Beware of Political Jobbers, NUJ President Tells Kogi Journalists

Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja

Media practitioners in Kogi State have warned to beware of political actors in the forthcoming November governorship election in State.
The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo, gave the advice at the grand finale of the 2023 Press Week of the Kogi Council held in Lokoja.

Iziguzo, told  journalists to always be factual in their reports so as not to overheat the polity, adding that discerning journalists should be able to separate this set of politicians from genuine ones.
He explained that  most of those under this category were pretenders and not contenders in the forthcoming governorship election in the state.
The NUJ President described the forthcoming Kogi governorship election as one that would enthrone a leader that would govern the state and not a section of the state, saying this was the reason promoting sectional interests would not do the state any good.

He cautioned journalists to be professional and unbiased in the reporting of the governorship election, pointing out that the Kogi election was about the people and not a section.
He praised the unwavering dedication and professionalism that defines the journalism profession in the state and congratulated the Kogi State Council for orchestrating the Press Week.

Isiguzo also praised the Kogi NUJ for its commitment to promoting excellence, fostering growth and upholding the highest standards of journalism. He described the launch of the book, “Media Development in Kogi State, 1999-2023,” as a remarkable literary endeavour that captures the evolution of media in the state over a span of 24 years.

Furthermore, he described the book as a transformation of media from traditional platforms to the dynamic and interconnected digital landscape of the State.
The NUJ President lauded the leadership of Adeiza Momoh Jimoh as chairman of the Kogi State Council, saying he had demonstrated commitment and visionary leadership in repositioning the council.

The National President urged the media in the State to recommit themselves to the noble principles of journalism by embracing the spirit of inquiry, pursuit of truth, and the relentless quest for transparency and accountability.