Akpabio Calls for High Standards in Senate Journalism

On September 29, 2026, Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, addressed journalists at the 2026 Capacity-Building Workshop organized by the Senate Press Corps in Abuja. He urged parliamentary reporters to uphold the highest standards of journalism, emphasizing the need for thoroughness and accuracy in their reporting.

Akpabio, represented by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, highlighted that while sensational claims might attract attention, careful corrections often go unnoticed. He stressed that journalism should withstand scrutiny, particularly during economic hardships and public disagreements.

Akpabio noted that exposing institutional failures is a vital public service and warned against presenting conjecture as fact. The workshop featured presentations from notable figures, including Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Mr. Oluseun Onigbinde, Mallam Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, and Mr. Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, focusing on legislative oversight, budget transparency, and the media's role in promoting accountability in public finance.