The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Kano State Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, has announced a boycott of all assignments and activities related to the Kano State Government.
This decision comes in response to alleged persistent mistreatment of chapel members by the government and its agents.
According to a statement signed by Chairman; Aminu Ahmed, despite efforts to engage with the government, members continue to face harassment, intimidation, and physical assault while performing their duties.
“The government has also prioritised non-professionals over trained journalists, sidelining those best equipped to handle the job,” Ahmed said.
The chapel directed all members to comply with the boycott, which include non-participation in press conferences, government events, and interviews with state officials.
The statement partly added, “The protest will continue until the government demonstrates a commitment to press freedom and journalist safety.
“The chapel believes a free and independent press is essential to a functioning democracy and will not stand idly by while members are mistreated and intimidated.”
