An Abuja-based Journalist, Livinus Victor, has announced his plan to embark on a 72-hour marathon interview session to promote press freedom in Nigeria.
The historic Guinness World Record attempt for the longest interview marathon, themed “Nigeria, Our Strength,” is scheduled to take place from April 17 to 20, 2025, at Harrow Park Golf Club, off Ahmadu Bello Way, behind Abia House, Central Business District, Abuja.
Addressing newsmen at the Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Victor said that despite increasing threats to press freedom across the globe, including censorship, harassment, and violence, Journalists continue to carry out their mission with courage and integrity.
He described Journalists as the pillars of democracy and guardians of truth, emphasizing their essential role in promoting transparency, holding power accountable, and giving a voice to the voiceless.
According to him, in the face of mounting global pressures ranging from media censorship to targeted attacks on reporters, Journalists have continued to uphold the core values of truth and accountability.“As misinformation spreads and trust in institutions wavers, professional journalism remains a vital defense against disinformation and manipulation,” he said.
