Gombe Gov charges journalists to uphold professional ethics

Gombe Gov charges journalists to uphold professional ethics

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has charged media practitioners and journalists in the state to continue to uphold the ethics of their profession by promoting the ideals of democracy, justice, accountability, peace and unity.

Governor Inuwa gave the charge in a goodwill message to commemorate the World Press Freedom Day, on Wednesday, 3rd May, 2023.

The Governor also paid tribute to media practitioners in the state for their commitment to enlightening and sensitizing the citizenry on government policies and programmes as well as updating the general public on developments around the world through their reportage and editorial contents.

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While making reference to the theme of this year’s celebration, “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights”, the Governor underscored the imperative of Journalists utilising the enabling element of freedom of expression to enjoy and help protect all other human rights as watchdogs of the society and voice of the people.

In doing so, the Governor said, journalists must themselves always guard against fake news and misinformation as well as ensure accurate and balanced reportage of events and activities.

He pledged to continue to work with the media as partners and critical allies in his determination to entrench transparency, accountability and openness in governance in Gombe state.

Gombe Gov charges journalists to uphold professional ethics