By Stella Oko-Esene
In a heartfelt letter, the former National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Dr Chris Isiguzo has congratulated the Union as it celebrated its 70th anniversary on March 15, 2025.
Isiguzo extended his warm felicitations to Comrade Alhassan Yahya Abdulahi, the current National President, the National Executive Council, and all members of the Union on this remarkable milestone.
He praised the NUJ for its resilience and unwavering commitment to defending press freedom, promoting professionalism, and advocating for the welfare of journalists in Nigeria. Reflecting on the Union’s founding in 1955, he acknowledged the significant role it has played in shaping Nigeria’s media landscape, particularly in defending journalists’ rights amidst political and economic challenges.
As a past president who led the Union for six years, Isiguzo expressed immense pride in the progress made during his tenure and the Union’s consistent.