VON DG Malam Ndace Urges Journalists to Uphold Standards

Malam Ndace, the Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), delivered a goodwill message at the 82nd General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) held in Calabar, Cross River State, South-South Nigeria. He emphasized the need for professional journalists to distinguish themselves through credible and contextual reporting, especially given the proliferation of digital platforms that have democratized the media space.

Ndace stressed that traditional media must uphold professional standards and provide context to information, differentiating it from unverified content. He urged journalists to maintain balance in political reporting and to exercise compassion in covering sensitive stories, such as security incidents and disasters.

Additionally, he called on editors and media managers to guide reporters continuously, particularly in sensitive situations. Ndace encouraged journalists to develop their skills and understand the contexts of the communities they cover, asserting that the survival of traditional media relies on earning and maintaining public trust.

He also advocated for embracing the convergence of text, audio, and video in modern reporting.