country is through the flow of imports and exports,” he said.

According to him, NPA’s performance has implications beyond maritime activity, adding that increased port output can significantly boost job creation across several sectors.

“Nigerian Ports Authority is not just a revenue-generating agency; it is a national asset in terms of employment and economic impact.

“We expect to see detailed strategies on how to improve revenue generation and expand employment opportunities through your 2025 budget,” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by ‘Wale Sadeeq

ICPC recovered N20bn in 2024 – Chairman
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ICPC recovered N20bn in 2024 – Chairman

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By Olubukola Aiyedogbon

The Chairman of Independent and Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, says the commission recovered more than N20 billion and other properties from corrupt individuals in 2024.

Aliyu said this on Monday in Ilorin during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of a Conference of State Attorneys-General in the North-Central Zones.

The conference had as its theme “Strengthening Subnational Synergies for Corruption Prevention: Advancing the National Anti-Corruption Strategy in Nigeria’s North Central Region”.

Aliyu, who noted that corruption was not only at federal levels, but also at the sub-nationals, said that prevention was more strategic, less costly, and would help retain the country’s assets and resources.

“If we allow corruption to happen, it becomes very difficult to cure, especially the litigation processes.

“We all know that the judicial process in Nigeria is too slow, because of many cases on the table and that is why we should prevent corruption.

“But if it eventually happens, we will now go for enforcement, which is the investigation and probably prosecution,” he said.

The ICPC boss, however, said that the commission was ensuring that
assets taken outside the shores of Africa, and recovered, were not looted again.

“One of the strategies identified as a necessary tool for success in our shared pursuit of justice, is the continuity and reassessment of our efforts in the fight against corruption, as criminal trends evolve and national events unfold.

“This discussion is essential, especially as the country is undergoing significant judicial reforms and rapid legislative enhancements,” he said.

Aliyu, however, said that the commission would not relent in its fight against corruption in the country.

The Chairman, Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Dr Abdullahi Bello, who declared the event open, said that corruption remained a major obstacle to Nigeria’s progress.

Bello said that effective anti-corruption measures at the state level was critical to achieving national progress.

“Corruption remains a formidable obstacle to our nation’s progress, eroding public trust, undermining governance, and impeding development.

“Today’s engagement provides an essential platform for State Attorneys-General in the North-Central Zone to share experiences, address challenges, and develop collective solutions to advance the National Anti-Corruption Strategy,” he said.

The CCB chairman said that the bureau had introduced initiatives to enhance transparency and accountability among public servants.

He said the bureau was developing an online asset declaration system, which would offer a more efficient and modern platform for public officers to comply with the law.

Also, the Kwara Attorney-General, Senior Sulyman, called for more coordinated efforts at fighting corruption.

Sulyman commended the ICPC for ensuring the anti-corruption mandate in the country, while reiterating the state government’s commitment to ensuring zero level of corruption.

In his goodwill message, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Anti-corruption, Mr Kayode Akiolu, said that corruption was a national phenomenon which had not allowed the country to deliver its national promises since independence.

Akiolu said the national assembly was committed to winning the battle against corruption, adding that the 10th Assembly had ensured the adequate funding of anti-corruption agencies.

In his remarks, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Anti-corruption, Sen. Emmanuel Udende, said Attorneys-General were the custodian of justice at state levels and must be heard.

Udende commended the ICPC for decentralising the fight against corruption, while calling for unified action.

In his remarks, the State Chief Judge, Justice Abiodun Adebara, said that there was need for joint efforts to implement the five pillars of anti-corruption.

“The fight against corruption should not be punitive but preventive, because it poses a threat to the rule of law,” he said.

NAN reports that also present at the conference were the Attorneys-General of Kogi, Plateau, Niger and Nasarawa States. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Victor Adeoti/Ayodeji Alabi

BRISIN boss pushes for national data system support
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BRISIN boss pushes for national data system support

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By Funmilayo Adeyemi

Dr Anthony Uwa, Head of the Basic Registry and Information System in Nigeria (BRISIN), has called on Nigerians at home and abroad to rally behind the long-delayed national data project.

He emphasised that the initiative was crucial for addressing the country’s escalating challenges in security, identity management, and development.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, Uwa expressed deep concern over the growing insecurity in several states where unidentified gunmen and kidnappers continued to perpetrate deadly attacks with little chance of identification or prosecution.

“The ongoing loss of lives in Benue, Plateau, Niger, Borno, Gombe, Enugu, and other states at the hands of unidentified assailants is deeply troubling.

“Who are these so-called gunmen? Where do they come from? Are they not part of communities, villages, and states, or are they simply entering undetected?”

He stressed that the absence of a centralised data infrastructure had created a safe haven for criminals, undermining national security and public trust.

“Without reliable data systems, criminals move freely and remain anonymous.

“We must ask ourselves, why can’t we trace them?” he said.

Beyond security, Uwa highlighted a broader crisis surrounding legal identity and documentation in Nigeria.

