Lagos NUJ Tasks Companies to Emulate Airtel’s Support for Media Professionals

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commended Airtel Nigeria for throwing its full weight behind the media and journalists in the country, tasking other well-meaning private entities to emulate the telecommunications services provider.

The Chairman of the group, Mr Adeleye Ajayi, disclosed that the telco has always supported the fourth estate of the realm in the discharge of its responsibilities.

Speaking at the media briefing on Friday, October 15 at LTV Ikeja, Lagos, to officially announce the Lagos NUJ 2021 Press Week, Mr Ajayi said Airtel has demonstrated its commitment to 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.

The Lagos NUJ 2021 Press Week commenced on Monday, October 18, will end on Sunday, October 24 and activities lined up are aimed at brainstorming on crucial issues of national interest as well as fostering camaraderie among council members of the organization. These are a health walk, novelty football match, public lecture, among others.

Felicitating with the Lagos NUJ, the Corporate Communications/CSR Director of Airtel Nigeria, Mr Emeka Oparah, lauded the organisation for creating a strong platform and rallying point for journalists to reflect on their important 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 keeping the society informed,” Mr Oparah, who was represented at the briefing by the Head of Public Relations at Airtel Nigeria, Mr Erhumu Bayagbon, stated.