August 17, (THEWILL) – Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State, the National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Chris Isiguzo, has told journalists in the State to be wary of desperate politicians, urging them not to whip up parochial sentiments that could cause division in the State.
Isiguzo, who cautioned the newsmen not to overheat the polity in their reportage of such political actors, said most of them are pretenders and not determined contenders.
He stated this at the Grand Finale of the 2023 Press Week of the Kogi Council held in Lokoja, the State capital while charging the men of the pen profession to be mindful of discerning those sets of politicians from genuine ones.
The NUJ President described the forthcoming Kogi governorship election as one that would enthrone a leader that would govern the whole State and not a section of the State, adding that promoting sectional interests would not do the State any good.
He warned journalists to be professional and unbiased in the reporting of the governorship election, pointing out that the Kogi election was about the people and not a section.
Isiguzo praised the unwavering dedication and professionalism that defines the journalism profession in the State and congratulated the Kogi State Council for orchestrating an exceptional Press Week.
He lauded the Kogi NUJ for its commitment to promoting excellence, fostering growth, and upholding the highest standards of journalism, and described the launch of the book, “Media Development in Kogi State, 1999-2023,” as a remarkable literary endeavour that captures the evolution of media in the State over a span of 24 years.
The National President described the book as a transformation of media from traditional platforms to the dynamic and interconnected digital landscape of the State.
He described the book as a collective wisdom, insights, and experiences of generations of journalists, who have tirelessly pursued the truth, challenged societal norms, and strived for a more transparent and accountable society.
He also praised the leadership of Adeiza Momoh Jimoh, Chairman of the Kogi State Council, saying he had demonstrated exceptional commitment and visionary leadership in repositioning the council by igniting a new era of progress and unity.
The National President urged the media practitioners in the State to recommit themselves to the noble principles of journalism by embracing the spirit of inquiry, the pursuit of truth, and the relentless quest for transparency and accountability.
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