A veteran journalist and deputy rector, Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Dr. Abubakar Dzukogi has charged Nigerian journalists to shift their focus from political to developmental issues that affect the lives of the people.
Dzukogi gave the charge on Thursday in Bida at a send-forth ceremony organised in honour of the immediate past general manager, Radio Nigeria FM, Bida, Mohammed Bawa.
The deputy rector and a former head of the Department of Mass Communication, Federal Polytechnic, Bida, said journalists needed to drive development efforts instead of deepening the polarisation in the country, saying “give more voice to ordinary people instead of focusing only on the views of politicians.”
He said it was necessary for the media to guard against “unnecessary and unbridled politicking” and give much attention to issues that border on development, and things that will better the lives of ordinary citizens of this country.
Dzukogi also appealed to journalists in the country to speak with one voice and carry each other along in the discharge of their duties.
“Journalists should see themselves as their brothers’ keepers, speak with one voice for the union to get their respect from the public.”
He said the call is necessary considering the way journalists are splitting a themselves, which is not good for the image of the profession.
Dzukogi also advocated for strict regulation of the social media to protect the integrity of journalism as a profession.
In his remarks, acting general manager, Mohammed Abdullahi-Gbedus called for more patronage of the station from the host community to sustain it.å
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Dep Rector charges journalists to be development-oriented
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