Rivers NUJ raises alarm over education, healthcare, political tensions at state congress
NUJ LOGO News Details The Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of public education, primary healthcare, and rising political tensions in the state, urging the government to take urgent and decisive action. These concerns formed the crux of deliberations at the NUJ State Congress held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Ernest Ikoli Press Center in Port Harcourt. The congress, presided over by the State Chairman of the NUJ, Paul Bazia-Nsaneh, also marked the first anniversary of his administration. It brought together practicing journalists across the state, including veteran media professionals, to review critical issues affecting Rivers State. In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the union highlighted the deplorable condition of primary and secondary schools across the state, noting that many are either dilapidated or have been vandalized by hoodlums. The congress urged both the state an...
