Nigeria Union of Journalists calls for an end to intimidation and harassment of journalists by agents of the state while carrying out their legitimate duties. Nigeria NUJ Journalists
President of NUJ, Chris Isiguzo, while briefing his colleagues on the coming 2019 Press Freedom Awards, described press freedom as one of the key drivers of democracy globally, as it helps to ensure transparency, accountability, rule of law and citizens’ participation.
Isiguzo noted that the Press Freedom Award would be an opportunity to recognise the courage and sacrifice of these journalists, and honour media owners, corporations, political and public office holders who have actively supported press freedom in the country. Chairman of NUJ, Federal Capital Territory council, Emma Ogbeche, while stressing that press freedom is not just a social contract but also a constitutional demand, said “it is critical for democracy to thrive.”Similarly, Centre for Democracy and Development has decried attack, harassment and intimidation of Independent National Electoral Commission ad-hoc officials, observers, voters and journalists during the re-run elections in five states.
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