NUJ FCT Chair Grace Ik Advocates Ethical Journalism

Grace Ik, the chairperson of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, urged for ethical journalism amid the digital media boom during a leadership lecture held at the Emporium Report's 10th anniversary celebration. She highlighted the need for media organizations to prioritize credibility and ethics as digital media influences the dissemination of information.

Ik noted that the rapid spread of misinformation in the digital age poses challenges to public trust and democracy. She reaffirmed the NUJ's commitment to promoting ethical journalism and press freedom, while also calling on government, corporate organizations, and civil society to support credible media through partnerships and funding for investigative journalism.

Ik congratulated the recipients of awards presented at the event and encouraged young journalists to uphold professional standards, emphasizing the role of journalism as a pillar of democracy. She expressed optimism for the future impact of the Emporium Report and Emporium Magazine.