President Muhammadu Buhari has sought the cooperation of and partnership with journalists for the purpose of ending the scourge of Boko Haram, improving national security, rebuilding and expanding national infrastructure as well as accelerating the pace of economic development across the country and creating more employment opportunities for Nigerian youth.
In a congratulatory message today, to the newly elected Present of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Abdulwaheed Odusile of the Nation Newspapers, President Buhari assured the new NUJ President and his executive officers of the fullest support and cooperation of the Federal Government as they move to reposition and revitalize the journalism profession in Nigeria for present and future challenges, including the revolutionary impact of new technologies on communications and information dissemination.
The President further assured the new NUJ President and all journalists in Nigeria that his administration will consistently uphold their right to perform their constitutionally assigned role in society without hindrance.
He looks forward to working in a harmonious partnership with Odusile, the new NUJ executive and media practitioners in Nigeria even as he expressed confidence that with his worthy credentials, long experience and antecedents as a highly respected and reputable professional, Odusile can be expected to discharge his new responsibility of leading the NUJ to greater heights of accomplishment with distinction.
President Buhari wished Odusile and other newly-elected executive officers a very successful tenure in the service of their profession and country. [myad]
