The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has charged the leadership of the Correspondents Chapel, FCT, to be vigilant and uphold high standards of professionalism in managing the affairs of the chapel and promoting ethical journalism. This call was made when the leadership of the Correspondents Chapel, led by Acting Chairman Felix Ojo, paid a courtesy visit to the Council.

Vice Chairman of Council Comrade Yahaya Ndambabo, who represented the Chairman of the council, Comrade Grace Ike, emphasized the need to sanitize the Correspondents Chapel for a better union. Ndambabo stressed the need to uphold professionalism, promote excellence, and unity among the members. “The council provided scholarships to equip members with necessary skills and knowledge. We believe that investing in our members’ education, training, and retraining will promote and enrich the knowledge and skills of journalists in Abuja,” Ndambabo said.

Ike emphasized the importance of ethical and professional standards as watchdogs and mirrors of society. “Elections have come and gone, and there is a need for unity in the chapel,” Ike said. The Chairman emphasized the need for continuing education and professional development for journalists, given the evolving media landscape. “We commit to providing training and resources for our members to succeed in this changing environment. Investing in our members will build a stronger, more resilient union equipped to meet 21st-century challenges.”

The visit reaffirmed the commitment of the Correspondents Chapel and Abuja Council to promote unity, professionalism, and excellence within the journalism community. The call to sanitize the Correspondents Chapel is of paramount importance, given its strategic position as a gateway to the council. Ndambabo urged the leadership of the Correspondents Chapel to continue raising the bar of excellence and standards and ensure that only qualified and professional journalists are admitted into the chapel.

Acting Chairman Felix Ojo commended the union’s leadership for embracing the “One Voice, New Era” mantra, promoting unity and solidarity among journalists. He thanked the Abuja Council for support and guidance. “We commit to working with the Abuja Council to promote Abuja journalists’ interests,” Ojo said. The courtesy visit marked significant progress in promoting unity, professionalism, and excellence within the journalism community.