NUJ FCT Supports CHRICED’s Initiative for Media Ethics

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the future of independent media and human rights by supporting the ‘Make It Count’ initiative launched by CHRICED on June 24, 2026, at the Catholic Secretariat Resource Centre in Durumi, Abuja. Kenneth Olajid represented the NUJ FCT Council and delivered a goodwill message on behalf of the council's chairman, Comrade Grace Ik.

Olajid emphasized the central role of ethical storytelling in Nigeria's democratic future, particularly in the context of the upcoming electoral cycle. The initiative aims to respond to the shrinking civic space, intimidation of journalists, and the spread of misinformation that endangers independent media.

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Zikirullahi, the executive director of CHRICED, explained that the project will equip grassroots media actors with skills to produce ethical, human rights-focused multimedia content. The initiative also received support from Weltfilm and the National Human Rights Commission, represented by Fatimah Moham, highlighting the importance of independent community media in amplifying marginalized voices and advancing truth and justice.