President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Mr. Abdulwaheed\u00a0 Odusile of the
\nNation Newspapers on his election as the new President of the Nigerian
\nUnion of Journalists (NUJ).<\/p>\n
President Buhari believes that with his worthy credentials, long
\nexperience\u00a0 and antecedents as a highly respected and reputable
\nprofessional, Mr. Odusile can be expected to discharge his new
\nresponsibility of leading the NUJ to greater heights of accomplishment
\nwith distinction.<\/p>\n
The President assures Mr. Odusile and the newly elected executive officers
\nof the NUJ of the fullest support and cooperation of the Federal
\nGovernment as they move to reposition and revitalize the journalism
\nprofession in Nigeria for present and future challenges, including the
\nrevolutionary impact of new technologies on communications and
\ninformation dissemination.<\/p>\n
President Buhari further assures the new NUJ President and all journalists
\nin Nigeria that his Administration will consistently\u00a0 uphold their right
\nto perform their constitutionally assigned role in society without
\nhindrance.<\/p>\n
The President looks forward to working in a harmonious partnership with
\nMr. Odusile, the new NUJ executive and media practitioners in Nigeria as
\nthe Federal Government strives to end the scourge of Boko Haram, improve
\nnational security, rebuild and expand national infrastructure, accelerate
\nthe pace of economic development across the country and create more
\nemployment opportunities for Nigerian youth.<\/p>\n
President Buhari wishes Mr. Odusile and other newly-elected executive
\nofficers of the NUJ a very successful tenure in the service of their
\nprofession and country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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