The Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) launched its 2024 Press Week activities today, Sunday 22, 2024, with a 3-kilometer road walk.

The walk commenced at the NUJ Press Centre, Offa Road, traversing Post Office, Challenge, Ahmadu Bello Way, and back to the Press Centre.

Chairman of the Council, Abdullateef ‘Lanre Ahmed, emphasized the significance of routine exercise, highlighting that journalism demands mental alertness.

He urged practitioners to regularly engage in physical activities to maintain their well-being and enhance job efficiency.

Ahmed outlined the Press Week activities, which include a medical outreach on Monday at 2.00pm and a dinner and award ceremony on Tuesday at 5.00pm, both to be held at the Press Centre, Offa Road, GRA, Ilorin.

He called on members to participate actively, noting this year’s theme, “Ending the Siege on Truthful Journalism.”

He also urged the Federal Government to review the cybercrime law to create a safe environment for journalists to perform their duties without intimidation.

Journalists that participated in the walk and aerobics session praised the initiative, encouraging colleagues to incorporate regular exercise into their routines.

They called on the union’s leadership to make the road walk a recurring event to foster healthy living.

A certified recognized fitness trainer, Ambassador Korede Kehinde Monsuru, who led the exercise session, commended the NUJ leadership for prioritizing health and wellness in its programmes, underscoring that “Exercise is Medicine.”

He urged NUJ members to sustain the momentum and embrace a healthy lifestyle.