NRC MD Apologizes to NUJ for Assault on NTA Staff During Press Conference

Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, publicly apologizes to the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) for the assault on an NTA staff member during a press conference in Abuja. Opeifa expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging that he was carried away in the heat of the moment.

The NUJ FCT had condemned the mistreatment of the journalist covering a recent train derailment incident. Opeifa's apology aimed to address the negative impact of his remarks on the journalist and the NUJ FCT.

The incident underscores the importance of maintaining professionalism and respect towards media personnel in all circumstances.