Grace Ike Calls For Press Reforms, Better Pay For Journalists
In a nation where inflation bites harder each day and workers bear the brunt of economic uncertainty, the 2025 International Workers’ Day was more than a ceremonial gathering.
It was indeed a cry for justice, truth, and freedom. At the heart of it stood a voice that refused to be silenced: Comrade Grace Ike.
Speaking with journalists at the Eagle Square in Abuja, Grace Ike, the first woman to chair the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council delivered a stirring message that cut through the despair.
Her message was not merely a tribute to workers, but a bold demand for the reclamation of civic space and press freedom in the face of adversity.
“Workers’ Day is not just a time to honour the value of work,” she declared, “but to recommit ourselves to protecting the civic space; a space where every voice matters, where truth is defended, and where rights are respected.”
In a country where journalists face intimidation and workers endure shrinking wages, Ike’s call for solidarity and justice offered a glimmer of hope.
Drawing from her decades long career as a fearless journalist and advocate, she urged government and private sectors alike to prioritise fair treatment and safeguard press liberty.
As chants of support and solidarity filled the air, it was clear that this year’s Labour Day had birthed something greater than a celebration, it became a movement.
And at its helm, Grace Ike, stood as a symbol of resilience, determination, and unwavering belief in a freer, fairer Nigeria where press freedom supercedes.
