The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has called for a strategic partnership with Tayan Group Construction to support affordable housing initiatives and facilitate the completion of its ultra-modern Congress Hall in Abuja.
The appeal was made on Wednesday by the NUJ-FCT Chairman, Ms Grace Ike, during a courtesy visit by members of the council’s leadership to the headquarters of Tayan Group in Abuja.
Ike described Tayan Group as a key player in Abuja’s urban development landscape and a credible organisation whose vision aligns with sustainable growth and community impact.
Representing over 1,500 journalists in the FCT, she said the union was committed to forging partnerships that advance social responsibility, professional capacity-building and improved welfare for its members.
She appealed for the company’s support toward the completion of the NUJ Congress Hall, which is envisioned as a centre for media training, professional engagement and the overall well-being of journalists.
According to her, the council is open to assistance in the form of building materials, technical expertise or other forms of support to ensure the project’s timely completion.
Ike also highlighted potential areas of collaboration, including media support, joint community development initiatives, professional training programmes and mass housing schemes specifically designed for journalists in Abuja.
She further called for stronger collaboration toward the realisation of the NUJ FCT Journalists Village, describing the project as a critical step toward economic empowerment and long-term welfare in the media sector.
On affordable housing, Ike expressed confidence that partnerships with reputable developers such as Tayan Group would help bring the Journalists Village project to fruition.
In his response, the Managing Director of Tayan Group Construction, Mr Akinjide Fagbemi, expressed the company’s willingness to engage in inclusive partnerships that support development within the media sector.
He described the interaction with the NUJ leadership as timely and long overdue, while commending the council for taking the initiative to engage the private sector.
Fagbemi noted that media credibility and visibility were essential to the success of real estate businesses, adding that Tayan Group was open to working closely with the NUJ-FCT Council.
He disclosed that the company currently provides land and housing solutions across Abuja for different income levels, ranging from low-cost options to luxury properties.
According to him, the company offers properties starting from as low as ₦600,000, with premium housing exceeding ₦100 million, ensuring inclusivity across income brackets.
He also assured NUJ members of flexible payment plans, including instalment options of up to two years for land purchases, as well as extended mortgage arrangements through financial institutions.
Fagbemi reaffirmed Tayan Group’s commitment to supporting the NUJ-FCT Congress Hall project and announced plans for a follow-up visit to the council to further discuss areas of collaboration.