The experts spoke at a media freedom symposium organised by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID).
Media and freedom advocates have called on Nigerian security agencies to ensure the safety and protection of journalists as Africa’s largest democracy holds its general election next month.Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development
The role of journalists is enshrined in the constitution, Mr Oluwatola said, adding it is “important they are protected especially at a time the citizens will be deciding their leaders.” Sharing her experience, she said her only “offence was taking pictures some people find offensive” and in search of safety, Ms Okafor had to take a 3-hour bike journey from Kaba in Kogi West to Lokoja, the capital of the state to avoid being attacked.
In his reaction, Peter Afunanya, the spokesperson of Nigeria’s secret police, the SSS, said some of the experiences shared by journalists were being “exaggerated.” In agreement with Mr Afunanya’s point, Umaru Gwandu, the spokesperson of the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, said the government through the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation is committed to a free, fair, credible and violent-free election.
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