Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior has assured Abuja Chapter of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) of the support of the Ministry under his supervision.
The Minister made the pledge when he played host to the leadership of the Union, led by its Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike on a courtesy visit to his office, saying his doors are always open to journalists.
The Minister lauded the important role of the media as the watch dog holding the government accountable and ensuring that leaders live up to their responsibilities . He also congratulated the Chairman of the NUJ FCT council, Comrade Grace Ike, on her historic emergence as the first female Chairman of NUJ FCT Council, acknowledging her impressive track record as a correspondent and leader of the Press Corps at the National Assembly.
However, the Chairman, expressed her appreciation for the warm reception and highlighted areas of concern, just as she described the Minister as a committed youth with a passion for driving positive changes in the country. Ike however urged Tunji – Ojo to keep partnering with the media, for the efforts of his Ministry in delivering Mr President’s Renewed Hope Agenda to be visible.
NUJ Chair, Ike and the Interior Minister, Tunji – Ojo
