Maureen Okpe
Transcorp Hilton Abuja,Nigeria’s hospitality giant has been announced as the official host venue for the 2025 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Press Week scheduled to hold on July 22.
The event is expected to attract over 300 journalists, media executives, editors, and stakeholders from across the country, reaffirming the hotel’s status as a hub for national engagement and strategic discourse.
Situated in the heart of the Federal Capital Territory, Transcorp Hilton has consistently demonstrated leadership not only in luxury hospitality but in supporting national development, professional bodies, and democratic institutions.
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Its selection as host for the 2025 NUJ FCT Press Week underscores its commitment to free press, credible journalism, and open dialogue values essential to Nigeria’s democratic growth.
Organisers of the event noted that the decision to partner with Transcorp Hilton Abuja was based on the hotel’s exceptional record in service delivery, logistical capacity, and its alignment with the NUJ’s mission to promote press freedom and excellence in journalism.
The Press Week will feature conferences, award ceremonies, panel discussions, and networking sessions focused on the future of journalism in the digital age, media independence, and national development.
This announcement comes at a time when Transcorp Hilton is strengthening its footprint in the tourism and events space.
The hotel is currently constructing a 5,000-capacity world-class Event Centre designed to host large-scale conferences, exhibitions, and conventions. This facility will further position Abuja as a prime business tourism destination and make Transcorp Hilton the go-to venue for high-level events in West Africa.
Operated by Transcorp Hotels Plc, a subsidiary of the Transcorp Group, the hotel combines global standards with local expertise.
Transcorp Hotels Plc was notably the best-performing stock on the Nigerian Exchange in 2023, reflecting strong investor confidence and sustained operational excellence.
The group’s digital hospitality platform, Aura by Transcorp, is also enabling everyday Nigerians to participate in tourism through verified short-stay listings and curated travel experiences.
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Transcorp Hilton’s facilities, including the Bukka Buffet restaurant, the Pastry Corner, a 24-hour gym, spa, in-house clinic, and upgraded room offerings, continue to serve guests seeking both business and leisure. Its sustainability practices, such as hybrid energy usage and sourcing food from local farmers, also show the hotel’s commitment to environmental responsibility and economic inclusion.
E-Commerce Manager, Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Ijeoma Osuji, while reacting to the announcement, expressed delight over the collaboration with the NUJ FCT chapter.
She said, “We at Transcorp Hilton Abuja deeply value our longstanding relationship with the NUJ FCT Chapter. We are honoured to host this important gathering once again and congratulate the Union on this milestone. We wish them a successful and impactful Press Week.”