As Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Plateau State Council begins activities to marks 2025 Press Week, Journalists have been urged to unite and promote peace as well prioritize developmental reportage.
Speaking at the opening of activities marking the week which started with a road walk from NUJ Secretariat to Secretariat junction and back to the press center, the Plateau State Council NUJ Chairman, Comrade Ayuku Pwaspo said the union want to set a pace for Peace and unity in the state.
In her words, “the purpose of this is to set an agenda for Plateau State. We want to see unity in Plateau…. We want Plateau to restore her lost glory. We want to see businesses driving again in Plateau.”
She appreciated stakeholders present at the event and the government of Plateau State for it’s continued support to the council and members for their turn out.
Hon. Matthew Kwarpo, member representing Mangu South in the Plateau State House of Assembly and Chairman House Committee on Information who also participated in the walk in solidarity, appreciated the support of the Journalists to the 10th Assembly, saying without them their report will not be heard.
He said Plateau NUJ is unique and urged them to continue the good work they are doing by reporting news that are developmental, news that is constructive and news that will bring lasting peace in the state.
The General Manager of Plateau Radio and Television Cooperation, PRTV, Mrs. Kachallom Pam said Journalists as the voice of the people can cause change through their reportage to have a peaceful Plateau.
A minute silence was observed for the repost of the souls of 7 members of the union who died from last year to this year as announced by the Council Chairman, Ayuku Pwaspo.
Other remaining activities lineup for the press week are High-Level Colloquium which will hold at Crispan Hotel, where the Gbong Gwom Jos, His Royal Majesty Da Jacob Gyang Buba, will deliver a keynote address on the theme: “Plateau: What Next After the Crossroads.” and Juma’at Prayer at the Jos Central Mosque on Friday which will followed by a 5-Aside Novelty Football Match and Aerobics Session at Gold and Base Football Pitch and Villa Grand Hotel.
The celebration will continue on Saturday, with a Cultural Day showcasing Plateau and Nigeria’s rich diversity through traditional dishes and cultural displays at the NUJ Press Centre.
The week-long celebration will climax on Sunday, with a Thanksgiving Service at Living Faith Church Headquarters, British American Junction.