President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Grace Ike of the Advocate Broadcasting Network (ADBN) on her historic emergence as the first female Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council in 41 years.
Senator Akpabio made this known while welcoming the National Executive of the NUJ led by Alhassan Yahaya .
He described Grace Ike’s victory as a significant milestone for women in journalism and a bold statement on gender inclusion in media leadership.
He noted that her emergence reflects the progress being made in giving women a greater voice in professional spheres.
“Grace Ike, congratulations. Grace Ike happens to be a journalist at ADBN, after 41 tears, she is the first female chairman of the NUJ FCT. Congratulations, this something to remember,” he said.
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He expressed confidence that Ike will bring fresh ideas, innovation, and purposeful leadership to the NUJ FCT Council.
He urged her to use the office to foster press freedom, uphold journalistic ethics, and build unity among practitioners.
He reiterated the National Assembly’s readiness to collaborate with the media in promoting democracy, national cohesion, and development.
Akpabio concluded by wishing the new executive a successful tenure, stating the Legislature’s readiness to support and partner with the media.