The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has honoured Dr. Atukah Pius Ukeyima, Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), with the Media Supporter Award.
The award was presented to Dr Akutah at NUJ 70th anniversary celebration event, held at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Conference Centre in Abuja on June 21, 2025.
This award recognizes Dr. Akutah’s unwavering support for press freedom and the media profession.
The NUJ’s 70th anniversary celebration, themed “Celebrating 70 Years of Journalistic Excellence and Future of the Nigerian Press,” featured notable attendees from the National Assembly, Government officials, Heads of agencies, and Media practitioners.
The NUJ also launched Shu’aibu Leman’s book, “The Bleeding Ink,” a chronicle of the perilous journey of journalists in Nigeria from 1973 to 2025
