The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has assured its full support and partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),FCT Council, to promote developmental reporting and enhance transparency
NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Oladapo Soneye, made the pledge on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the newly elected NUJ FCT Executive, led by Chairman Comrade Grace Ike, at the corporation’s headquarters in Abuja.
Soneye congratulated the NUJ team on their successful election, commended Grace Ike for breaking a 43-year record as the first female Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council. He praised the peaceful electoral process and reaffirmed NNPCL’s commitment to partnering with the media for a vibrant and unbiased journalism practice.
“We want a vibrant media profession where people can practice well and be unbiased. We will support you in any way that helps move the union forward. We are your partners, and we are here for you,” Soneye stated.
In her address, Comrade Grace Ike emphasized the critical need for strategic partnerships between NNPCL and NUJ to advance nation-building. She highlighted the role of developmental journalism in fostering transparency and promoting accountability.
“Our shared mandate for nation-building makes collaboration not only desirable but essential.
“By working together, we can amplify NNPCL’s efforts in promoting transparency, sustainability, and innovation while fostering public understanding of your work”Ike said.
Ike outlined key areas for collaboration, including media tours to showcase NNPCL’s projects, policy dialogues to address energy sector issues, and special reports highlighting NNPCL’s contributions to Nigeria’s energy transition and development.
She also called for NNPCL’s support in capacity-building programs for journalists, particularly in specialized training on energy reporting, data journalism, and oil and gas sector intricacies.
“An informed press is better equipped to report fairly and ensure that the public understands the complexities of your operations and policies,” Ike noted.
