Speaker Abbas Calls for Improved Welfare and Training for Nigerian Journalists
Speaker Abbas Calls for Improved Welfare and Training for Nigerian Journalists
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has urged for better welfare and working conditions for Nigerian journalists, acknowledging their crucial role in sustaining democracy and holding the government accountable.
In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the Speaker congratulated the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) on its 70th anniversary, praising the organization for its resilience over the decades.
He emphasized the importance of continuous training and ethical journalism, urging media professionals to embrace new trends in information and communication technology (ICT) to remain relevant in the digital era.
“With the new trends in information and communication technology (ICT), journalists must continue to learn, unlearn, and relearn on their job,” Abbas stated.
Speaker Abbas commended Nigerian journalists for their contributions to national development, emphasizing their watchdog role in the polity. He acknowledged the media as the “Fourth Estate of the Realm,” underscoring its influence on governance and public discourse.
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He further expressed the House of Representatives’ readiness to support legislation that strengthens journalism, protects press freedom, and enhances the capacity of media professionals.
“Better journalists will make a better society,” Abbas affirmed, stressing the need for policies that uphold the integrity of the press.
The Speaker’s remarks reaffirm the government’s recognition of journalism as a cornerstone of democracy, advocating for policies that improve working conditions and professional development in the media industry.
