Dear press Men and Women A trowey salute for all wuna Abakwa no fit die While you are able to breathe Because you baba Abakwa for ya back like ya own fine pikin You go continue for di shine Your Energy no fit ever short God bless you God bless Abakwa Choves Loh, Ngobesing Suh Romanus, Chris Mbunwe, Nfor Francis Today I celebrate you You who have taken upon the fate to uplift my state get me abreast of the daily happenings Of our beloved city, the planet to help me understand whats astake Grace Ngwafor, Jeff Ngawe, Emmanuel Woloko, Clementine Njang Yong Today I celebrate your words For they have been a beacon of light in my darkest night Shining bright, unveiling the hidden from sight Exposing wrongs and shedding light on what is right Nothing can resist your will For you stake even your existence on you stated purpose for good Kebua Charles, Sylvia Waindim Mbuh Catherine Ngongsong Jean Marie, Juliette Afunui Today I celebrate you Your passion, that fire than burns deep within The flame that guides you as you seek to win our hearts and minds with each line Your dedication , a testament of your craft Your commitment to truth and you love for facts Nji Ignatius, Bih Sylvia, Anyi Collins Anyi, I celebrate you With each report, you weave a tapestry so fine, A master piece of words, a work of art so fine Your pen, the sword that cuts the noise and grime With little or no pay, no social insurance Lack of information act, Insecurity on all sides Disrespect, In the face of oppression/danger You still risk your life to run towards , standing tall, so you could relate every scenario to me, so I can avoid the fall, Your voice raised, your pens never still Making me conscious of my environment and its challenges, my mind, for you believe freedom of the press is freedom for all If a person has not found what they are willing to die for then they are not worth living is your mantra as right information dessimination is your passion. So today I celebrate Samuel Wazizi and Anye Nde Nsoh, Pa Gideon Takarh, Mac Chi, for their spirit lives on in you and me I celebrate Sah Terence Animbom, Waiva Jackson Nfor, Akumbom Elvis Mccarthy, Tim Finnian, Kingsley Fomunyuy Njoka, Nimpa Francis, Ambe Macmillan, your resilience we hail Fung John, Etoh George, Pikin for Muma Mary my brother in law Muma Jude, Dingana Raymond, Big brother Jato Richard Tonga, Pikin For Mac Chi, Bob wey e don blow, Kebila Junior, Barkah Derrick, Fame Bunui, Mercy Kusi, voice of the voiceless Dear press Men and Women A trowey salute for all wuna Abakwa no fit die While you are able to breathe Because you baba Abakwa for ya back like pikin You go continue for di shine Your Energy no fit ever short God bless you God bless Abakwa Abakwa no fit die While you are able to breathe Happy World Press Freedom Day
