…say it is a “Proud Moment” for journalists
By Gloria Ikibah
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has congratulated Kingsley Rufus Madaki on his appointment as Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, describing the development as a significant milestone for the media community in the Federal Capital Territory. 
The appointment, announced by the Office of the Executive Chairman, is said to reflect confidence in Madaki’s “competence, professionalism, and dedication to the practice of journalism and public communication.”
In a statement signed by the Chairman of the NUJ-FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike on 17th June, 2026, the she said the elevation underscores the increasing recognition of journalists as key partners in governance and public engagement.
Speaking on the development, the Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council described the appointment as a source of pride for the union and its members.
“We are delighted to celebrate one of our own as he takes on this new and important responsibility,” the Chairman stated. “This appointment is a testament to hard work, integrity, and the values that the NUJ continues to champion among our members”, Ike said.
The Council urged Madaki to bring his experience to bear in his new role, while maintaining strong standards of professionalism in public communication.
It further encouraged him to uphold “the tenets of transparency, accountability, and effective public communication as he serves the Council and the people of the Federal Capital Territory.”
The NUJ FCT Council also wished him a successful tenure and assured him of continued support and collaboration as he assumes his new responsibilities.
