The appeal was contained in a seven-point communiqué issued at the end of the union’s congress held on Thursday, at Dr Sam Egwu Press Centre, Abakaliki.
The congress expressed concern over the recent revocation of all land allocations to individuals and organisations within the EBSU Pocket Layout by the Ebonyi State Government.
The government explained that the land belongs to Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, which possesses a valid Certificate of Occupancy (C of O).
According to the communiqué, the revocation affected the three hectares of land earlier allocated to the NUJ for the development of a Journalists’ Estate, a project funded through contributions made by members of the union.
“Congress noted with concern the recent revocation of allocations to individuals and groups at the EBSU Pocket Layout, including the three hectares of land acquired by the NUJ for an estate project with funds contributed by members. In view of this, Congress passionately appealed to His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Builder Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, to consider allocating alternative land to the union to enable it to realise its dream of having its own estate where members can build and live with their families,” the communiqué stated.
The union said the proposed estate is aimed at providing members with access to affordable residential plots and fostering a sense of community among journalists in the state.
The NUJ recalled that the land, known as the Journalists’ Estate, was allocated to the union during the administration of former Governor David Umahi as part of efforts to improve the welfare of media practitioners in Ebonyi State.
The union expressed optimism that Governor Nwifuru would favourably consider its appeal by providing another suitable location for the housing project, thereby preserving the aspirations of members who had invested in the initiative
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