The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has called on key service providers in Abuja — the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) and the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) — to improve their service delivery, citing growing public dissatisfaction over poor sanitation and unfair electricity practices.
In a communiqué issued at the end of its Congress held Saturday at the NUJ Secretariat in Abuja, the Council expressed concern over the worsening sanitary conditions around Jabi Park Junction and its surrounding areas. It described the situation as unacceptable and urged the AEPB to act swiftly to avert a looming public health crisis.
The Council also took a strong stance against AEDC’s alleged decommissioning of electricity meters without prior notice to consumers, a move it described as exploitative and unjust. It called on the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to investigate the practice and ensure that Abuja residents are protected from arbitrary actions by service providers.
In addition to deliberations on service delivery, the meeting featured a valedictory session in honour of the late Comrade Stella Okoh-Esene, former Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter.
Delegates praised the late Okoh-Esene as a fearless, principled journalist who stood for integrity and fairness throughout her career. Her contributions to journalism and gender advocacy were described as impactful and enduring.
The communiqué was signed by Comrade Odigie Ehidiamen Kelvin, Chairman of the Communiqué Drafting Committee.
