ADO-ODO/OTA CHAIRMAN, OLOTA, SECURITY CHIEFS URGE JOURNALISTS TO UPHOLD PROFESSIONALISM
The Chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Hon. Lawal Wasiu, has urged journalists to uphold professionalism, objectivity and ethical standards in their reportage, stressing the need for a well-structured media organisation that promotes accountability and credible journalism.
Hon. Wasiu, made the call while delivering a goodwill message during the inauguration of the newly elected executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun West Independent Chapel in Ota.
The Chairman emphasised the importance of collaboration between the media and the local government, noting that a functional organisational structure would help identify genuine journalists seeking information or undertaking investigative assignments.
He explained that journalists should liaise with the local government's Department of Information to facilitate proper identification and effective communication between the government and the media while assuring the
chapel of the local government's cooperation, adding that his office remained open to constructive engagement and contributions that could improve governance and service delivery.
Also making a remark during the inauguration, Olota of Ota, Oba Prof. Abdulkadir Obalanlege, stressed the importance of credibility and accuracy in journalism, urging practitioners to rely on credible sources and verify facts before publishing their reports.
He maintained that adherence to professional standards was essential to building public trust and safeguarding the integrity of the profession.
Obalanlege, also proposed the introduction of monthly lectures on professionalism for members of the union to strengthen their knowledge and promote the growth of the chapel.
In their Goodwill messages, the Assistant Area Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ota, ACC. Adesanya Laurence, Sango Ota Area commander, Nigerian Police, ACP Muyiwa Oladele and the Ogun West Zonal Commander TRACE, Cmdr. Adekunle Ajibade, reaffirmed the Corps' commitment to integrity, dedication, humility and effective service delivery.
They expressed the readiness of the various Corps to strengthen their partnership with the media in promoting public enlightenment and mutual understanding while appealing to journalists to bear in mind the financial limitations of institutions and avoid allowing financial considerations to influence their reportage.
They urged media practitioners to use their pens responsibly and deploy their platforms to educate the public on collective responsibility in maintaining security, while describing security as everyone's responsibility.
In his acceptance remarks, the newly inaugurated Chairman of NUJ Ogun West Independent Chapel, Comrade Egbewunmi Olatunji, expressed gratitude to the union's leaders, distinguished guests and members for the confidence reposed in the new administration.
Egbewunmi, pledged to prioritise unity, professionalism, press freedom, members' welfare and the growth of the chapel, promising to lead with humility, respect diverse opinions and promote peace and mutual understanding.
He urged members to embrace the motto, “Work hard, have fun and make history,” as a guiding principle for the new administration.
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