Weekly Diary game | Week 19 of 2025 | date: 12.05.2025 | A day to Remember

Good day my beloved friends my name is @maxub from Nigeria, this is my challenge entry 😊 thank you to the moderator of this community @pathanapsana. Many thanks to him for keeping this contest going.

It started like a regular morning in Abuja clear skies, mild heat creeping in early, and the city already buzzing with life. I had one plan in mind for the day: to visit a friend who works at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). I’d always driven past the building, a landmark in the capital, but this time, I was stepping in.

Wearing a white shirt that read “WELL DONE” in green letters a subtle nod to the energy I was carrying I arrived at the premises. The sight of the iconic yellow NTA building filled me with a quiet excitement. “Africa’s Largest TV Network,” the bold lettering claimed. I smiled. It wasn’t just hype. NTA had shaped many stories across Nigeria, and being there felt like walking through a slice of media history.

I took a quick selfie, the building in the background a memory I had to capture. Not just for the ‘gram, but for myself. Standing there reminded me of how far we’ve come in storytelling, and how media shapes culture.

Inside, the atmosphere was calm but focused. My friend, a producer at the station, welcomed me with that Abuja politenesswarm, but professional. He gave me a mini tour of the studio, showing me where the magic happens. From the soundproofed newsrooms to editing bays, and the green room where anchors prepare it was like seeing the back end of what millions watch from their screens.

One thing that stood out was the dedication of the staff. Cameras rolling, lights adjusting, scripts being flipped—it was organized chaos. I admired how each person had a role, a rhythm they danced to. It reminded me that behind every smooth broadcast is a lot of unseen hustle.

Out side view on NTA

We sat in the cafeteria for a while, sipping cold drinks and talking about the future of media. He spoke about how storytelling is evolving from traditional news to social media content creation and how NTA is adapting. It got me thinking: the media space may be changing, but the heart of it remains the same connect with people.

As the sun began to dip, I stepped out of the building, taking one last look. I felt inspired not just by what I saw, but by the idea that stories still matter. That someone, somewhere, will always need to tell them, and someone will always need to hear them.

Abuja had offered me a calm but meaningful day. And NTA? It gave me a glimpse of passion, purpose, and legacy.

Me and my friend

It wasn’t just a casual visit to see a friend. It was a reminder that wherever we are, we all play a part in the bigger story.