By Precious Oham
Ekiti State Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye is among the distinguished Nigerians who will receive meritorious awards at the 2024 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ekiti State Council.
The Chairman of the Planning Committee of the 2024 Ekiti NUJ Press Week, Rotimi Feyisina, stated this at a press conference in Ado-Ekiti on Monday, heralding the week-long activities.
According to him, the immediate past Chairman of the Union in the State, Rotimi Ojomoyela, will also receive an award, while a foremost medical practitioner, Dr. Pius Ade-Oj,o, is among the recipients. Others include; Kayode Olusemire, Bashorun Babatope Alabi and Babatope Agbeyo.
The Press Week Chairman equally revealed that there would be a Health Talk/Free Medical Outreach and distribution of free medical glasses and clothing materials, among others.
According to him, the Union is collaborating with the Maternal and Child Specialists Clinic, Women and Children Development and Health Research Initiative, Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria, Ekiti State Chapter, Nigerian Medical Association, Ekiti State Branch and Richmarg Educational Consult International for the Health Talk/Free Medical Outreach.
Also, he revealed that there would be a Public Lecture on “The Role of Media in National Peace and Security” to be delivered by DIG Sylvester Alabi on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti.
On his part, the Chairman of NUJ in Ekiti State, Kayode Babatuyi, said the Press Week is aimed at appreciating God for keeping members of the Union, noting that the Press Week is worth celebrating.
He urged members of the Union to give the events the desired publicity in their various media organizations.
The events lined up for the week include; 9th October: Iyan Day; 10th October: Indoor Games; 11th October: Jumat Service and Nlnovelty match at Oluyemi Kayode Stadium; 12th October: Lecture at 10 am and Dinner at 5 pm while the Thanksgiving service holds on 13th October.
