By Abdallah el-Kurebe, Editor
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has declared August 30th as a national day of protest against “impunity against the Nigerian journalist.”
In a statement by the National Secretary, Shuaibu Leman on Monday, the NUJ directed all states and the FCT Councils of the Union to mobilise their members and stage protests within their respective Press centres.
While suggesting that the protests could also be organised in selected media organisations, Leman urged the Councils to ensure full media coverage of the event.
“We appeal that you all make adequate mobilisation to ensure that members attend and participate fully. Speeches should be made by stakeholders and where applicable, mention instances of such attacks and breeches,” he stated.
Leman instructed Councils to intimate state governments of the planned protests, pointing out that the National secretariat had sent a letter to the Presidency in that regard.
