A new chapter in journalist welfare may be unfolding in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, partners with Housing TV Africa to explore the development of a dedicated residential estate for media professionals.
The initiative, spearheaded by the NUJ FCT executive led by Chairman Comrade Eke Grace, marks a significant shift from advocacy to action on the long-standing housing challenges facing Abuja-based journalists.
The proposed “Journalist Village” is envisioned as a purpose-built residential community that will provide affordable and accessible housing solutions for media professionals, many of whom face decades-long struggles with unstable rent and financial insecurity.
During a visit to Housing TV Africa’s in Abuja, the NUJ delegation made a passionate appeal for collaboration, citing the urgent need to address housing as a critical part of journalists’ welfare. The Chairman described the initiative as not just a union aspiration, but a social priority aligned with the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda on mass housing.
Receiving the delegation, CEO of Housing TV Africa, Barr. Festus Adebayo, expressed strong support for the vision. He emphasized that journalist welfare must no longer be sidelined in national housing discourse.
“There is no limit to what can be achieved when people come together for a common cause,” Barr. Adebayo said, assuring the union of his full backing in mobilizing technical partners, developers, and public sector stakeholders.
To give structure to the initiative, a high-level working committee will be established to engage federal housing agencies, real estate investors, and housing finance institutions. The aim is to develop a clear, actionable plan that will see Abuja journalists transition from tenants to homeowners in the near future.
If successful, the NUJ-Housing TV Africa partnership could become a model for media welfare in Nigeria, setting a precedent for similar interventions nationwide.
