Dame Nneka Ijeoma Urges Journalists to Uphold Integrity

On July 2, 2026, Dame Nneka Ijeoma, the Deputy Director of the National Gallery of Art, addressed journalists at a monthly meeting of the Anambra Journalists League in Abuja. She emphasized the need for professionals to uphold integrity and diversify their skills to succeed in an increasingly competitive environment.

Dame Nneka shared her career journey, encouraging continuous learning and entrepreneurship alongside primary career paths. She highlighted her own experiences as a successful public servant and entrepreneur, revealing her involvement in cake baking and yogurt production.

She stressed that acquiring additional skills should not detract from one's core profession but rather broaden opportunities and strengthen career profiles. Dame Nneka, a member of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, advised young professionals to remain focused, work hard, and maintain high ethical standards to build and protect their credibility, which she described as a priceless asset.