The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Capital Territory Council has asked President Bola Tinubu to call the Minister of Works and Housing, David Umahi to order over his walkout on Journalists.
This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary of Council, Osadebamwen Osaretin and Ochiaka Ugwu, on Wednesday in Abuja. According to the union officials, the council is appalled by the outright disregard of members of the fourth estate of the realm by Umahi .
“Describing these and others as “media not present” leaves much to be desired. “The council urges President Tinubu to call the minister to order as well as direct all his appointees to demonstrate the highest civility and courtesy to journalists and the media in general,” they said. They stressed that the minister owes a duty to Nigerians through the media and therefore, should demonstrate respect and utmost courtesy.
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