The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Taraba State has announced an immediate boycott of all state government activities following what it described as deliberate exclusion of its members from covering key state events.

The decision was reached during an emergency congress held on Tuesday in Jalingo, where the union expressed strong disapproval over the government's failure to accredit its members for coverage of the upcoming Taraba State Investment Summit (TARAVEST) and the scheduled visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In a communique issued after the meeting, the NUJ Taraba Chapel characterized the government's action as "a calculated attempt to suppress press freedom and sideline professional journalists," calling it a "blatant disregard for media transparency and democratic engagement."

The union also passed a vote of no confidence in the Commissioner of Information, Zainab Usman Jalingo, accusing her of failing to protect journalists' interests and playing a significant role in their exclusion from important state functions.

According to the union, the decision was partly influenced by controversial statements attributed to the commissioner regarding journalist accreditation for a recent government-organized road walk—an event from which Chapel members were also excluded.

Despite the ongoing dispute with state authorities, the NUJ Taraba Chapel reaffirmed its commitment to professional responsibilities and service to the people of Taraba State.

"We will continue to discharge our duties as the watchdog of society," the Chapel stated in the communique. "We remain committed to reporting issues that affect the people and holding the government accountable, regardless of exclusion or intimidation."

The boycott takes effect immediately and will continue until further notice, according to the union's resolution.