The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone D, has urged the Federal Government to end the country’s fuel and Naira scarcity.
The union challenged a Communique issued at the end of its meeting in Makurdi on Friday.
According to the Nigerian Union of Journalists, scarcity has destroyed many small businesses and made life difficult for Nigerians.
According to the union, rural residents have been hit the hardest by the cashless policy and perpetual fuel scarcity.
In the communique signed by Nancy Orshi, Ademu Seidu and Osaretin Osadebamwen, the NUJ Zone D said the government should resolve the issues as soon as possible for the growth of the economy
The union further urged the Federal Government to step up support for security agencies to enable them to make the North Central zone safe from banditry, kidnapping, and other forms of insecurity.
It called for the reconstruction of the Jos-Akwanga road and ensuring the safety of all road users.
On the forthcoming general election, the NUJ appealed to security agencies to work with journalists without any form of molestation or attack.
It said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should reopen its portal for the accreditation of journalists who are yet to be captured in the zone.
The NUJ commended Benue Government for providing an enabling environment for the meeting to hold.
The NUJ Zone D is comprised of state councils in Nasarawa, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Benue, Plateau, and the FCT.
