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The Nuj Fct Council condemns the harassment of MD NRC Opeifa, the intimidation of the female journalist and requires immediate excuses
Abuja (basic reporter) The Union of Journalists of Nigeria (Nuj) FCT Council, has condemned the immediate past of the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (Nawoj) and Nawoj) and the reporter of Kayodo Nigerian, Mr. Kayode, Mr. Kayode, Mr. Kayode, Mr. Kayode, Mr. Kayode, Mr. Kayode, Mr. Kayode, Mr. Kayode, Mr. Kayode, Mr. Kayode, the director of Kayode Nerian (Nerian Governistissists (Nawoj), the reporter of the reporter of Kayode Kayode, M. Kayode Nerian, Opeifa.
The Council also requires immediate excuses from the MD.
This was contained in a press declaration issued on Friday 29 August by the Secretary to the Council, Jide Oyenkule.
On August 27, 2025, while performing his professional and legal functions that cover the consequences of the derailment of the train along the Abuja-Kaduna railway line, his partner Bala was subjected to assaults not caused by the MD using words like “you are stupid, your direction is stupid and stupid,” look at you, you are not even useless, useless. “Who is looking at” and so on.
Opeifa, who aggressively questioned his presence, interrupted his relationships live in the process and presumably threatened him of physical removal and eventually ordered the security staff to group it from the scene.
According to other journalists who were on the scene, the MD verbally attacked it with a derogatory and humiliating language, including personal attacks on its appearance and professionalism.
When the Nuj officials contacted the CEO, he mentioned the security reasons so as not to allow them to make streaming live, but continued to threaten Ladi Bala who would have denounced it to the safety agencies, the presidency and the management of the adence and ensured that he was fired from his office.
He also said that he would not allow the journalist molested to cover any event of the company in which he supervises.
He even threatened and insulted the president of Nuj, Grace Ike who tried to listen to his side of the story that tried to resolve the situation.
However, Nuj, the FCT Council saw this behavior of the MD as an assault on the profession and a violation of fundamental human rights and the dignity of journalists, in particular women in the profession, and a serious threat to the freedom of the press and the security of those who are committed to providing true information to the public.
According to the declaration, “this conduct of Mr. Opeifa was not only dehumanizing, but a clear violation of the right to the journalist for freedom of expression and the freedom of press guaranteed pursuant to section 22 and section 39 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as sheltered)
“It is an affront to democracy and the state of law and these acts of intimidation and violence undermines the fundamental role of journalism in promoting transparency, responsibility and public lighting.
“The insane attitude of Mr. Opeifa is another clear indication of the growing hostility towards the media in Nigeria and the intolerant posture of government officials for responsibility and public control.
“This conduct is unacceptable and contrary to the values of democracy and human rights”
“The Council Nuj FCT is firmly in solidarity with his partner Ladi Bala and reiterates his commitment for zero tolerance for any form of harassment, intimidation or abuse of journalists, in particular journalists.
“In light of this, Nuj requires immediate public excuses and without reservations from Mr. Kayode Opeifa and invites the Nigerian railway company to take decisive actions to prevent any anniversary of these accidents.”
“The Council Nuj FCT condemns this act in its entirety and has no zero tolerance for harassment and intimidation of journalists in the FCT”
“The Union will pursue all the channels necessary to ensure the responsibility and safeguard the rights and well -being of journalists in the FCT and beyond”
“The Council urges the authorities interested in supporting a favorable and respectful work environment for media professionals, recognizing their essential role in society,” concluded the declaration.
