Nigeria Union of Journalists - Akwa Ibom State

24/09/2026

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Organisers have announced plans to host the maiden edition of the La Reine Cycling Marathon in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, from October 26 to November 1, 2026.

24/09/2026

NUJ Set to Tour 31 LGAs, Assess Development Activities

By Unyime Bassey

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, led by Comrade Nsibiet John, is set to embark on a tour of the 31 Local Government Areas of the state to assess and document development activities being undertaken by the respective Local Government Chairmen.

The planned tour is expected to give the Union and participating journalists first-hand knowledge of projects, programmes and other initiatives being implemented across the local government areas, while bringing greater visibility to development efforts at the grassroots.

The initiative, according to the State Council, is part of its commitment to constructive journalism and effective coverage of grassroots development, with emphasis on reporting issues and activities that directly affect the people.

During the tour, the NUJ leadership and participating journalists are expected to visit the various local government areas, interact with relevant stakeholders and observe projects and programmes being executed by the councils.

The exercise will also provide an opportunity to highlight initiatives contributing to the development of communities, while promoting transparency, accountability and responsible governance at the grassroots.

Speaking on the initiative, the NUJ Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Council, Comrade Nsibiet John, said the Union had a responsibility to report developments across the state and ensure that activities at the local government level receive adequate media attention.

He noted that local government areas remained critical to grassroots development, stressing the importance of journalists seeing and documenting what was being done in communities.

According to him, the tour would enable journalists to move beyond reports generated from official statements and gain a clearer understanding of projects and initiatives taking place across the state.

He added that the Union would continue to promote journalism that informs the public, gives visibility to development efforts and encourages public officials to remain responsive to the needs of the people.

The exercise is expected to strengthen grassroots reportage in Akwa Ibom and provide the public with a broader picture of development activities across the state's 31 local government areas.

It will also give Local Government Chairmen an opportunity to showcase projects and initiatives in their respective areas, while allowing journalists to independently observe, verify and report on developments and their impact on communities.

23/09/2026

21/09/2026

JUST IN:

2027 Election Debate: CJID strikes partnership deal with A'Ibom NUJ

As plans for the Akwa Ibom 2027 Election Debate continues, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, CJID has expressed its readiness to join the Akwa Ibom State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in organizing the Debate, a development which has boost the election Debate.

In a statement made available to newsmen in Uyo on Monday 21st September, the Chairman of the Debate Planning Committee, Comrade Ndanti Ekuh announced that the CJID and the NUJ has struck a partnership deal that will help strengthen the credibility, objectivity and professionalism of the Debate.

Ekuh said the planning committee is poised to ensure that candidates, political parties and electorates go home happily and satisfactorily after the debate without any sense of doubt.

According to the Statement, the CJID through its CEO, Mr. Dapo Olorunyomi said that the partnership between the organization and the NUJ will bring to bear both technical and professional expertise in order to deliver a very credible and factual engagement in all categories of the debate.

The CJID thanked Comrade Nsibiet John led administration of NUJ for providing a level playing ground for candidates in Akwa Ibom State who are contesting the 2027 election to present their policies and programmes to the electorates for assessment and informed decision making at the poll.

Meanwhile, the Planing Committee Chairman has hinted that issuance of invitation letters for the debate to all candidates as well as stakeholders engagement will commence on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

09/09/2026

📌📌🎂🎂 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS 📌📌

As a union, we celebrate our Vice Chairman Margaret Moore, as she adds another year today.
Happy birthday our VC, God bless you madam🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🍾🍾🍾🍷🍷🍷🍾

30/08/2026

Birthday felicitations

25/08/2026

The Vice President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Opaka Dokuba, was part of our Congress today as part of his ongoing visit to NUJ State Councils across the South-South region.

25/08/2026

2027 Election Debate thickens as Clement Isong Foundation pitches tent with Planning Committee

The Akwa Ibom 2027 Election Debate organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Akwa Ibom State Council has continued to gather momentum as more reputable and credible bodies join the league of Partners towards ensuring an impactful and uncompromised debate that will offer opportunity for electorates to assess all candidates and make an informed choices.

The latest organization declaring partnership with the Union is Clement Isong Foundation.

In an acceptance message from the Executive Director of the organization, Mr Elkanah Oluyori to the Chairman of the Debate Planning Committee, Comrade Ndanti Ekuh on Monday 24th August, 2026, the Foundation said they are pleased to be part of the initiative, describing it as a welcome development.

Speaking with newsmen in Uyo, the Committee Chairman said with the caliber of partners so far pulled by the Committee, the Debate will be a record breaking event that will change the election narrative in Akwa Ibom State.

While assuring an unbiased and issue-based debate, Ekuh said the committee will remain professional and neutral all before and during the Debate.