The 2024 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Man of the Year in Anambra State, Chief Dr. Chinedu Umeadi has commended journalists for their invaluable role in society.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that Umeadi (popularly known as Agụnechemba), made these remarks on Thursday during a courtesy visit by members and stakeholders of NUJ,
Anambra State Council at his home in Abagana, Njikoka Local Government Area.
Dr. Umeadi, a former senatorial aspirant for the Anambra Central Senatorial District, while expressing his gratitude to NUJ for finding him worthy of the prestigious award among other qualified Anambra personalities, lauded the media for their watchdog role and their efforts in keeping the public informed.
He also reassured them of his continuous
support and solidarity in advancing the noble profession of journalism.
The Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists, Anambra State Council, Dr. Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, said the aim of the visit was to have a formal interaction with the NUJ Man of the Year as he was out of the country at the time of the event.
Dr. Odogwu emphasized that the visit also provided an opportunity to personally present him with the NUJ Magazine ‘The Watchdog’, as well as to formally congratulate him on the well-deserved recognition.
The NUJ Chairman also commended him for his support for his impacts in the society and sought his solidarity and continuous support in the activities and initiatives of the Union.
Also speaking during the visit, the NUJ Matriarch, Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna, who chaired the 2024 NUJ Press Week,
congratulated Chief Umeadi for emerging top in the keenly contested award.
Prof. Okunna who is the first female Professor of Mass Communication in Sub-Saharan Africa, further re-emphasized that the NUJ Awards involve a rigorous selection process and are only awarded to individuals with integrity and based on merit, excellence, and social impact. She also urged the winner to see the award as a recognition and call for more responsibility.
Others who spoke during the visit include the Chairman of the 2024 NUJ Press Week Planning Committee, Dr. Njideka Ezeonyejiaku; the Chairman of the 2025 NUJ Electoral Committee, Dr. Stanley Onunkwor; former Chairman of the NUJ, Anambra Council, Comrade Francis
Ekpone, among others, who all commended Chief Umeadi for his selfless service, leadership qualities, humility, and philanthropic gestures, which they described as rare attributes in contemporary society.
