The Kogi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has called on members to guard against being used by unscrupulous politicians who may be out to run down the current government of Kogi State.
The Council urged journalists to let the ethics of the media profession take the center stage in their practice, noting that falsifying reports was criminal and that Governor Bello had performed very well.
Chairman of the Council, Adeiza Momoh jimoh, who made the call at the 2022 NUJ Press Week in Lokoja, emphasized the importance of truth in journalism practice.
While saying that it was unprofessional to report a story from only one perspective, the Chairman described false media reports as ungodly”.
At the ceremony, the Union recognized the efforts made by the administration of Governor Yahaya Bello, especially in the health and education sectors, and bestowed an award of exemplary performance on the Governor.
