By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, has distributed over 600 bags of of rice to journalists in Abuja in celebration of Christmas and New Year as a testament to her administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of members and the collective advancement of the union.
Addressing journalists after the rice distribution exercise, Comrade Ike said that the gesture is an annual tradition aimed at cushioning the effects of prevailing economic challenges on members while reinforcing the bonds of unity and solidarity within the council.
“This marks the second consecutive year we have undertaken this initiative, a tradition born from our collective resolve to bring smiles to your faces amid life’s challenges.”
“Last year, we witnessed the joy it sparked in homes, strengthening our bonds as a family united by purpose,” Ike stated.
She affirmed that the council is determined to ensure that no member is left behind, especially during a season that symbolizes love and generosity.
“Today, we build on that legacy, ensuring that no member is left behind. These bags of rice represent not just sustenance for the festive table but a symbol of our council’s unwavering support for you, our frontline warriors in the fourth estate,” she added.
Earlier, Comrade Ike, alongside her Exco members held an end-of-year interactive session with members of the State Executive Council (SEC) comprising chairmen and secretaries of the various chapels to briefed them on the progress recorded so far by the council, with particular emphasis on the ongoing construction and remodelling of the NUJ Congress Hall.
She called for sustained cooperation and collaboration among members to further strengthen the council and consolidate the gains already recorded.
The high point of the meeting was the unanimous restatement of confidence in Comrade Ike’s leadership, which was described by NEC members as proactive, pragmatic, purposeful, and driven by performance.
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