The solidarity march, known as “Walk for Press Freedom”, attracted over 200 members carrying different placards such as “Without a free press, truth is silenced”, “Press freedom protects our right to know”, “Journalists speak for the voiceless — support their freedom”, “Censorship kills democracy — defend press freedom.
Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike in her address during the solidarity march described the walk as a strong message that a free press is non negotiable and a vital part of any successful democracy. She noted that the media in Nigeria continues to play a key role in standing for truth and defending democracy.