Tinubu challenges new NUJ President to correct malpractices in journalism

President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Alhassan Yahaya on his election as the President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) at the 8th Triennial National Delegates Conference in Owerri, on November 27, 2024.

The President also congratulates other newly elected members of the NUJ executive. He praises the Union for organising a rancour-free election at the conference.

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The President emphasises the importance of the press taking on its constitutional roles with a renewed patriotic passion, aligned with the vision and efforts of the founding fathers of journalism in Nigeria.

Furthermore, the President encourages Yahaya and the new leadership to address malpractices within the industry, Reiterating the administration’s commitment to ensuring a free and independent media integral to deepening democracy and promoting national development.


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