The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Plateau State Council, has unveiled an exciting lineup of activities for its 2025 Press Week, designed to celebrate the journalism profession, foster unity, and promote professional development among media practitioners on the Plateau.
According to the Press Week Committee, the celebration will commence on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, with an Awareness Walk from the NUJ Press Centre to the State Secretariat Roundabout and back. The walk, which aims to sensitize the public on the role of journalists in nation-building, is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 a.m.
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, attention will shift to a High-Level Colloquium at Crispan Hotel, Jos. The Gbong Gwom Jos, His Royal Majesty Da Jacob Gyang Buba, is expected to deliver a keynote address on the theme: “Plateau: What Next After the Crossroads.” The event begins at 9:00 a.m. and will bring together scholars, policymakers, and media professionals for intellectual discourse.
Activities for Friday, October 17, 2025, include a Juma’at Prayer at the Jos Central Mosque at 1:30 p.m., followed by a 5-Aside Novelty Football Match and Aerobics Session at Gold and Base Football Pitch and Villa Grand Hotel, Jos, starting at 3:00 p.m.
The festivities continue on Saturday, October 18, 2025, with a Cultural Day at the NUJ Press Centre by 3:00 p.m. The event will feature traditional cuisines, music, and cultural displays showcasing the rich heritage of Plateau State and Nigeria at large.
The week-long celebration will climax on Sunday, October 19, 2025, with a Thanksgiving Service at the Living Faith Church Headquarters, British American Junction, Jos, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Chairman of the 2025 Press Week Committee, Farinola John Sunday, and Secretary, Zainab Babaji, called on journalists across the state to participate fully in the events. They emphasized that the Press Week provides a platform for members to network, learn, and honour the ideals of the noble journalism profession.
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