By Our Reporter

In an expression of gratitude and spiritual reflection, media professionals from across Nasarawa State gathered in Lafia on Sunday for a special Thanksgiving service, marking a rare and powerful moment of unity in the media community.

The event, held at the ERCC English LCC Glory Land along Shendam Road, was convened by Elder Matthew Kuju, Chief Executive Officer of Eggon News Newspapers and respected figure in Nigeria’s media landscape. It drew journalists, editors, broadcasters, and other media workers from various organizations who came together not to report news, but to reflect, worship, and give thanks.

The service, described by attendees as “uplifting and timely,” was an opportunity to appreciate God’s guidance and protection over the past year, a period marked by both challenges and triumphs for the press.

Elder Kuju, whose leadership in the media space has earned him admiration and respect, envisioned the gathering as a moment to rekindle moral and spiritual values among practitioners. His message was clear: beyond deadlines and headlines, there is a need for inner renewal and professional integrity.

“This is not just a thanksgiving,” Kuju said. “It is a call to uphold the dignity of our work and to remind ourselves that we are also accountable to a higher calling.”

The high point of the service was a stirring key note delivered by Dr. Nawani Aboki, who spoke on the themes of integrity, responsibility, and truth — virtues he described as essential in journalism. Citing both scripture and real-world examples, Dr. Aboki who is the Chief Executive Officer of Breeze FM Lafia challenged media workers to rise above sensationalism and partisanship, and to embrace their role as watchdogs and truth-bearers in society.

“The pen is powerful,” he declared. “And with that power comes the responsibility to inform, to challenge injustice, and to remain truthful, even when it is inconvenient.”

The event featured moments of worship, thanksgiving offerings, and intercessory prayers for media workers, their families, and the nation at large. The atmosphere was one of solemnity and joy, with many participants describing it as a rare opportunity for spiritual nourishment in a demanding profession.

“This kind of gathering is what the media industry needs,” said Grace Musa, a broadcast journalist based in Lafia. “It reminds us that we are not alone in this work and that faith and professionalism can go hand in hand.”

As the service came to a close, discussions began about making it an annual tradition, a regular fixture in the calendar of media professionals in Nasarawa State.

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