PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE COMMENDS RESILIENCE OF NIGERIAN WORKERS.(PHOTO).

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 PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE COMMENDS RESILIENCE OF NIGERIAN WORKERS President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has congratulated Nigerian workers on International Labour Day 2026, praising their resilience, hard work, and patriotism despite economic challenges. In his May Day message, Akpabio described workers as the true heroes of Nigeria’s democracy and the engine of the economy. He said the 10th National Assembly remains committed to improving worker welfare through a living wage, safer workplaces, pension reforms, and job creation and pointed to the passage of the new National Minimum Wage Act and ongoing welfare packages as evidence of that commitment.  The Senate President also urged both public and private employers to prioritize worker welfare, stating that a motivated workforce is key to national productivity and prosperity pledging that the Senate will continue partnering with labour unions to ensure workers’ voices are heard in policymaking, vowing not to relent until ev...

NUJ ANAMBRA SET TO HOLD 2023 MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD.(PHOTO).


NUJ Anambra set to hold 2023 Man of the Year Award 

By Uche Kalu 
 
All roads will on November 2, lead to Godwin Ezeemo International Press Centre, Awka, venue for the epoch-making event of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council's Man of the Year Award, bringing to an end the week long program marking the 2023 Press Week.

The Traditional Ruler of Ogidi kingdom, Igwe Pharm Alexander Uzodimma Onyido who is the recipient of the 2023 Man of the Year Award defeated other contestants to emerge the best after a rigorous process.

In a statement by the Chairman of NUJ, Odogwu Emeka Odogwu PhD, the 2022 edition which was the first under his watch had the Deputy Managing Director of Zenith Bank, Dame, (Dr) Adaora Umeoji as the recipient.

According to him, the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo is expected to grace the occasion as distinguish guest of honor while the event will be chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, Paul University, Awka, Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna.

The National Chairman of APGA, Sly Ezeokenwa (Esq) will be the Keynote Speaker and he will be speaking on the theme: "Pragmatic Media Practice as an Antidote to Sustainable Development in a Distressed Economy: A Focus on Anambra State", while the National President of NUJ, Deacon Chris Isiguzo will be the Chief Host at the event.

Other special guests expected at the event are the Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr. Somto Udeze, Chief Judge of the state, Justice Onochie Anyachebelu, Commissioner for Information, Mr. Paul Nwosu; Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Christian Aburime and other media handlers in the state. 

Highlights of the event will include; presentation of Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna Award for Ethical Journalism and the naming of a project after the winner of the Man of the Year Award as well as other side attractions.

*Kalu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State

 

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