All is now set for Sensor Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council to host her 2024 week of icons; an annual gathering of journalists and friends of the Chapel for scholarship, spiritual and social convocation of some of the best minds in the industry.
In a press release jointly signed by the Chapel Chairman, Comrade Michael Ufot and Secretary, Comrade Deborah Ekanem, the 2024 theme of the annual event stopper is " The Role Of The Local Media In The Development Of Akwa Ibom State" and it is scheduled to take place at the NUJ Press Centre , Information Drive, IBB way , Uyo by 2PM on Friday, November 8th 2024
The event has the Commissioner of Information, Akwa Ibom State , Comrade Ini Ememobong as the Keynote Speaker while the Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga is Chairman of the occasion.
Other dignitaries expected at the event are Prof. Herbert Batta of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Uyo who is the Paper Presenter and The Mandate Secretary, Economic Development, Revenue Generation and Public /Private Partnership, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Architect Ubokutom Nyah is expected as the Guest of Honour.
Energy Expert and Commentator on State and National issues , Dr. Wisdom Enang and Comrade Thomas Thomas are Guest Speakers while the Chairman of NUJ, Akwa Ibom State Council, Comrade Amos Etuk is the Chief Host of the event
According to the release, the event promises to be an avenue for journalists to brainstorm on topical issues, share ideas and give back to the society
A run down of the event shows that there will be a special session to honour distinguished men and women who have contributed in no small measure to the growth of the the over 15 years old chapel, supported free press and by extension democratic norms and values
Activities of the week will end with a special thanksgiving service at the Lutheran church of Nigeria, 5 Udo Udoma Avenue by 9AM
The Chapel Chairman, Comrade Michael Ufot on behalf of exco and members warmly welcomes invited guests and the public to the event which is packed with a blend of scholarship and networking for the development of the local media in Akwa Ibom state
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