… Advocacy for Journalist Villages in All States Gains Momentum as NUJ FCT Council calls for collaboration to house fct journalists
The Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), owners of Housing TV Africa, has called on state governments, housing agencies, and private developers to as a matter of urgency support the development of housing estates for media professionals, especially the creation of Journalist Villages in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Executive Director of HDAN, Festus Adebayo made this call during a courtesy visit by members of the executive council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Chapter at his office in Abuja.
During the meeting, Adebayo passionately advocated for the recognition of journalists as deserving beneficiaries of government-backed housing schemes, emphasizing the need for dignity, stability, and access to affordable housing for media professionals.
He recalled that recently, efforts were made to provide housing for judges in the Federal Capital Territory, and similar attention must be given to those in the media who play a vital role in shaping public discourse and holding the government accountable.
“This is the first time in history that we are calling for the establishment of decent and basic housing, Journalist Villages in all the states of Nigeria,” he added.
Members of the newly constituted Journalist Village Committee for the NUJ FCT Council were selected based on their track records and commitment to media advocacy and development.
Also speaking at the visit, members of the NUJ Exco expressed optimism that the partnership with HDAN and Housing TV Africa will fast-track the realization of the journalist housing scheme.
With strong backing from HDAN, the NUJ FCT Council, and other media advocacy bodies, the vision of Journalist Villages in all states of Nigeria may soon become a national reality.
