Tinubu, Akpabio, Abbas, Diri, Makinde, Labour Leaders, Others To Grace NUJ @70 Celebration
Timothy Omobude 
President Bola Tinubu and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio are amongst dignitaries to grace the 70th anniversary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists.
The event, with the theme: ‘Redefining Media Practice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.’ is scheduled to come on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja.
Other dignitaries expected at the event are governors of Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Oyo, Imo, Kano, Imo, Gombe, Borno states, Minister of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, former governor of Kogi State, Yahya Bello and President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero, his counterpart from the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Festus Osifo.
A statement signed by Dr. Abimbola Oyetunde, Chairman, Organising Committee, and made available to DAILY-FLASH, said Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas is expected to be the Keynote Speaker.
Oyatunde who is also the Deputy National President of the NUJ, added that national officers of the Union, past NUJ presidents and secretaries, members of the Central Working Committee and NEC, and leaders of NAWOJ, have been penned down for honour for their contributions to the union.
The Organising Chairman said, the occasion will not only honour its historic journey but also confront the pressing realities shaping modern journalism.
“This is a celebration of the NUJ’s 70 years of unwavering commitment to protecting media freedom, advancing professionalism, and defending democracy.
“But it is also a time to reflect deeply on the disruptive changes in media practice, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence and digital manipulation,” Oyetunde stated.
According to her, major highlight of the celebration will be the unveiling of a commemorative book titled “70 Years of the NUJ: From Struggle to Strength,” authored by former NUJ National Secretary, Mr. Shuabu Lehman, who has devoted over three decades to the Union.”
She added: “The NUJ @70 celebration underscores the union’s pivotal role in safeguarding press freedom, holding power accountable, and navigating the complexities of a fast-evolving media ecosystem. It promises to be a defining gathering of stakeholders shaping the future of journalism in Nigeria.”
