Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna Council on Friday commenced the 2024 edition of its annual Press Week with a Juma’at prayer at the Ansar-Deen Central Mosque in the state capital.
The Juma’at prayer offers the journalists who were in attendace at the Mosque, the opportunity to pray for the progress, unity and safety of journalists across the country.
The presiding Imam, Alh. Adam Ayobami Bello enjoined the pen professionals to be upright in the course of their duty, and report accordingly without any fear or favour, as their uprightness will lead to progress and growth of the nation.
The Chairman of NUJ, Kaduna Council, Comrade Asma’u Yawo Halilu while appreciating members for their turn out at the Friday prayer, also urged members to show same zeal on Sunday during the Church service for the week, scheduled to hold at the Anglican Cathedral.
Other programmes lined up for the week-long celebration include a lecture with the theme “ The Role Of The Media In Holding Government Accountable: Prospects And Challenges.
Some members of the public will be honoured for their contributions to nation building.
The Speaker of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas is expected to grace the occasion as the Distinguish Guest of Honor.