He cited the widespread use of forged documents, the frequent non-registration of births, deaths, and marriages, and the inconsistent issuance of identity cards and passports as major setbacks.

“Forgery and fraud thrive because we lack the infrastructure for real-time verification.

“Vital events often go undocumented, leading to a ripple effect of health, legal, and administrative challenges, including the problem of ghost workers,” he noted.

According to him, many Nigerians face humiliation at airports and border posts due to conflicting or unreliable documentation, further emphasising the need for a reliable identity system.

On the economic front, Uwa revealed that Nigeria lose billions of Naira annually to fraud, unregulated businesses, and informal sector activities, issues that could be addressed through a robust national data system.

“Many government programmes fail not because they are poorly designed, but because they are not backed by accurate, actionable data,” he added.

Uwa urged all Nigerians to support the implementation of BRISIN, which was approved in 2007 as a foundational platform for building an inclusive data and information infrastructure for national governance and development.

He said in spite of its importance, the project had seen minimal progress in nearly two decades, largely due to funding challenges.

“It’s time for Nigerians everywhere to take ownership of our future.

“Visit www.brisin.ng and click ‘SUPPORT BRISIN’ to help restore national credibility, strengthen security, and enable effective governance through data.”(NAN)

Edited by Abiemwense Moru

Int’l Widows’ Day: Foundation calls for legal, economic support for widows
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Int’l Widows’ Day: Foundation calls for legal, economic support for widows

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By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe

 

A non-governmental organisation, Pa Philip Akintoye Development Foundation (PAPADEF), has called on the Federal Government to urgently review and amend laws that continue to harm widows across the country.

 

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PAPADEF, Mr Akintoye Festus, made the call in a statement on Sunday, to commemorate the International Widows’ Day 2025.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the day, observed by the United Nations since 2011, is celebrated annually on June 23, to raise awareness about the challenges widows face and to push for their rights to be respected and protected.

 

Festus said that the theme for year 2025 commemoration is, “Beyond Grief: Rebuilding Lives, Strengthening Communities, and Challenging Stigma”.

 

According to Festus, the theme calls for urgent attention to the many challenges widows face every day—especially in rural areas where harmful traditional practices remain common.

 

The PAPADEF CEO noted that many widows in Nigeria were suffering in silence due to outdated laws and cultural practices that denied them inheritance rights, economic opportunities, and protection.

 

Festus said that it was time to include widows in national development plans and policy-making processes.

 

“Widows are part of our society — they are mothers, caregivers, and contributors to the economy but many are treated unfairly and pushed aside.

 

“Many widows are treated unfairly after losing their husbands. Some are denied access to property, forced into harmful rituals, blamed for their husbands’ deaths, and pushed into poverty,” he said.

 

Festus noted that thousands of widows were left homeless, jobless, and in deep emotional distress after losing their husbands, with little or no legal support.

 

“Some widows are still being forced to undergo harmful traditional practices or blamed for their husbands’ deaths. These things must stop,” he said.

 

He described the situation as a hidden crisis, with millions of women suffering in silence.

 

Festus said that although there are between 15 and 21 million widows in Nigeria, many of them remained invisible in national planning, data collection, and public discourse.

 

He urged lawmakers to harmonise civil and customary laws, particularly around inheritance and property rights, to stop the cycle of abuse and neglect.

 

The PAPADEF CEO said that real change could only happen when widows were protected by law and empowered to rebuild their lives.

 

He stressed: “Widows are not weak or helpless—they are mothers, caregivers, farmers, teachers, and entrepreneurs who just need support to live in dignity.

 

“Widows are not looking for pity. They want the right to live freely, to earn a living, and to raise their children in peace”.

 

Festus also encouraged the government to include widows in poverty alleviation programmes, job creation schemes, and health and social services.

 

He said: “No widow should be invisible in our development plans. Their voices matter, their lives matter.”

 

He explained that widows often faced serious problems like loss of property, no access to healthcare or education, and are sometimes victims of violence or forced remarriage.

 

Festus said that many widows were hardworking mothers, businesswomen, and caregivers but are often treated as if they do not exist.

 

“Widows are not invisible, and their pain should not be ignored. We must see them, hear them, and support them,” he added.

 

Festus advised that widows should be given economic help, such as business support and job training.

 

He called for the provision of mental health support, grief counseling and legal services, especially in rural areas.

 

He also recommended the inclusion of widows in leadership and policy-making roles.

 

The PAPADEF CEO also appealed to traditional and religious leaders to speak out against dehumanising widowhood practices and help build a more compassionate culture.

 

“Ending stigma starts with changing how we think and talk about widows. We need to listen to their stories and support their journeys,” Festus said.

 

 

 

He said that the foundation would continue to fight for widows and ensure no woman was left behind.

 

“Let this International Widows’ Day be more than a ceremony.

 

“Let it spark real change. We want a Nigeria where widows are not shamed or ignored, but respected and empowered,” he said.

