The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, CJID, has advised the Nigerian government to respect and uphold media freedom to enable journalists work freely without molestation before, during and after the 2023 elections.
The centre added that government should ensure journalists are not assaulted or intimidated while covering the elections as was the case in the previous elections.
Head of Political Affairs at the High Commission of Canada in Nigeria, Andy Web made the call during his remarks at a media symposium tagged “Elections 2023: Security, Media and Safety,” over the weekend.
The High Commissioner assured of the Canadian government’s willingness to support media freedom in Nigeria at all times.
The high point of the symposium was the signing of the pact by relevant stakeholders to protect journalists ahead of and during the elections.
