NUJ seeks for absolute Independence, protection of all Journalists in Enugu 

From Chinelo Kodilichukwu Enugu

The Nigeria Union of Journalists Enugu State Council led by Sam Udekwe wants absolute independence and protection of all Journalists as they discharge their assigned duties in the state.

Udekwe made this known in a statement signed and issued to newsmen by the State Secretary, Dame Ifeoma Amuta to commemorate the celebration of the World Press Freedom Day.

He said that the roles of Journalists and the media in information dissemination and development of the nation cannot be overemphasized.

The Statement notes the various hazards Journalists go through sometimes in the discharge of their duties to cover stories as the watchdogs of the society.

“It calls for better welfare and working conditions for the media workers and more enforcement of  the Freedom of Information Act.

The Enugu State NUJ Council further called for more respect for Journalists and wants members to always discharge their duties professionally.

He explained that as the fourth Estate of the Realm, “the media should also continue to hold the government accountable to the people and be cautious, while discharging their duties with the current global environmental crisis” he stated.