Journalists Told to be fair and objective

Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo

Journalists have been urged to remain the voice of the voiceless and to be objective in reporting events, most especially those that related to political development of the country.

Special Apostle of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Nigeria, Mr. M.O. Adeshina, gave the charge at the thanksgiving service of the church to mark the end of the 2023 Osun NUJ Press Week in Osogbo, capital of Osun State.

Adeshina, who noted that the public are looking unto journalists to serve as checks on the excessiveness of the ruling class, noted that they should not join the politicians in the destruction of the economy of the country, but should do everything possible to create means to rebuild the foundation of the country that has been destroyed by members of the ruling class.

He described members of the fourth estate of the realm as essential, considering the move by the administration at the centre to rebuild the nation, adding that every hands must be on deck to ensure that government lived up to its promises.

In his remarks during the thanksgiving service that was attended by members of the Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ) across the state, the Chairman of NUJ, Osun State Council, Mr. Wasiu Ajadosu, appreciated the church for standing by the truth always and saying the truth to the powers that be.

Ajadosu promised that journalists in the state would continue to represent the interest of the public.

The Commissioner for Cooperative and Empowerment, Mr. Bayo Ogungbamgbe, who hosted journalists that attended the programme reiterated the commitment of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration to the overall development of the state, promising to continue to support vision of journalists in the discharge of their responsibilities.