 

PAPADEF is an NGO working for women, children, and community development, and has supported over 500 widows in Nigeria through legal help, business training, health services, and mental health support. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

 

Edited by Vivian Ihechu

NAHCON boss lauds media reportage on 2025 Hajj operation 
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NAHCON boss lauds media reportage on 2025 Hajj operation 

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By Deji Abdulwahab

Prof. Abdullahi Usman, the Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has described the media reportage on the just concluded Hajj operation as contributions toward defending and projecting positive image of Islam.

Usman said this at a farewell dinner organised for the NAHCON National Media Team in Makkah on Sunday.

He said that the dinner was organised to appreciate and celebrate the media representatives who added value to the success of the 2025 Hajj operation.

“We gather here to congratulate ourselves, to celebrate our success in this Hajj operation. We thank almighty Allah and thank you all.

“I have no word in my mind than to express what I feel about your positive cooperation.

“You are our eyes, you are the only way to the world to know and see what we are doing here. Actually, you have done your own.We thank you and thank almighty Allah for making it possible for us to work together,” he said.

In his remarks, Prof. Abubakar Yagawal, NAHCON’s Commissioner for Policy, Research, Statistics, Information and Library Services (PRSILS), said that the media performance towards the 2025 Hajj operation was commendable.

According to Yagawal, this year is different from the previous years in terms of media services.

“You know, your assignment is very dangerous. You can change black to white and white to black if you like, with your tongue and pen.

“This year, Alhamdulillah, your performance to NAHCON has been very positive. You worked tirelessly to improve our distorted image for the better,” he said.

The NAHCON commissioner recalled that last year, the commission got little positive reportage on the Hajj operation, describing this year’s media services as commendable.

“Last year, we suffered a lot, but this year, inshallah, with what we have seen, your coverage right from Medina, Mashair, back to Makkah, all your reports to the National Hajj Commission is positive,” he said.

Prince Anofi Elegushi, NAHCON’s Commissioner of Operations, Inspectorate and Licensing, thanked the media for sharing the commission’s success stories on the 2025 Hajj operations.

Elegushi said, “I want to use this medium to say a big appreciation to the media team for the wonderful job they have done and they are still doing because the job is not limited to here in Saudi Arabia.

“We believe in you, that you will continue to report the positive side of us because all what you have done is very positive,” he said.

The NAHCON’s Commissioner of Finance, Malam Aliyu Abdulrasaq, also lauded the objectivity in the media reportage.

”I want to say you do not just own the pen, but you possess the truth.

“Objectivity in your reportage can go a long way to help this nation. The misconception that we are facing today is because of those that want to mislead the public.

“With your courage in reporting the truth, I believe we will be very far apart from those that want to tarnish the image of Nigeria.

“I want to say again that we are happy for the job well done,” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman

NUJ @ 70: FG urges media to promote democratic progress
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NUJ @ 70: FG urges media to promote democratic progress

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By Collins Yakubu-Hammer
The Federal Government has urged the media to take the lead in promoting the narratives that reflect the country’s democratic progress and achievements.
President Bola Tinubu made the call at the 70th Anniversary Gala/Award Night and Book Presentation of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in Abuja on Saturday.
Tinubu, who was the Special Guest of Honour, was represented by the Chief Host, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris.
According to Tinubu, he possesses an affinity with the Nigerian press that is unparalleled in the history of the Nigerian presidency.
He charged the media to use its platform to reinforce national unity, trust, and democratic consolidation.
“As we mark the 26 years of continuous democratic governance in Nigeria, the media must champion the narratives that reflect the country’s democratic gains.
”Stories of institutional reforms, infrastructural development, citizen engagement, and socio-economic advancement.
“By constructively spotlighting these milestones, the media not only honours the sacrifices that birthed the nation’s democracy but also helps to promote national cohesion and public trust in democratic institutions.
”In doing so, the media solidifies its role as a key pillar in sustaining and deepening Nigeria’s democratic journey,” he said.
Tinubu reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to press freedom, noting that a vibrant and responsible media remained essential to Nigeria’s democratic stability.
He highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance ethical journalism in Nigeria through a strategic partnership with UNESCO to set up a Category-2 Institute for Media and Information Literacy (MIL), in Abuja.
Tinubu said even though one of the key responsibilities of the media was to hold government to account, his administration was desirous of partnering with the media to foster peace, security, and prosperity for the country.
“Even as you hold us to account as government, we welcome this; there is also room to see us as close partners, and active co-creators along with you, peace, security, and prosperity that our great nation deserves,” he said.
He congratulated the NUJ on its 70th anniversary and commended the union for documenting its legacy through the book project launched.
“I am of the strong view that the media profession must always remember to tell its own stories and shape its narratives; no one else will do it for us,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that awards were given to the governors of Kano, Bauchi, Bayelsa,  Ondo, Borno, Imo, Akwa Ibom, Oyo and many others.
Also, awards were given to past presidents of NUJ and those of the National Association of Women Journalists.
Hight points of the events was the presentation of a book, titled “Bleeding Ink” written by the immediate past national secretary of the NUJ, Shu’aibu Leman
(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Dorcas Jonah/Kevin Okunzuwa
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