The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kogi State Council, has expressed its determination to contribute its quota in the entrenchment of a smooth democratic process and enhanced good governance in Nigeria.
Chairman of the council, Momojimoh Adeiza, stated this, on Monday, at the NUJ Press Centre, Lokoja, while briefing Journalists on the 2021 Press Week of the council, with the grand finale slated for September 4.
Adeiza said in view of the importance of Journalists in the state attached to the concept of democracy, good governance and the general wellbeing of Nigerians, this year’s theme for the Press Week would be on “Electoral Act and the Future of Nigeria’s Democracy.”
According to the chairman, Sen.Kabir Gaya, Chairman, Senate Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission will give the keynote address at the occasion, while Prof. John Alabi of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba will be lead paper presenter.
He expressed optimism that deliberation on the theme would go a long way in providing meaningful solutions to the myriad of problems besetting the course of social, economic and political development of Nigeria, among other benefits.
Hon. Leke Abejide will be the chairman of the event, adding that five persons who made a positive impact in the life of society have been slated for the award.
“Sen. Gaya will be given an award as “Icon of Democracy; Hon. Leke Abejide, “Icon of Grassroots Education, and the state Commissioner for Works and Housing, Engr. Abubakar Ohere, for his impact in infrastructural development of Kogi State among others awardees.”
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