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..Tasks journalists on ethical reporting
Progress Abisola
The wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, has commended Journalists in Ekiti State for their steadfastness and the support they have continued to give to the Biodun Oyebanji administration in the state.
The first lady equally sought further support of the various media practitioners in the state for positive projection of government’s activities as well as bridging the gap between the government and the governed.
The wife of the Governor who made the plea while receiving the leadership of the Nigeria Union Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State chapter, led by Comrade Kayode Babatuyi promised to support the current leadership of NUJ in the state to make it achieve its goals and visions.
Dr Olayemi explained that such support is necessary due to the roles and contributions of media professionals in nation-building.
Speaking on the place of professional ethics in journalism, Dr. Oyebanji appealed to journalists in Ekiti State to remain an unbiased umpire, professional, and be objective in their reportage, saying such would earn them respect in the society.
Earlier, Comrade Babatuyi had commended the Biodun Oyebanji administration for giving priority to the welfare of Ekiti people, especially the retirees, civil servants and even artisans.
Comrade Babatuyi also lauded the initiative of Dr Olayemi Oyebanji for creating avenue for empowerment of women and youth through various programmes such as Adire Ekiti and other laudable initiatives.
While assuring the first lady that the media would continue to promote programmes of Governor Oyebanji to the global community, Babatuyi pointed out that the media owe both the government and members of the public the responsibility to report, inform and educate.