***Grand Finale Holds 25th September, 2025 @ NUJ Press Centre, Lokoja.
Ahead of the Grand Finale of the Kogi State NUJ 2025 Press Week, the Senator’s representing Kogi West and Kogi East, Sunday Karimi, Jibrin Isah and Arch. Salman Idris, Member Representing Kabba Bunu Ijumu Federal Constituency, are amongst those that would be recognized for their outstanding contributions to society’s development.
The Lawmaker’s got the nomination by reason of there performance in the National Assembly and impacting there various Constituents.
According to a statement issued in Lokoja, activities for the Press Week began on Friday, 19th September, 2025.
The week long event will climax with the Grand finale scheduled for Thursday September 25th by 10:00am.
Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo is billed to attend the Kogi State 2025 NUJ Press Week Grand Finale as Special Guest of Honour.
The Theme for the 2025 NUJ Press Week is; “Kogi State’s Solid Minerals: How Media Can Drive Development”
The Press Week is an annual event for all working Journalists in the State, provides platform for sober reflection as well as to reposition the Union for effective service delivery.
The Grand finale for this year’s Press Week hold at the NUJ Press Centre Lokoja on the 25th September, 2025 by 10:00am.
The Kogi State Commissioner For Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Bashiru Abubakar Gegu will serve as the Chairman for the 2025 NUJ Press Week and Grand finale while the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo is the Chief Host of the Press Week.
The NUJ National President, Comr. Alhassan Yahya Abdul and other National and Zonal Officers of the Union are expected in Kogi State for the 2025 NUJ Press Week Grand finale.
Similarly, His Royal Majesty, Alhaji Dr. Saidu Akawu Salihu, the Ohimegye Igu Kingdom is the Royal Father of the day.
According to a statement issued by the State NUJ Chairman Seidu Ademu and Secretary Olusegun Ayindero-Oyenibi, the NUJ National President and other National and Zonal Officers of the union are expected in the State for the Grand finale.
