Idris Mohammed Urges Journalists to Uphold Credibility

During a leadership lecture held in Abuja, Information Minister Idris Mohammed urged Nigerian journalists to maintain press credibility and promote positive national narratives. He stressed the need for journalists to adhere to professional ethics and warned against permitting unqualified individuals to shape the profession.

The event, which featured the unveiling of a special 10th anniversary edition of the Emporium magazine, was attended by notable figures, including Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, who represented the Voice of Nigeria. Minister Mohammed emphasized that the survival of media organizations is intrinsically linked to the nation's survival and that journalists must express independence while being patriotic.

He also highlighted the role of digital media in either enhancing democracy or diminishing credibility, urging media practitioners to combat misinformation. The event recognized the contributions of Lukman Laley Babalola to the profession, and attendees included Toni Ojukwu, the Chief of the National Human Rights Commission, and Comrade Grace Ik, Director of Information in the Niger State Ministry of Information.