Tinubu, Lawal grace State House Press Corps dinner

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State was a distinguished guest at the first-ever State House Press Corps Presidential Dinner, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. During the event, Governor Lawal had the honor of officially decorating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with the title of Grand Patron of the State House Press Corps. This inaugural dinner was organized with the specific goals of fostering stronger engagement between journalists and senior government officials, recognizing outstanding achievements in presidential reporting, and creating an informal platform for interaction. President Tinubu, in his address, encouraged media practitioners to uphold high standards of professionalism, accuracy, and responsibility in their work. He emphasized the vital role of the press as a key partner in nation-building and the functioning of democratic governance. The president also reaffirmed his administration's dedication to upholding press freedom and freedom of expression, as guaranteed by the Nigerian Constitution. The State House Press Corps consists of journalists accredited to cover the President and events within the Presidential Villa. Notable attendees at the maiden dinner included the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. Several ministers, including those for Finance, Education, Health, Agriculture, and Information, as well as the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, were also present.