Abia NUJ Summons Emergency Congress Thursday Over Crucial Union Matters

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abia State Council, will hold an emergency congress on Thursday, October 15, 2026, to deliberate on crucial issues affecting the union.

According to a notice issued by the Council, the congress is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. at the NUJ Press Centre, No. 66 Aba Road, Umuahia, the Abia State capital.

The notice, signed by the Council Chairman, Comrade Chidi Asonye, and Secretary, Comrade Iyke Onuegbu, called on members, including veterans of the union, to attend the congress in large numbers.

The union leadership noted that very crucial matters of concern would be discussed during the meeting, urging members to demonstrate their commitment by participating in the deliberations.

The notice also announced Dr. Chimezie Isaac Ukaegbu, Abia State Commissioner for Transport, and Dr Oluebube A. Chukwu, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Due Process, as special guests at the congress.

The emergency meeting is expected to provide an opportunity for members to deliberate on issues of importance to the union and its members.