Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo Assures NUJ of Ministry Support
….Says His Doors Are Open to Journalists
Abuja (Core Reporters) The Minister of interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has assured the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) of his Ministry’s support even as he played host to the leadership of the FCT Council led by its Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike on a courtesy visit to his office. He said, his doors were always open to journalists.
This was contained in statement by the Ministry Director of Press & Public Relations, Ozoya Imohimi.
Dr Tunji-Ojo lauded the important role of the media as the watch dog of the society saddled with the responsibility of holding the government accountable and ensuring that leaders live up to their responsibilities . He also congratulated the Chairman of the NUJ FCT council, Comrade Grace Ike, on her historic emergence as the first female Chairman of NUJ FCT Council, acknowledging her impressive track record as a correspondent and leader of the Press Corps at the National Assembly.
Earlier, the Chairman of NUJ, FCT Council, Comrade Grace lke expressed her appreciation for the warm reception and highlighted areas of concern, describing the Minister as a committed youth with a passion for driving positive changes in the country. She encouraged the Minister to continue partnering with the media as the Ministry of Interior delivers on its mandate in fulfillment of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
