NUJ Pats Airtel for Supporting Journalists
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Chapter, has commended telecommunications services provider Airtel Nigeria for supporting the Nigerian media and journalists in the discharge of their responsibilities as fourth estate of the realm.
NUJ said Airtel had demonstrated its commitment via supporting platforms and initiatives geared towards promoting and upholding professional and ethical standards in the journalism profession in Nigeria through the partnership with Lagos NUJ.
This statement was made during a media briefing at the weekend at the LTV Ikeja, Lagos, to officially announce the Lagos NUJ 2021 Press week that started on Monday, October 18th, 2021.
Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalists, Lagos State Chapter, Adeleye Ajayi, thanked Airtel for the partnership and gesture, noting that the telco is renowned for its support for charitable initiatives through its corporate partnerships Corporate Social Responsibility programmes.
Adeleye said the support from the telecommunications giant is worthy of emulation by other well-meaning private entities. And that activities of the week would be aimed at brainstorming on crucial issues of national interest and fostering camaraderie among council members of the organization.
Airtel Nigeria, Corporate Communications & CSR Director, Emeka Oparah, who was represented by Head of Public Relations, Airtel Nigeria, Erhumu Bayagbon, thumbs- up the Lagos NUJ for creating a solid platform and rallying point for journalists to reflect on their essential role of gatekeeping and nation-building as well as celebrating exemplary and outstanding professionals in their fold.
“Airtel is delighted to be part of this occasion, and we are glad to be associated with Nigerian journalists as we believe journalists play an important role in empowering citizens and building a better society. We felicitate with the Lagos NUJ, and we wish its leadership and members the very best as they reflect on their role in society and seek innovative solutions to keep the society informed,” he said.
The 2021 Press Week is scheduled to be held from Monday, October 18, to Sunday, October 24, 2021.