World Press Freedom Day: Gov Yahaya hails media professionals, harps professionalism
Chima Azubuike, Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has urged media practitioners to continue to uphold the tenets of their profession by promoting the ideals of democracy, justice, accountability, peace and unity.
Yahaya who paid tribute to media practitioners in the state for their resilience, in a press statement obtained by our correspondent from Director General Press Affairs Government House, Ismaila Misilli, lauded their commitment in enlightening and sensitizing the citizenry on government policies and programmes as well as updating the general public on developments around the world through their reportage and editorial contents.
The statement stated partly: “As watchdogs of the society and voice of the people, Journalists must always guard against fake news and misinformation as well as ensure accurate and balanced reportage of events and activities.”
While assuring to continue to work with the media as partners and critical allies in his determination to entrench transparency, accountability and openness in governance in the state.
“This year’s World Press Freedom Day’s theme, “Information as a Public Good” serves as a call to affirm the importance of cherishing information as a public good, and exploring what can be done in the production, distribution and reception of content to strengthen journalism, and to advance transparency and empowerment while leaving no one behind.”
