Transcorp Hilton Abuja pays courtesy visit to NUJ-FCT, strengthens strategic partnership

In a move to bolster their strategic partnership, a delegation from the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, visited the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ-FCT)Council on Friday, August 1, 2025.

The Commercial Director, Betty Aguiyi-Ironsi, accompanied by Ijeoma Osuji, the E-Commerce Manager, both the first women to hold their respective positions at Transcorp Hilton Abuja, expressed their satisfaction with the ongoing relationship between the hotel and the NUJ-FCT Council.

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ-FCT), Comrade Grace Ike, described the move as a step in the right direction and expressed her delight at women taking centre stage. She also praised the hotel as a key media partner in championing development.

She said: “I want to appreciate Transcorp Hilton Abuja for graciously hosting the NUJ FCT 2025 Press Week Public Lecture. We do not take this for granted.”

“No doubt, the hotel is known for its hospitality, and we look forward to more collaborations.”

“Journalists in the FCT look forward to Hilton reviving the annual cocktail party—bringing together reporters and top senior editors after a year’s hectic work,” she added.

Earlier, the commercial director, Betty Aguiyi-Ironsi, disclosed that their visit was to strengthen relations between the NUJ FCT and Transcorp Hilton Hotel.

While appreciating the role of the media as the watchdog of the society, Aguiyi- Ironsi described journalists as frontline workers for national development, noting that their role can not be over emphasized.

“ We are simply here to appreciate the media and pledge to continue our strategic relationship with the NUJ-FCT.”

“ Your publicity in ensuring we get the visibility we deserve can not be taken for granted because we see the media as partners in progress” she added

Miss Ijeoma Osuji expressed appreciation for the media support the hotel has received from the NUJ-FCT Council, reiterating that all media partners are valued, as the hotel’s relevance is largely credited to the media.

Transcorp Hilton Abuja has consistently won awards on travel tours with the NUJ-FCT Hospitality award.

The event was attended by members of the NUJ-FCT Executive Council, including: Vice Chairman, Comrade Yahaya Ndambabo; Secretary, Comrade Jide Oyekunle; Assistant Secretary, Sharon Emephia; Treasurer, Comrade Sandra Udeike; Financial Secretary,Comrade Henry Daniel Abimiku; and Internal Auditor, Comrade Rosemary Ukoko-Tega.