The Federal Government has once again advised media professionals to always promote the culture of peace and non-violence among Nigerians most especially as the country prepares for the 2023 general election.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the advice in Kano while declaring open a two day National Conference organised for Media Professionals by the National Institute for Cultural Orientation, NICO.
Alhaji Mohammed who was represented by the Director of International Cultural Relations in the Ministry, Mrs Maimunat Idula said the present administration would not relent in its efforts at combating insecurity in the country hence the need for the support of the media.
He therefore enjoined them to always shun fake news, sensational stories and every unprofessional conduct detrimental to national peace and development.
According to him, the present administration has committed more resources to procurement of equipment in fighting insecurity in the country.
Speaking on the theme of the conference “Culture, Peace and National Security: the Role of the Media” the Executive Secretary of National Institute for Cultural Orientation, NICO, Mr Ado Yahuza said the conference was to continually remind journalists on the need to always place peace, unity and national cohesion above self interest in the discharge of their duties
Mt Yahuza who said the conference which is an annual event is among other things aimed at highlighting the importance of the culture of peace and security to national development
He stated NICO would continue to collaborate and sensitize the media and other necessary stakeholders in the task of promoting peaceful co-existence and national cohesion among Nigerians
In a remark, the Chairman of the occasion and Former Head of Service, Kano State, Dr. Kabiru Shehu stressed the need for Northern Governors to effectively reform the Almajiri system of education as part of strategies in combating insecurity in the region.
While commending NICO for the annual conference, Dr. Shehu stressed the need for the media to effectively support the present administration in overcoming the nation’s Security challenges of boko haram, banditry, kidnapping and other crimes in the country.
Other stakeholders who also spoke at the conference called for more concerted efforts in tackling insecurity in Nigeria. (Radio Nigeria)
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