…Pledges Support for Independence Fitness Festival 2025
The Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Nsibiet John has announced plans to ensure journalists prioritise physical fitness for optimum delivery of their job.
He stated this on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 while playing host to the Executive Members of the Association of Fitness, Health and Wellness Instructors, Akwa Ibom State in his office.
The group led by the President, Mr. Archibong Inyang disclosed that the purpose of their visit was to intimate the Union about the upcoming Independence Fitness Festival 2025 billed for October 4 at Flairmore Event Center, Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo by 6:30 AM.
Mr. Archibong while congratulating Comrade John on his victory and subsequent inauguration as Chairman, appealed for partnership with the Union to make the Fitness fiesta a success.
Responding, Comrade Nsibiet John stated that as a sports loving person, the Union under his leadership will prioritise the physical well-being and fitness of journalists. He pledged to liase with the fitness group to ensure that the Independence Fitness Festival becomes a huge success as journalists will help promote and also participate in the event come October.
Accompanying Mr. Archibong during the visit were, Dr Joseph Etuk and Comrade Ekemini Emmanuel.



