NUJ vows to checkmate quackery, laments poor access to govt. officials in Niger 

By, Daniel Ebi , Minna 

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Niger State  Council has decried the  poor access to top government officials by media practitioners in the State.

The Niger state Chairman of NUJ,  comrade Abu Nmodu made this known in a congratulatory message  to the newly appointed  General Manager of Radio Niger, Mallam  Muhammad kolo in his office. 

He expressed concern over the poor access to people by people in positions of authority, especially those sourcing for information at  events 

Nmodu who cited officials of government with such habits, said the present administration was doing a lot to develop the state but lack of access by officials was hindering effective dissemination of information about the achievements.

He therefore implored government functionaries to see journalists as partners in progress and adopt a well coordinated access to them to enable newsmen build their image efficiently.

The NUJ chairman further disclosed that the Union has put in place an internal mechanism to check quackery, and lamented that patronage by people in positions of authority encourages some individuals to engage in quack journalism.

He urged members of the public to report any one caught in quackery to the union for necessary action.

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The State Chairman of NUJ then assured the new General Manager of Radio Niger of the Union,s support and cooperation to enable him succeed.

Responding, the new General Manager of Radio Niger Malam Mohammed Kolo, appreciated the NUJ delegation for the visit.

Malam Mohammed Kolo challenged NUJ to curb quackery in the profession as many people were today  claiming to be journalists.

He emphasized the need for the government to involve NUJ and RATTAWU while recruiting those to work in media houses to guarantee professionalism.