World Press Freedom Day: Senator Wamakko Charges Newsmen To Uphold Justice
As the world marks World Press Freedom Day, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has called on media practitioners in Nigeria to uphold justice, fairness, and balance in their reportage. VANGUARD reports.
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The lawmaker’s message was anchored on the theme of the Year 2022 celebration: ”Journalism Under Digital Siege”, stressing the need for professionals to confront the surveillance and digitally-mediated attacks on journalists and their work. Information Guide Nigeria
He charged practitioners in both the print and electronic media industry to launch a special offensive against fake news pervading the internet, in order to stem the spread of false news.
Senator Wamakko, however, commended practitioners in the Nigerian media industry who have stuck to the professional ethics of fairness and balance in their reportage. jamb results
