The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, has been ranked second in Nigeria on the Journalism Openness Index, an assessment of states’ performance in upholding press freedom across the country.
The recognition came during the CJID Openness Index Capacity Building and Stakeholders’ Engagement on Advocating for Press Freedom, organised by the Centre for Journalism Innovation & Development (CJID) in Abuja.
Ondo NUJ Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite, joined his counterparts Samson Chinedum (Ebonyi NUJ Chairman), Archibong Bassey (Cross River NUJ Chairman), and Grace Ike (FCT NUJ Chairman) at the event, which also featured renowned investigative journalist Fisayo Soyumbo, journalists, social media influencers, civil society groups, and security agencies.
Cross River State emerged first in the ranking, while Ondo secured the second spot for its commitment to promoting media freedom, accountability, and collaboration with stakeholders.
Prince Adegbite expressed appreciation to security agencies, state actors, and civil society organisations for their support in ensuring press freedom thrives in Ondo State. He pledged that the Council would continue to consolidate on the gains recorded and work towards achieving the top spot in the next index.
