FCT NUJ Urges Journalists To Participate In “Walk For Press Freedom “

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has called on all journalists in Abuja to participate in the “Walk for Press Freedom” as Part of activities for this year’s Press Week.

Chairman of Council, Comrade Grace Ike, who stated this in Abuja described the walk as the highlight of the 2025 Press Week, themed “Journalism in a Changing World: Media, Press Freedom, Democracy & Society.”

“The walk, set for 7 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025, aims to promote press freedom and underscore the critical role journalists play in Nigeria’s democracy.

“It will also demonstrate solidarity, raise awareness on challenges facing the media, and engage colleagues, stakeholders, and supporters of a free press.

Comrade Ike urged all NUJ FCT members to turn out in large numbers, saying it was important to “Amplify the collective voice of journalists and affirm our commitment to upholding press freedom in Nigeria.”

Explaining the significance of press freedom, she stated that “Freedom of the press is the cornerstone of democracy, without a free press, truth is silenced”.

“A Free press is therefore non-negotiable.”

Ike further said, “Press freedom protects our right to know,” noting that “Journalists speak for the voiceless — support their freedom,” while warning that “Censorship kills democracy — defend press freedom.”

She also declared that “A free press holds power accountable,” emphasising that “Press freedom is essential for justice and transparency,” and stating that “Information is power and keeps the press free.”

Reaffirming her position, Ike maintained that when the press is free, society thrives and urges everyone to “Stand up for truth, stand up for press freedom.”

PR/Oduyemi Odumade