President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Mr. Abdulwaheed Odusile of the
Nation Newspapers on his election as the new President of the Nigerian
Union of Journalists (NUJ).
President Buhari believes that with his worthy credentials, long
experience and antecedents as a highly respected and reputable
professional, Mr. Odusile can be expected to discharge his new
responsibility of leading the NUJ to greater heights of accomplishment
with distinction.
The President assures Mr. Odusile and the newly elected executive officers
of the NUJ of the fullest support and cooperation of the Federal
Government as they move to reposition and revitalize the journalism
profession in Nigeria for present and future challenges, including the
revolutionary impact of new technologies on communications and
information dissemination.
President Buhari further assures the new NUJ President and all journalists
in Nigeria that his Administration will consistently uphold their right
to perform their constitutionally assigned role in society without
hindrance.
The President looks forward to working in a harmonious partnership with
Mr. Odusile, the new NUJ executive and media practitioners in Nigeria as
the Federal Government strives to end the scourge of Boko Haram, improve
national security, rebuild and expand national infrastructure, accelerate
the pace of economic development across the country and create more
employment opportunities for Nigerian youth.
President Buhari wishes Mr. Odusile and other newly-elected executive
officers of the NUJ a very successful tenure in the service of their
profession and country.