The Minister of interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said that his doors were always open to journalists, assuring them of the support of his ministry.
The Director Press and Public Relations of the ministry, Ozoya Imohimi, said in a press release that Ojo made the statement when he played host to the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, on a courtesy visit to his office.
The minister lauded the important role of the media as the watchdog holding the government accountable and ensuring that leaders live up to their responsibilities.
He congratulated the Chairman of the NUJ FCT council, Comrade Grace Ike, on her historic emergence as the first female chairman of the council, acknowledging her impressive track record as a correspondent and leader of the Press Corps at the National Assembly.
Comrade Grace lke, in turn, expressed her appreciation for the warm reception and highlighted areas of concern, describing the minister as a committed youth with a passion for driving positive changes in the country.
She encouraged the minister to continue partnering with the media as the ministry delivers on its mandate in fulfillment of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
