The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has appealed to the Federal Government to give quick attention to the hardship Nigerians are going through as a result of the subsidy removal that has led to a sharp rise in the price of fuel.
The NUJ President, Chris Isiguzo, made the call during the Perennial Delegate Congress of the NUJ, Nasarawa State Council in Lafia, the State capital, yesterday.
Isiguzo, who was represented by comrade the Vice-President of NUJ, Zone-D, Kris Astaka, said that the Federal Government needs to redouble its efforts as a matter of urgency to alleviate the untold hardship citizens are going through at the moment.
The NUJ President congratulated the new officials of the Nasarawa state chapter of the NUJ and urged them to live above board while discharging their duties.
Isiguzo, who commended the maturity displayed by members of the council in the re-election process, said that the inauguration of Alkali and his ExCos proved that the chairman has done tremendously well in his first tenure
The NUJ President called on journalists to continue to do their job without fear or favour and to continue to adhere strictly to their professional ethics. He also called on members to support the new officials to succeed.
In his acceptance speech, Comrade Alkali commended members of the Council for their unwavering support and conduct in promoting the good practice of journalism in the state.
Alkali appreciated Governor Sule for supporting the activities of the union in the State to succeed.
